Track day news
Track days are not only the best fun you can have on a bike but they can be a huge help to safe riding. Riding on a track is also infinitely safer than being on the road There's no chance of getting T-boned by a dozy car driver, or having a pedestrian leap out from the pavement.
Track days, fun and rewarding.
This means that you can concentrate all your attention on honing riding skills. It is important to remember that you don't need a race licence, special equipment or anything else to ride on a race track. A well-maintained road bike and normal protective riding gear are all you need.
Problem with track days is their image. Battle-scarred riders with knee sliders worn down to the Velcro and heavily patched leathers do not encourage freshly qualified riders to sign up. Yet this need not be the case. Let's look at the facts. All reputable track days grade riders - usually into something equating to fast, intermediate and novice. The newly qualified rider should always sign up for the novice group, which will be both the slowest and most tolerant.
The next myth is that a high-performance sports bike is essential for a track day. In fact, the contrary is true. Very, very few riders can ride even a Super Sports 600 competently - let alone a missile like a FireBlade or R1. The bike on which you passed your test will be fine.
Some track day organisers will inspect your bike before it goes on the track - but many won't - so carry out these basic safety checks before you leave home: make sure that the chain is accurately tensioned, the tyres are inflated to their correct pressure and that the brakes are in good working order.
Next is a comfort stop. There's nothing worse than getting out on the track and being desperate to get back to the paddock. Nerves will mean that there is a need to go..... So don't ignore the siren warning! When you go out on the track, enjoy the thrill of being on the action side of the Armco barriers: it's a fantastic experience.
Forget about going fast altogether and just concentrate on smoothness. Bikes love being ridden smoothly and improving this skill - not any increase in speed - should be your aim.
So get out there and enjoy you track day, alternatively book a track day here via AAA RACING
