Photo by WP Your second track day doesn’t feel like your first. There’s still nervous energy buzzing under the suit, but now it’s mixed with something quieter – a small, earned confidence that comes from knowing what not to do. My first track day humbled me in all the classic ways. I ran wide into […]
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Photo by J.F – Japan There’s a strange window of time right after the morning riders’ meeting — when everyone walks back to their pits and the paddock noise climbs again. Even with a few track days behind me, I felt that familiar rush of nervous energy building in my chest. It wasn’t fear. It
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If you’ve ever thought about taking your bike out on the track but felt a bit overwhelmed, this article is for you. I know what it’s like when the idea of a track day feels a little intimidating. You might be thinking, “I’m not a racer, can I really do this?” Well, the truth is,
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Photo by Ronnzy Moto By my second motorcycle track day, I realized something every new rider eventually discovers the hard way: the real riding happens between the sessions. The track teaches you lines and speed. The paddock teaches you how to actually survive the day. If you’re new to track days or struggling with fatigue,
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Photo by Max Leveridge Lean angle is one of the most misunderstood parts of track riding. You’ll see riders treat it like a badge, or fear it like a cliff edge, or chase it like it’s the whole point. And honestly, most of us have been one of those people at some stage. The part
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Photo by Ali Mahmoodi Every rider hits a wall at some point. You start dropping time quickly in the beginning, feeling that addictive rush of improvement with every session… and then one day the clock freezes. No matter how hard you try — late braking, deeper lean, pushing the bike, pushing yourself — the lap
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Photo by TrackDNA Your bike is talking to you. Suspension is how you learn to listen. The biggest leap from street riding to the track isn’t speed or lean angle — it’s feel.How the bike loads the front on the brakes, how it settles mid-corner, how it drives off a turn. Street suspension is built
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Photo by Oskar Kadaksoo I showed up to my first track day convinced I was hanging off the bike like Jorge Martin. Then the photos came back. A week later the track photographer posted the shots and I just stared at them. I wasn’t “off” the bike. I was still basically centered, shoulders up by
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Photo by Insta360 Most riders treat onboard footage like a highlight reel. Something to post. Something to send to friends. Something to replay because the track day was memorable. But here’s what most riders overlook: Your onboard footage is one of the most powerful coaching tools you already own. And here’s why: Even the best
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Photography by Michael Wincott Chloe Jones on pressure, coaching, quiet confidence, and protecting what still matters in racing. Chloe Jones talks about racing like someone who learned early that speed is only part of the job. Pressure, timing, judgment, and preparation all started showing up quickly once the level rose and the margin for error
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