| Deadly Risks of Riding | Arrive Alive Mindsets |
| Dressing For The Ride | Dress For The Slide |
| Poor Machine Connection | Maintain Razor Sharp Muscle Memory |
| Inattention To The Surroundings | Pay Attention To React Instinctively |
| Riding With An Unfit Mental State | Ride With Mental Clarity |
| Operating Without A Ride Plan | If You Fail To Plan, You Plan To Fail |
| Exceeding Your Skill Bubble | Know Your Limit And Stay Within It |
Evasive Muscle Memory Drills
Practicing in parking lots has limits—real skill comes from adapting drills to real roads. These street-friendly exercises sharpen your reflexes, improve bike control, and prepare you for real-world evasions. Only do these on familiar roads with good visibility, no traffic, and no hazards. Make sure your tires and body are warmed up before starting.
Rapid Accels – Emergency Acceleration
- When: You’re first in line at a red light or stop sign.
- Goal: Launch quickly and smoothly by mastering throttle and clutch timing.
- Tip: Open throttle slightly before releasing clutch into the Acceleration Zone (when RPMs rise). Avoid doing this while turning—hard acceleration in a lean can cause loss of traction.
Rapid Decels – Emergency Deceleration
- When: Slowing for familiar turns.
- Goal: Brake later and harder (safely) to learn stopping distances and control under pressure.
- Tip: Get down to cornering speed before the turn. Never brake hard into the turn. Practice full-stops from various speeds in a safe, empty area.
Low Speed Stability – Stop and Go
- When: Approaching a 4-way stop.
- Goal: Come to a near-stop without putting a foot down, then smoothly take off.
Tip: Don’t do this around traffic—it can confuse drivers. Only attempt if you’re confident balancing at low speeds.
Corner Fluidity – Rolling Momentum
- Goal: Flow through turns smoothly using multiple controls.
- Steps:
- Brake to turn speed.
- Shift to the right gear.
- Lightly apply the rear brake.
- Counter-steer into the turn.
- Maintain 5–10% throttle.
- Gradually accelerate out as you straighten up.
- Brake to turn speed.
Tip: Use smooth, precise input. The more upright your bike, the more power you can safely apply.
Counter-Steering – Emergency Swerving
- Goal: Learn to lean quickly using handlebar pressure.
- How It Works: Push right, go right. Push left, go left. Add pulling from the opposite hand for more control.
Tip: More speed = more handlebar pressure needed to lean. Practice to feel how speed affects your ability to swerve.
Snaking
- What: Use cracks, lines, and surface flaws like slalom cones.
Goal: Boost control and path precision.
Delayed Swerves
- What: Ride straight at a minor hazard, then swerve last-second.
- Goal: Learn how much room and pressure you need to swerve safely.
Swerves (Lane to Lane)
- What: Practise swerving across lanes as if avoiding an obstacle.
- Tip: Pick entry and exit points (e.g., vehicle tire tracks) for consistency. Ensure the road is completely clear.
Swerve Chaining
- What: Weave side-to-side within your lane.
Goal: Build “flick rate” muscle memory—how fast you can lean left, then right, and back again.
Final Notes
Practicing these drills regularly will turn everyday riding into valuable training. Build sharp reactions, increase control, and learn the true potential of your motorcycle. With time, evasive moves will feel natural.
Ride smart. Practice often. Dodge danger with confidence.