The Best Superbike Riding Schools And Training Programs – Want to ride really well for a long, long time? Master the brakes. “Sure,” you say, “that’s a great idea. But how and what do I practice?’
We include this braking practice class for several reasons: 1-Poor braking practice can be painful and we have seen riders crash with poor technique 2-Our bikes brake very well when handled properly, better than most riders can believe 3-“Practice makes perfect” and following this braking regimen will set you up for a lifetime of confident and consistent brake use.
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We hear and read crazy things about motorcycle rear brakes, but since motorcycle designers attach them to every bike from MotoGP machines to scooters, it makes sense to learn how to operate them effectively.
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This class looks at the proper use of the rear brake and how that use differs based on bike wheelbase, front brake use, bike load, and pavement conditions. It’s easy to think that “brakes slow me down” and while that’s true, the rear brake is used by the experts to slow the bike down… and transfer weight. Let us show you how and why.
The first three Champions Habits focus each rider on the priorities of safe and fun motorcycle riding, and these three main approaches come under the umbrella of direction. In other words, everything we do with our bikes serves to point the bike in the right direction before we accelerate, whether we’re leaving our neighborhoods on our way to work, enjoying a Rocky Mountain canyon, or racing on the track. The skills and approaches taught at ChampU will make lifelong street riders and championship-winning racers, but all of these mental and physical tips and lessons come under that single primary goal of every great rider: motorcycle handling.
Our third major Champions Habit explores the direct effect our bike’s speed has on turning radius and how any rider can precisely control speed during every inch of every turn with accessible techniques like incredible trail braking and neutral throttle control . R=MPH addresses the major safety issue plaguing our sport, cornering wide, and outlines a clear and understandable approach to every corner, from left turns at intersections to backroad wipers to racetrack hairpins. Understanding how speed affects radius plus learning how to apply these bike control techniques in every turn is the key to safe and enjoyable motorcycle riding.
It’s easy to turn to theoretical studies of tire hysteresis and asphalt mixture in an attempt to understand traction, but before your eyes glaze over, let us tell you that traction is much easier to understand and manage while on board your bike: welcome to our second core Champion Habit. Our tires have limited grip, a scale that slides based on understandable factors such as pavement condition, temperature and wear of the tire and rubber compound. We on-board engineers manage traction by how we load and unload each tire through the bike’s controls. We constantly exchange throttle percentage points, brake points and lean angle to maintain grip during every ride on every bike.
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New riders are often surprised by the degree of mental focus required to survive and thrive on two wheels, not just on the track. Street riding requires just as much or more concentration, and our first essential Champions Habit requires anyone who decides to ride a motorcycle to be “all in” mentally. In fact, we encourage every rider to increase their mental focus in every aspect of their life so that their “focus muscle” is ready when it really counts: on two wheels. The Mental Approach of Champions instructs riders to focus before the ride, refocus during the ride, and immediately overcome mistakes with a “what’s next” mantra and attitude.
We watch our racing heroes hang radically from their bikes, but how does that apply to us? What to do on the street, on the track and why? Which is more important, lower or upper body? Where should our feet be? We have questions!
As we delve into the how and why, we also look at the when. When do we shift our weight onto the foot, when do track racers sit down or tuck in, when should our heads be at their lowest during a track ride? Ask us your questions, we have answers for solid body position.
Our car, truck, van? It is a four-wheel training bike that provides a relatively safe place to practice riding. Think of the steering wheel angle as a lean angle and use each drive to focus on mixing the brakes, throttle and steering.
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We can practice great visual skills for scanning out and back, practice safely placing our ‘bike’ in traffic, practice the smoothness of initial acceleration, braking and steering. Who would have thought that driving these stupid cars could be so educational?
The main reason we downshift is to put the bike in the gear we need for the future. This could be for exiting a corner, passing a car, climbing a hill, or putting the bike back into first gear before leaving the stop.
A secondary benefit of downshifting is to increase engine braking during deceleration, but for significant deceleration, brakes are a much more efficient, repeatable and affordable option.
We often downshift while braking and this class takes you through the timing and process of this operation, an operation that involves matching the revs to smoothly engage the downshift clutch. That “blink” of the throttle before the clutch lever is released is the hallmark of an experienced rider, and ChampU gives you the steps to expertly downshift.
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“I just love that corner!” Some turns just feel good, and this class provides solid science to help riders love every turn by creating “awesome” steering geometry.
Yes, we are responsible for our steering geometry using brake or throttle, so checking where our fork travel should be when cornering puts additional trail braking information in our riding toolbox. We rely on data collection for this class, but riders don’t need a data system, they need to realize how a bike turns best.
Crashes don’t happen on perfect days riding slowly on roads we know on a bike we’ve owned for years, they happen when we’re surprised by circumstances and don’t have the skills to adapt. Welcome to the Pointy End of the Cone Drill, another of ChampSchool’s ever-changing real-world drills.
In this challenging exercise, instructors place cones on the track and riders must place their bike next to the sharp end of the cones. And they change every lap!
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We struggle in this training when one (or more) of three failures occur: 1-We stop scanning out and back and out and back with our eyes 2-We stop using our brakes effectively, especially on a lean angle 3-We stop we move our bodies to help steer the bike. Eyes, Brakes, Body: The Secret to Thriving in Challenging Real-World Circumstances…and Our Pointy-End Workout.
Spend a few minutes in this class to learn how to fit our bikes to your body. Motorcycles come off the assembly line or dealership with settings that can interfere with our riding pleasure; let’s take advantage of all these fixes!
That used bike we saved up for and finally brought home might not “fit” us, but with a few tips from our crew chief Keith Culver, we’ll make it ours. We included this tutorial because we fix ergonomics for students in almost every school by making them more comfortable in just a few short minutes with basic hand tools. Our expertly trained instructors encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, push your limits, then push them some more. Where fire roads were once a challenge, now tackle narrow singletracks with tenacity and tapers with poise.
Learn where to start, from the first grip on the handles. Start by completing an online course before you are scheduled to take your class. Once here, you’ll have a short session in the classroom, then it’s time to ride. Spend more than two days hands-on with the BMW G310R. Learn how to stay safe while riding on an indoor track where your BMW driving instructor will guide you through the basics of driving in a straight line, braking, shifting and cornering. Successful completion of this course may result in a waiver of the licensure exam in your state and provide an insurance discount. Classes are held monthly.
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This one-day course begins with a short classroom session followed by a review of your bike’s operations and track time. After a free lunch, you’ll return for advanced practice and a few full laps around the track. We practice challenge by choice, which means we encourage students to go at a pace they feel comfortable with.
Two days of road riding training will saturate your brain and body with challenges specific to your skill set. Working one-on-one with the BMW USRA Pro, riders will build on the lessons learned from day one and practice in those areas they feel need the most attention.
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