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  • ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right

    ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Riding round a nice series of bends, and getting it right, is one of the best feelings you get on a motorcycle. Get the corners wrong, however, and you are in a world of trouble. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to get…

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  • RIDING SKILLS: Mastering slow control

    RIDING SKILLS: Mastering slow control

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Slow riding is a skill all its own. It’s one of those things that looks really easy but catches many riders out as it’s not something people often practice. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to hone our slow-speed riding technique, and what…

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  • RIDING TIPS: Always learning

    RIDING TIPS: Always learning

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Valuable insight from Hannah Godden… It’s my second session on the track and I’ve forgotten which bend is coming up next. Ah. The chicane. Too late – I’m over the kerb, momentarily in the air and on to the grass. I slow down, red-faced, and sweaty-palmed but still upright, while the rest of my group…

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  • RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards

    RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Motorcycling is amazing, but riding on our busy roads is not always free from danger. Adopting a defensive riding style and a keen eye for potential hazards can make your ride more enjoyable – and keep you safe at the same time. We talked to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle…

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  • RIDING SKILLS: Get Planning!

    RIDING SKILLS: Get Planning!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Riding a motorcycle is one of the best things you can do – we all know that. But if you have been riding a little while, you also know that it’s not always easy, and advancing your riding skills is essential to keep yourself safe. The clever way to take your first step towards advanced…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!

    RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Riding ‘off-road’ might look intimidating from the outside looking in, but it doesn’t have to be, particularly when you’re being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails. Fancy a bit of trail riding but don’t know where to start? With centre’s close to the legal-lane abundant Salisbury Plains, North Downs, West Pennines and Peak District, the…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

    RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

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    Mark Lancaster

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    There are many ways to enjoy riding motorcycles, but there’s something pretty special about sharing the experience with a pillion. However, it does take a little planning and a bit of skill to make it work seamlessly. We talked to Steve Metcalfe from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out exactly how to go about it……

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

    RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Going fast is easy, just roll the twist grip. But what goes fast must eventually slow down, and braking effectively can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s how to get it right… Experienced riders sometimes talk about ‘roadcraft’, a set of skills that enables them to read the road and traffic around them, and…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

    RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

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    Mark Lancaster

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    It’s not the sexiest move you can pull on two wheels, but mastering the technique will get you out of many a sticky situation… When you first get your licence, practicing U-turns is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to be doing. But while riding into the sunset may be the…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner

    RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner

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    Mark Lancaster

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    It’s one thing to brake hard on a straight bit of road, but what happens when you have to do it while riding through a corner? This is what… We’ve all been there: ridden into a corner a bit too fast, and found ourselves wanting to slow down while the bike is banked over. The…

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