Riding Skills Series - Cornering Through a Crisis
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Riding Skills Series: Cornering Through a Crisis



By Jason Black
illustrators: Wes Allison


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1. This is the classic scenario: You're clipping along at a good pace,
flicking through corners in a controlled rhythm, when around a blind bend you
see water, dirt or some other debris directly in your path. What to do? Here,
the rider has spotted the debris but is already committed to the cornering
line, carrying a respectable amount of lean angle. This rider was able to
spot the debris because he was looking well through the turn. Make sure you
don't "ride the front wheel," which will limit your field of vision and
therefore lessen the amount of time you have to react to certain situations.
If it's water or dirt, it's not a good idea to cross it with very much lean
angle. Once you've spotted the debris-but before you reach it-increase your
lean angle to tighten your cornering line. This will give you more room to
work later in the corner.




2. Just before you cross the debris, stand the bike straight up (or as close
to it as possible). If necessary get on the brakes, but make sure to get your
braking done early and release them before you get to the slick stuff.











3. Try to avoid braking through the problem area at all costs; it's
immeasurably safer to roll through with the throttle slightly open than it is
to even lightly apply the brakes.










4. Once past the offending slag, lean the bike back into the corner to avoid
exiting your lane, which would either take you into oncoming traffic or off
the road. It's a good idea to practice this procedure in an imaginary crisis
when there is nothing at stake. Just remember: When the real thing happens,
don't panic. Firm, thoughtful inputs will have you on your way without so
much as a rise in heart rate.

This story was originally published in the June 1995 issue of <i>Sport
Rider</i>.