| At the risk of stating the obvious - It's totally different to riding on the road, and you therefore need to think differently.
I know some riders who are pretty quick and capable on the road and really can't get on with trackdays because they're too focussed on doing all the things they do on the road.
Not sure I have any great solutions to this other than being open-minded, but I second the advice to seek out an instructor and get some help from them.
I did 4 or 5 trackdays before seeking any advice, thinking that I'd appear really dim if I asked obvious questions without trying to answer them for myself first - it was only after getting a bit of expert help that I really realised how much fun these days are!!!
Go in deep, turn quickly, wind-on as soon as you've got the bike leaned over (but gently does it) and let the people behind you worry about what's behind you - keep to your chosen line and they'll work out where to go if they need to get past.
Have fun mate - it's why you bought a bike in the first place!
Giles  |