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Yesterday, I was visiting with a friend who has signed up for Cornering101 this season. I was walking him through what to expect on the...
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TractionWerks Admin
- Jan 14
- 2 min
The Holy Grail of Seat Time
The more seat time you have, the better a motorcyclist you are right? No, not without regular, ongoing training and deliberate practise.
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TractionWerks Admin
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Unlocking Our Full Potential at the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit (VIMC)!
We're extremely lucky to have the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit to conduct motorcycle safety training and courses at!
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Jon Newnham
- Jun 15, 2023
- 4 min
Why TractionWerks?!
I want to be a better rider. I don't want to ride faster, I want to have more capability in the skills that really matter. I want to be...
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deadrandy
- Jun 4, 2023
- 1 min
Ever Wondered Why We Do It?
On the flip side… Have you ever wondered what is going through your coach’s head? Often at the beginning of the day there is a nervous...
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deadrandy
- Jun 4, 2023
- 1 min
Coach Dave Reports from the Isle of Man TT!!
I know I'm preaching to the converted, but I just tried to put a few thoughts into words about a recent experience. Thank you for...
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deadrandy
- May 26, 2023
- 3 min
I've outgrown my motorcycle!
“Selling my 250, 400, 600 because I’ve outgrown it.” This might be the silliest comment in the world of motorcycles. To experienced and...
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Callie Cotterell
- Feb 21, 2023
- 3 min
Wondering Whether to Weather the Weather?
Everyone has their ‘sweet spot’ temperature range, my sweet spot is anywhere from 10-16c. I love a cooler day. Yes, even in the summer...
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Jamie Chartrand
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
Street vs. Track
Fear, apprehension, and pre-conceived notions. We're all creatures of habit. Once we get used to something, it can be hard to leave...
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deadrandy
- Jan 21, 2022
- 2 min
Old Italian motorcycles are a lot like cornering.
Owning an old Italian motorcycle is an amazing contrast of experiences. When everything is working, an old Italian motorcycle sings the...
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Jamie Chartrand
- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
It ain't easy when it's breezy
It Ain't Easy When It's Breezy When it starts to get windy out there, keeping your bike on your desired line gets to be a bit of a...
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Jamie Chartrand
- Oct 16, 2021
- 2 min
The cart before the horse
There have been a few videos lately about cornering technique. Is it better to push the bike under, or stay with it? If you're a member...
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Keegan
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
Buying Skill
The most easily overlooked factor in how a motorcycle performs is how the rider performs.
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Callie
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
A school at a track, or a school at a track day - what a difference a word makes!
The most satisfying part was the exuberant thumbs-up telling me I was doing great before zipping off to find their next student.
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Jamie
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
I got it, everything clicked!
Yesterday I did the loop for the sixth time since I started riding. It was the first time I enjoyed every moment of it...
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Randy
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
I am never riding my motorcycle on a track
I really love my motorcycle. It's a rare bike...Not a chance I was taking it on a track!
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