New training technique for those bends in Normandy

A look at changing my training technique for commentary on assessing bends. Using a number system, with 1 being the kerb edge and 5 being the crown of the road. It seemed to work as I was saying less and the command was more precise. - COMMENTS welcome

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Autos & Vehicles

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• bends
• assessment
• advancedbiker
• advanced
• motorcycle
• training
• normandy
• d911
• tutor
• train
• france
• rospa

[kaioxygen]

Hi Nigel, I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I recently did an Advanced Course and they taught me to use the "whole road". In regard to this at 3:10 he could have cut right across the left lane and turned the corner into a near straight. He had a very clear view ahead and could see that there were no hazards. I notice you never do this. Thoughts? 

[advancedbiker]

@kaioxygen Thanks for the comments... I had a look at the clip and this instance there was a solid white line, so could not really cross it. Using the whole road.......Now that is a good question to try and answer. There is no problem using the whole road, if it is safe to do so and you get a benefit from it. However I do question this technique when it is done because you have been taught to do it. At legal speeds in this country I do not use the technique very much, no need.

[kaioxygen]

@advancedbiker Ok, point taken. Having said that if the line were broken you'd have no problem with him cutting it? I agree it is a technique that needs to be taught, but then again couldn't you say the same about the one you employ? In fact as far as I see it it's a logical extension of what you're teaching. As always thanks for your hard work with the vids and your replies.

[advancedbiker]

@kaioxygen Thanks for getting back....I am not against this technique, but if you are the 'THINKING' rider who can see the benefit against the dangers, then no problem. I do have an issue when I get some so called 'Advanced Trained riders' who are very robotic in their riding. They ride that way because that is how they have been taught. They do it automatically without thinking, when sometimes there is no need at all. They always come back, 'I am Advanced Trained.....'

[advancedbiker]

@advancedbiker - The courses I offer, especially the workshops to Normandy, look at developing Advanced Riding to the next level. Refining techniques and discussing openly all issues. For Advanced Motorcycling to be effective, it must be practical and not rigid in its application. At the end of the day 'Roadcraft' is only a guide. Discussion like this on Youtube, make it all worth the effort.

[jptanguero]

Nigel, This is excellent. Concise and unambiguous. I've been watching your vids for some weeks as I'm about to return to biking (after some re-training) and hopefully progress to advanced Rospa or similar. You are a public asset. Keep it coming. Cheers.

[advancedbiker]

I am only an e-mail away if you need any help,

Thanks

Nigel

[advancedbiker]

Thanks

Work in progress.

Regards

Nigel

[jdhorne82]

Wow, I like the number system. It's much more precise than "out more, out more" or "move inside." There is probably less room for "interpretation."

It also seems like the verbal numbers are easier to understand over the radio.

[pomplumber]

video's watched and enjoyed in Perth WA, keep em comming