At CLASS, Reg Pridmore focuses
on
teaching you how to become a smoother, safer
and more confident rider. Instruction is
given on effective braking, shifting,
cornering and how to avoid some pitfalls
that
often
occur as a result of bad habits (even those
you might
not know you have). Reg has a unique ability
to explain his technique and riding
philosophy in a way street riders of all
abilities can understand and use. All he
asks is that you come with a relaxed, open
mind and you'll go away with new skills and
knowledge that will make you a better
rider.
CLASS is not for beginners, but rather
for intermediate and advanced riders - to help
them to kick it up a notch or two.
It's not about speed, but you will find
that speed is a natural result of becoming a
better rider. And the track is the best place
to concentrate on new technique and to
experiment with and increase your speed.
We help you with the physical dynamic
of riding, which includes body positioning and
using your body to help steer the motorcycle.
We’ll work on cornering, talk about the line
and technique to enter, apex and exit a turn.
Then we’ll work to smooth out every other
aspect of motion including downshifting,
braking, and using your RPM to maintain
positive control of the motorcycle (aka:
Throttle Management).
We’ll help make it flow and
that boosts your confidence.
And if it's more speed you're after, (and
we know it quite possibly could be ;),
we'll help you to get faster. We teach a good
tactical foundation - the building blocks to
make it work. We'll give you the tools---the
track time and practice will allow you to work
on perfecting it.
Then we’ll talk about street sense
and even how that differs from track riding.
One thing we’ve learned over the years is
that “common sense” isn’t always common,
so we’ll talk about some time tested ways to
stay as safe as possible on the highway.
How
we teach...
Two
groups: In our standard
school, we divide the students into two
groups. The
"A" group is for more advanced
riders, even some racers - the generally more
aggressive and faster riders.
The "B" group is for the more
conservative types.
This division keeps the speed
differential at a minimum.
Throughout the day, while one group is
in the classroom, the other is on the track in
alternating sessions.
These are 15-20 minute sessions so you
are either in the classroom or on the track -
all day long (with an hour break for lunch).
While some organizations run as many as
4 groups, we run only two – which means
more
track time for you.
Classroom & 1:1: We teach -
in the classroom with Reg, and with 5 to 8
(depending on the size of the school) on track
instructors, individually working with you as
you request it and as you need it, or letting
you alone when it’s time for you to practice
on your own.
With individual critique available to
every student, we will give you good, solid
information about every stage of your riding.
On the brakes: The braking
exercise is designed to teach riders how to go
from throttle to brake-full stop-as smoothly
as possible. We’ll critique you and work
with you to make sure you get it right.
You'll be amazed at how smooth braking
helps things to flow - and using your brakes
properly can save your life.
Think! At CLASS we not only to
teach you the physical dynamic of good riding,
but also to teach you to always think when
you ride.
I know, I know, you already do think when you
ride...but what are you thinking about? We'll
show you how being more disciplined and
focused helps boost your skill level and
increase your confidence.
Showtime: In the afternoon, Reg
is on the track with his camera bike.
This has cameras mounted front and rear
and while he’s on the track he’ll capture
tape of lots of riders.
We’ll show you some of that in the
classroom in the late afternoon.
It gives students an opportunity to
hear Reg’s critique, talk about it in
classroom and also see the line and smooth
style of the camera bike rider as a comparison
to your own.
