Riding Lessons/Good Books etc.

[smp629]

I was wondering were i could get riding lessons or what a good book or video would be to help me develop more skills. And be able to ride better and faster. Any help would be great

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Riding lessons tend to be dependent on your area, unless you are willing to travel to attend classes. Tell us where you live and someone may be able to suggest a decent teacher in your area.

I know Ike De Jager frequently handles guests that fly in from out of the country for classes. http://20-20racing.com

I don't have any personal experience with them, but I understand Gary Semics has some books and tapes out. http://gsmxs.com

 

[linusb]

My local library has Donnie Bales and Gary Semics Pro motocross & off-road motorcycle riding techniques

The ISBN is 0760308314.

This book is great.

 

[CaptainObvious]

Where do you live? Every area has a local pro who is sick of eating soup for diner that could use the money.

 

[smp629]

I live Near Chicago IL. about an hour north.

 

[miko]

Originally posted by RV6junkie
Every area has a local pro who is sick of eating soup for diner that could use the money.

True but like with any sport, being good at it doesn't necessarily
translate into being a good teacher...

miko.

 

[wardy]

I have thought about doing a few lesson deals have to see if anyone is interested.

wardy

 

[smp629]

I would be interested in lessons. if you are near the chicago area like 2 -3 hours away i would drive. let me know if you know anywhere near.

thanks alot

 

[txkawboy]

u can also simply ask; find a group that rides/trains together who are at least one level higher than u, and ask them if u can tag along...unless they are squids, it should flatter them. ---and if they ARE squids, then why would u want to?
riding with faster people is THE way to learn...nothing else even came close, for me...and thats still how i learn; we learn off each other.

 

[mxer842]

before you go do lessons i would grab a video camera and have a buddy tape you, you guys could take turns taping eachother. then go home and study the tape, it is very easy to spot and correct your mistakes that way, i know me and my friend have improved dramatically that way.

take a look at donnie hansens website dhma.com it looks like he has a school your way in july. he is an excellent instructor, he dropped my lap times 15seconds in 4days, really a great teacher.