THE MARGIN — “Steering delivers time, space and corrections.”
A change of direction may be needed at any moment — not only in bends, but to adjust position, correct errors, or respond to other road users. Precise steering gives immediate control over placement and recovery.
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THE MINDSET — “Lean angle is a choice.”
Lean angle is not accidental — it is initiated. Speed and turn radius define the required lean, but we choose when it happens through counter-steering. That input controls when the bike reaches the condition for the turn.
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THE METHOD — “Steer out to fall in.”
Push the inside bar and the front wheel briefly steers away from the turn. This shifts the contact patch relative to the centre of mass, the bike rolls into lean, and the change of direction begins: push left → fall left → go left.
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3. THE MISTAKE — “Tensing up rather than staying loose.”
One of the biggest barriers to effective steering is to stiffen up. Stiff arms either come from tension or from leaning on the bars. To solve the first slow down a little. And to solve both, work on posture.
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60 Second Science 33 - Science Of Being Seen; explaining SMIDSYs since 2012
For over a decades SOBS has been telling the story of the SMIDSY in a way it hasn’t been told before, making it visible, understandable, and useful to ordinary riders. And all based on science!
2. THE MECHANISM — “Momentum + inward force = lean.”
Any two-wheeler leans to balance gravity with the inward force needed to cut the curve. Change speed or line and the matching lean angle changes too. Counter‑steering creates 'lean-on-demand' — push to fall, fall to turn.
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Yesterday I learned MCN predict "The beginning of the end of the SMIDSY" reporting on "A pioneering new course based on groundbreaking research seeks to end the 'Sorry Mate I Didn't See You' crash, by Phoenix Motorcycle Training. Or is it simply reinventing the wheel?
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1. THE MYTH — “Leaning turns the bike.”
The second in my new 'Fresh Start' series. A bike doesn’t turn because we physically 'lean in' to the corner, it turns via a steering input created with the bars. Push the bar — then the bike leans.
THE MARGIN — “Good braking buys you time.”
When you can lose speed quickly and predictably, you gain space, options, and attention — the three things that prevent most crashes.
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THE MINDSET — “Practise until it feels normal.”
Regular braking drills build confidence, reduce panic reactions, and teach your hands what ‘maximum grip’ actually feels like.
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ELEVENSES - motorcycle news, tips & views
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THE METHOD — “Front first, build pressure, then add rear.”
A light initial squeeze settles the forks, a progressive increase gives maximum grip, and a touch of rear brake keeps the bike level and stable.
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THE MISTAKE — “Grabbing instead of squeezing.”
When startled, we panic-grab at the lever, overwhelming the tyre before it has time to bite, the real cause of most front‑end slides.
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THE MECHANISM — “Grip grows with load.”
As we begin braking, weight transfers forward & pushes the front tyre’s contact patch into the road surface — but only when braking progressively.
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THE MYTH — “The front brake is dangerous.”
Some riders still fear the front brake because they worry about a lock‑up, but progressive braking technique on modern tyres make it a safe & effective way to stop.
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ELEVENSES POST-SHOW REMINDER
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VIDEO NASTY 17 - Running out of Road
Many of the clips I feature in this 'Video Nasty' series have a pretty clear cause and effect, but every now and again I watch a video of a rider crashing, and I think "what on earth went wrong here?"
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TODAY: Hackney cave in on bike parking charges; TfL introduce stealth speed cameras; Bimota 400 at budget price
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*** Biker Down *** St Leonards on Sea
Join the Sussex DocBike team & me on Biker Down - Wed 18 March in St Leonards. Course starts at 19:15 and ends around 22:15.