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Old 26-Jul-2004, 22:29
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Good on yer Ian, most people I've talked into giving it a try are amazed at how smoother their progress becomes and surprised by the resulting INCREASE in overall speed for any given journey!
One thing I would exercise caution on tho is PLEASE be careful on this "use of the RH side of the road"! Should anything untoward happen then the proverbial book will thump very heavily between your shoulders, it takes an awful lot of practice to get it right and its easy to make a mistake whilst trying.
I personally disagree with 90% of the times I was shown when to use t'other side approaching left-handers, no matter how far over you go you will very rarely ever see EVERYTHING that could be coming round that left-hand bend and by then you're so far into "enemy territory" its simply too late. Seen that happen to a class 1 instructor and it's put me off crossing too far over that line unless I'm SURE I can see whilst I'm moving there.
Go ahead and shoot me but, as a so called "advanced" rider thats my view.
Dont let any of this put anybody off trying "advanced" riding, it REALLY WORKS!
Just dont get complacent with it on gravelly right hand bends on roads you THINK you know 100% Ahem
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