Motorcycling the Right Way: Do This, Not That: Lessons from Behind the Handlebars (CompanionHouse Books) Rider's Guide to Controlling Your Motorcycle - Master Skills, Be Safe, and Ride with Confidence - Softcover

Ken Condon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620081695 ISBN 13: 9781620081693

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2015

Synopsis

Expert motorcyclist and author Ken Condon knows there is a right way to hit the road and track when you're behind the handlebars!

In Motorcycling the Right Way, Condon lays out a basic riding course for motorcyclists who are smart enough to acknowledge that "you don't know what you don't know."

• Adding new tools to the rider's bag: multitasking, sensory intelligence, self and situational awareness, risk smarts, visibility, and attitude adjustment
• Improving the rider's ability to perceive danger, size up risks, and mentally prepare for the road
• Expert advice on handling the bike, cornering, traction, braking, and turning
• A sobering look at crashing and handling the aftermath of an accident
• Special sections on dirt riding, group rides, highway riding, nighttime riding, passengers
• The right way to avoid hazards and deal with perilous obstacles and road conditions

In setting forth the keys to riding safely and well, Condon's method capitalizes on reducing risks and potential crashes and increasing the rider's ever-improving skills and situational awareness. Filled with readable, useful advice and anecdotes from the road, Motorcycling the Right Way will be welcomed by beginners and returning riders, as well as experienced riders who are interested in learning more on the journey.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Condon is a 35-year motorcyclist with experience as a street rider, safety instructor, and track-day instructor. Presently he is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach and the chief instructor for Tony's Track Days. He is the writer of the Proficient Motorcycling and Street Strategies monthly columns in Motorcycle Consumer News, and the author of the book Riding in the Zone: Advanced Techniques for Skillful Motorcycling. He writes regularly for his blog at RidingInTheZone (website)

From the Back Cover

Are You Motorcycling the Right Way?

While there may not be one right way to ride a motorcycle, there are plenty of wrong ways. Riding a motorcycle the right way involves more than simply acquiring a collection of information and skills. It takes a commitment to developing and nurturing the relationship between you, your bike, and the road. And, just like any worthwhile relationship, it takes effort to keep it vital, healthy, and fun. Motorcycling the Right Way will show you proven principles for effectively controlling your motorcycle and managing risk, which will make you a better and safer rider.

Written in a down to earth style, you'll find essential practical tips and techniques, plus fascinating cautionary tales throughout the book that illustrate ways to minimize the risk of riding. You'll also discover how to:

• effectively manage risk and prevent crashes
• master necessary skills and everyday situations
• conquer shifting, braking, and cornering
• handle group rides and carrying a passenger
• maintain your motorcycle
• enjoy off road riding and track days

Authored by a self-proclaimed "motorcycle junkie" with more than 40 years experience as a rider, coach, and instructor, Motorcycling the Right Way is the essential reference for all riders, from beginner to experienced. When you learn to motorcycle the right way, you'll reap numerous rewards, including safety, confidence, and enjoyment.

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620081695
• ISBN 13: 9781620081693
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240