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1) Thou shalt check thine bike over first Suspension and tyres as well as engine. Clean visor, lucky rabbit’s foot, fresh underwear (you never know). 2) Thou shalt look where thou art going Look through the bend towards where you want to go, don’t stare at the ground in front of the front wheel. Don’t worry about what’s happening behind you. If someone falls off in front of you, don’t stare at them, you’ll hit them. 3) Thou shalt ride at thine own speed. You won’t be the fastest person out there, and you won’t be the slowest. You won’t have the fastest bike, and you won’t have the slowest. Use the first lap to warm your tyres up every time you go out. 4) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours 916SP. Or at the very least thou shalt not follow it into a bend too fast. He (or she) might be much much faster than you and you won’t find out untill it’s too late. 5) Thou shalt not apex too early In slow, out fast. If you apex too late, fine, If you apex too early, you’ll run off the edge of the track on the way out. 6) Thou shalt have an escape plan for each bend. Try and make it anyway: you’d be surprised. Work out where the run off is. 7) Thou shalt only get thine knee down if thou wantest to It’s only faster if you’re already dragging the footpeg, fairing and exhaust on the track. But it feels ace! Thick knee sliders, supple leathers and long legs help. 8) Thou shalt relax and stay loose. Don’t tense up - this is meant to be fun. Don’t mangle the bars in a death grip. Relax your shoulders, move about the seat. Remember to breathe. 9) Thou shalt not eat too much at lunchtime But make sure you drink plenty all day. 10) Thou shalt go home when thou getest knackered. Give up while you’re ahead. Stop while you’re having fun, know your limits. Back to the index... |
© 1998 Martin Gelder