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Posts tagged "training"

Just be Smooth

It’s the most overused phrase in motorcycle training; “Be Smooth”.  You can find it in almost every book, DVD and class about improving your motorcycling.  However, rarely is it defined. I have struggled with how to explain ”riding smoothly” to new students.  It seems to be one of those mysterious things that can be difficult to convey to someone who... Read more »
By Jason Diaz,
April 22, 2010 at 10:44 pm
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Motorcycling - Do you take it seriously?

It seems there are many motorcyclists out there that simply do not give their motorcycle the respect it deserves and requires.  I reference a line before each class I teach. “If you learn one thing from this book, learn to take motorcycling seriously.”  Pat Hahn Ok, so I substitute class for book.  This is the... Read more »
By Jason Diaz,
December 9, 2009 at 7:28 pm
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'I Did What I was Trained To Do'

Those are usually the first words that come out of the mouth of someone being praised for their good work or heroism. It was practically the only phrase Captain Chesley ” Sully” Sullenberger  uttered after safely landing his disabled airplane on the Hudson River earlier this year, thus saving the lives of 155 people. He... Read more »
By Sarah Lahalih,
December 7, 2009 at 12:10 am
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