On June 28th, I attended a free course at the OSU-OKC Precision Driving Training Center that was called their "Ready 2 Ride" course.
It was a one day course, and it was free.
I wanted to let all of the Oklahoma riders know about it. It is free.
At the end of the day, after completing exercises on braking, swerving, slow speed handling (remember "The Box?"), and receiving instruction on street riding strategies, the instructors turned us loose on their "road course", which is a two-lane road that encircles their range complex. Jump on to Google Earth and have a look....pretty much every type of turn you could think of, except any uphill/downhill turns. It is Oklahoma, after all.
We got to ride for about 2 hours total on the course, and I got to experience a side of my ST1100 that I have never seen before: The "S" side.
I typically don't lean too much when I ride, and I took this course to gain knowledge and experience in my cornering abilities. I had no idea it would be that much fun. These ST's can LEAN! I found my limits quickly, but never found hers...never scraped. And hitting the apex, then hammering the throttle...wow. That little S-curve at the south end of Peebly Road doesn't seem intimidating at ALL anymore.
More importantly, I now know where my limits are, because I got right to them quickly. I was then able to ride right up to them repeatedly, in a controlled environment.
So, the bottom line: if you're looking for a fun, safe, FREE way to spend a Saturday, while at the same time building your riding skills and knowledge, check out the free training.
Your bike may surprise you. Mine did.
She's a baaaaaad girl!
It was a one day course, and it was free.
I wanted to let all of the Oklahoma riders know about it. It is free.
At the end of the day, after completing exercises on braking, swerving, slow speed handling (remember "The Box?"), and receiving instruction on street riding strategies, the instructors turned us loose on their "road course", which is a two-lane road that encircles their range complex. Jump on to Google Earth and have a look....pretty much every type of turn you could think of, except any uphill/downhill turns. It is Oklahoma, after all.
We got to ride for about 2 hours total on the course, and I got to experience a side of my ST1100 that I have never seen before: The "S" side.
I typically don't lean too much when I ride, and I took this course to gain knowledge and experience in my cornering abilities. I had no idea it would be that much fun. These ST's can LEAN! I found my limits quickly, but never found hers...never scraped. And hitting the apex, then hammering the throttle...wow. That little S-curve at the south end of Peebly Road doesn't seem intimidating at ALL anymore.
More importantly, I now know where my limits are, because I got right to them quickly. I was then able to ride right up to them repeatedly, in a controlled environment.
So, the bottom line: if you're looking for a fun, safe, FREE way to spend a Saturday, while at the same time building your riding skills and knowledge, check out the free training.
Your bike may surprise you. Mine did.
She's a baaaaaad girl!