Cobie Fair
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Pretty broad area, maybe if we narrowed it down a little.
For example, a sharp observer would notice some things about braking. At the top level, when the riders come into the brakes, the front dives, but does not snap down. And then it doesn't go up and down, the forks stay pretty consistent. Another point (seems obvious to many, but at every school we encounter students that need training in this) and that is which brake to use, and how much? With the back end up in the air (or just skimming) and the riders hanging a leg out (the current fad), pretty obvious the rear brake isn't doing much.
Another point that could be observed would be how the brakes are released. Trail braking seems to interest many, and observing that, and how it is done could be another area.
How about steering? Body positioning in advance? We fairly often comment to students that if they get a chance to watch a race, have a look at when the top riders move their bodies into position.
Maybe this will get you guys thinking of some other points where one could get some useful information (or you already have gotten it) from watching racing.
Of course, there is the just the darn thrill of watching the guys at the top do it and that is just inspirational!
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Do others have the neck issue? I'd like to know, wonder how common it is.
Or maybe you have a kinda scrawny neck?
CF
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Getting into situations that require an emergency response...I know some ride and drive (in just everyday life) like that. One very skilled car driver I know tailgates a lot. I think he relies on his superb car-handling skills, but to me its just distracting and pushing one's luck. For street riding being able to predict what's coming before it becomes a drama (riding slow or fast) is a component of a good rider.
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Schwantz did have some spectacular rides.
I'd have to think a bit about what I'd ask Kenny Sr.
Maybe, "What is the single most critical skill in riding?" That might require a bit of follow up, but I'd be interested in his answer.
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I just started experimenting with side lunges...this seemed to help the inner thigh muscles--anyone else tried this one?
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Maybe you don't have enough "ape" in you?
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Your friend can come and hang out, no problem. When you are in the class he won't be able to sit in on that, but anywhere a spectator can go, he can go.
Best,
Cobie
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One last comment: the time after the riding is when your coach wants to see you, right away. He has very little time and you will be going back into your next classroom. Having a set up that is a ways away, and having to walk there and back, this will kill your personal coaching time. We leave an area just for students to park their bikes, right next to the classroom, ideally you'll park there!
Best,
Cobie
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The coaching at Level 4 is customized...some have taken it many, many times, as it is customized each time you ride.
The way to get a guaranteed solid result is to interact with your coaches, both on track and off. They will let you know what they are observing, but they are also only going to tackle one thing at a time.
That being said, the briefings are never exactly the same (the same core material is there) but the variations can be nice to see, so no downside to re-doing a level (or even just one classroom, while doing level 4).
Best,
Cobie
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For sure. We can take as low as 14 I think (in some cases with racers even earlier).
Any questions like this, please call the office, we actually like talking to our customers! 800-530-3350
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Cobie
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Got a chance to watch some GP's this weekend, and when the right foot is off, for sure not using it then to back in.
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We do have them, and I was impressed. One thing I liked it is turns better than the Q2. Mileage seems pretty amazing...no hard figures yet, we only had it on a few coach bikes, but we were impressed.
More as we get some more info/use from them.
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I'm going to shoot this link to one of my coaches. I think he solved his drop foot with change of boots, and a lot of visits to his chiropractor.
CF
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Nic's Dad, you are on the waitlist, and not impossible. Sometimes as we get closer, many can't change their schedules--Whitney will for sure keep you posted.
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Cobie, Pete, James, Lyle, Steve N., Lonnie, Spidey (Brit), Badger (Brit), Jon, Gerry, Chris, Dylan.
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The "mental" side of riding...a huge part for sure.
If you are satisfied you know exactly the technical error, then don't have to belabor that. If the "problem" is knowing what lead to that and the SR's kicking in, one possible area could be addressed.
SR's kick in more easily when a person is stressed, and mental stress can be aggravated with physical stresses: not enough sleep, not enough or good enough food, dehydrated, toxins in the body being stimulated.
We see this at the track, and how some really take for granted or ignore the causes and results of insufficient preparation for a stressful activity--riding at speed! Dehydration for example: sneaks up on one slowly, but riders can make mistakes that are severe. I knew one rider that nearly passed out in a race from dehydration: he was 21, young and extremely fit! But he didn't understand dehydration.
Or the effects of toxins: some have had just too much caffeine or other stimulants, prescription or otherwise. I saw a rider making extremely dangerous high speed corner entries...I researched the prescription drug he was taking, it was a listed contra-indication.
At a recent school a young rider ran off--twice! Turns out, low on sleep, just flown in from another country (totally dehydrated from his flight).
Another rider took himself out of a school (I totally respected this move). He had some personal stress that made it impossible to fully concentrate on riding, so he was honest with himself and left.
The above are only some things that could contribute to a rider being more prone to making SR related errors, in my opinion. Let me know if that makes any sense.
Best,
CF
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Little hard to tell from these angles, but looks like it's a different position from left to right.
Doesn't look too far off, I'd be wondering about how tight you are on the bike (legs too tight) and like to see you on it fore/aft too.
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Didn't watch these, won't happen likely now...first race looking at the times looks like he was in a brawl to the finish, with 3 or 4 guys.
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Might be hanging off too far too, with your lower body--a common thing we find on the Lean Bike.
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Correct, Soft came out between Twist 1 and 2. I was in that video also, to answer that question. The most exciting scene for me doesn't look like much from the camera, but I'm in green jacket, and swerve to avoid a car coming around a turn in my lane. The guy driving was further in my lane than I understood he was going to be--it might not look close, but felt that way at the time.
He has been working on Twist 3 for some time--seems like it is not a small project!
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Thanks for putting that up...is there a way to record that? (one of these days I'll come into the 21st century, I just am not in a hurry). Besides that, need to give Hotfoot her daily reason to give me .
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Hadn't seen that for a while!
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Hi James, and welcome!
More right with your body position than wrong, but your helmet sits pretty low. I'd get some foam and put in the top, you will be able to see better.
My view is different--use the school to get the confidence and train in the right direction, than have to go and fix a bad habit...something to consider!
Best,
Cobie
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Its a solid video. Was state of the art back then, but the techniques and data are still applicable.
Another question I hear often is, "If I have Twist II, I don't need Twist I, do I?"
Keith does not re-do the same material, the books (and DVD's) cover totally different material.
Best,
CF
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I must have a thick neck, as the only time I've had problems are when I don't drink enough, and my neck gets tight.
A doctor friend told me the disks dry out/dehydrate like anything else, and the fluid in the spine is like molasses, so takes a bit to rehydrate them.
Excuse me while I reach for that water bottle!