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KTM; So you pick your knee up before the rumble strip at the exit of Moss's too. Rain yep... is that good or bad?... (it hurts if I don't...)

a few laps taken from a unusual angle to check my throttle control... needs improvement! (the track is Mosports, near Toronto in Canada):

Life is not fair . this is the view from my office this morning... (-10C)

This looks like it could be great fun! should be my next destination after I do CSS at Laguna in April. I signed up today for the May dates. Will keep you guys posted on my experience.

For street riding I do not go through specific preparation, other than wearing the minimum safety gear (boots, gloves, helmet, back protector and leather jacket) and ensuring that bike is well maintained. I use my street bike mostly for commuting to work, so I don't often spend more than 1/2 hour in the saddle. For track riding, which is where I try to spend as much time as possible, I am very anal about the bike preparation. I try to maintain my track bike in as near to perfect condition as possible. The last thing I want is to run in a mechanical issue when I am riding at +160 mph... For my physical preparation I do a lot of running all year round (30-40 miles/week) at a "competitive" pace and I find it allows me to keep very "fresh" on the bike, even at the end of a long day of open track riding. Sleeping enough is also very important (as much for running as for riding) before going to the track and also at the track when I do multiple days sessions. (sometime up to 4 days in a row). I also like to visualize the track and go through each corner in my head multiple times (while I drive to the track and also in between each session). Of course I also like to read over and over again the twist of the wrist books to remind me of the things I need to work on to be faster. I have only raced once, but I found it to be so exciting! I did not expect it to be so much fun!

This looks like it could be great fun! should be my next destination after I do CSS at Laguna in April.

the way I understand it: 1) weighting the inside peg does not deliver any steering benefit 2) "weighting" the outside peg only delivers benefit if you use it as a pivot point in order to more easily engage the counter-steering action on your handlebar. Remember that the steering happens in the handlebar, always.

is it possible to downshift more than one gear with only 1 blip? or do you need to blip (and clutch) for each gear you downshift? thanks

I also think it will be a valuable resource. thanks!

Did you forget to attach it? can't seem to find where I should download it from... (maybe it's the first intelligence test to see if I qualify for riding coach )

does winning my category at the CODE Race last spring helps me qualify...? Or do I need to first do faster lap times than Pete??? (that is not happening anytime soon... ) BTW, I am coming to Laguna Seca in April - I am so excited, can't wait...

Very nice indeed! and yes, what a great garage!

I booked online last night and called today to confirm. I am in! can't wait to see the corkscrew from onboard! it's going to be a long 4 months wait here in the canadian snow...

Hey me too I want to show cool pictures where I look really fast (even if unfortunately I am not really... ): Calabogie race track in Ontario Canada, 3 week ago:

I loved the quickshifter so much on the bmw that i am looking to install one on my 848. I hope it will work as well. Not sure yet what model I'll choose...

nice video! lucky moment indeed. I've never been to Almeria but it does look like a very cool track to ride

Great shot Benoit! Your riding is looking really, really good these days, no kidding! Best, Cobie thanks for the compliment. Everything I've learned comes from my CSS training looking forward to riding a lot this season and coming back a little faster for the next class...

I had such a great time during the 2 days of the Code Race! Thanks a lot to my coach (Pete) and the all CSS team that was as usual wondeful. The BMW SS1000R is an amazing bike! I found this picture quite interesting as it illustrates how bumpy turn 14 is: look at the front wheel that is not touching the ground... (no photoshop I promise!) Benoit

There is nothing to fear. The different traction control/abs settings can make it pretty docile. Once your confidence in the bike comes up, you can up the settings. I guess what I meant is also that it will be the first time attending the Code race school (I did CSS level 1-2 in 2008 and 3-4 in 2009) and I am not sure what to expect. I have never raced before but do about 15 track days per year and would like to start racing in 2010; reason why I join the school. My current track bike is a Ducati 848 but to start racing it would be on a CBR125 (that's something else than a BMW S1000RR !!!) Also the fact that I live in Canada and therefore the dates at the end of March will be the first time on a motorcycle since last October... All those reasons create a little "anxiety" and a lot of excitement also!!!

I'll be at the code race school end march in wilow springs and I must say I am pretty excited to try this bike! (and also a little scared to be honest...)

Hi Cobie, . My wife tells me I don't talk enough so I guess I am the same on an internet board! I listen but don't say too much... Also I am a little frustrated right now because the winter here in Toronto has been so long and I have not really been able to ride my bike since I came back from the Vegas camp end March! You Californians dont know how lucky you are!

Hi Craig, yes its Benoit. Rode my Hypermotard for 1 hour today (11 degrees C). what a fun bike!

Hello there, I decided to join the forum after attending my levels 3 &4 at Las Vegas raceway last week. I had a great time. Thanks again to the all CSS team and to my track coach Cobie. Here in Toronto the weather is still cool but spring is just around the corner!