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| Originally Posted by Jolley
Gerrards is relatively easy to enter fast, but most were not making the most of the bend itself. I was making up a good half second on most people through the bend despite entering at the same speed. |
I agree and I think I did most of my overtaking in race one in Gerrards when coming from the back, the trick with Gerrards is to enter at a good pace and exit on full throttle, for most of us mere mortals. I heard talk of a certain class A person entering on full throttle but dont think thats for me yet.
I think if you dont know how to really ride a fast corner like that, hanging right off the bike, bike cranked over but not too much and the gas coming on progressively then you can end up in the kitty litter. A few years ago I went in too fast and when I started to miss the apex I dialed in more lean and went off the tyre. I didnt need to dial in more lean I actually just needed to get more of my weight to the inside and keep the bike more upright. I 100% believe these corners are about technique, I would suggest to build up or you will come off and your confidence will go with it.
Also I think that the weather we have had in the last couple of rounds combined with these tyres has made for VERY sticky rides.
Think it might be a little like traction control on cars making people faster than they would be otherwise, or in our case keeping us upright. I think that if it is cooler in Anglesey or the track is a bit cold/damp and people dont get the technique right then some of us might find these fast corners a bit more interesting
