As my pace improves, I’m using a lot more brakes. Consequently, I like to do a proper brake cleaning with about every front brake pad replacement. In general, a set of pads lasts me about 2-4 front tires worth. This is an easy service that, once you’ve done it a few times, only takes 30 …
In working on my riding, 2020, in sum, was about working on accuracy. For me, this meant more than anything, hitting apexes and using the right controls at the right time. One that stuck with me from 2020 was when my coach said I should be using the brakes for Turn 6 at Thunderhill East. …
I selected my track bike for a couple of reasons: I wanted something that fit my riding goals and would be a solid platform; secondly, I wanted a bike that had a respectable amount of data gathering capabilities. For the purpose of my own riding development, I’ve gone with a nearly stock Triumph Daytona 765 …
TL;DRGo ride with Track Time at The Ridge, hire a coach, have fun at what could soon be a world-class venue. Make a trip of it and go see the sights around Seattle, Olympic Peninsula, etc. PerspectiveI’ve been doing 30+ track days per year for the last 2 years, mostly on a Triumph Daytona. My …
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