Tonight is my first time in Danville, Virginia. I received yet another speeding ticket on the way here. Sadly, this was not a first. Nor will it likely be a last. I need a cloaking device for my vehicles.
Tomorrow will be a day of many firsts. And where I'm going is police-free and without pesky hassles such as speed limits.
Twenty-minutes away is the Virginia International Raceway where I will be checking in bright and early for a day of motorcycle instruction, courtesy of Keith Code's California Superbike School.
I have never been to Virginia International Raceway. I have never been on a BMW S1000RR. My track experience is much heavier on pit crew and spectator than rider. I have never attended a structured riding school with a strong national reputation like the California Superbike School.
Admittedly, so many firsts are a bit intimidating. And I would rather not be the unintentional comedy for the day, inability to reach the ground when on the bike notwithstanding. (I have no idea how I'm going to negotiate a sidestand-less motorcycle)
But the goal for every rider is to get better. And at some point, I would like to narrow the talent gap between myself and my motorcycles, a 2011 Ducati 848Evo and 1995 Honda CBR900RR.
A good number of riders, who I very much respect, have recommended California Superbike School and the Keith Code system of learning riding skills. Nerves over mangling a BMW S1000RR aside, it should be an excellent experience.
It might even be worth the 5am wake-up call. (Maybe.)
Cheers!
Tomorrow will be a day of many firsts. And where I'm going is police-free and without pesky hassles such as speed limits.
Twenty-minutes away is the Virginia International Raceway where I will be checking in bright and early for a day of motorcycle instruction, courtesy of Keith Code's California Superbike School.
I have never been to Virginia International Raceway. I have never been on a BMW S1000RR. My track experience is much heavier on pit crew and spectator than rider. I have never attended a structured riding school with a strong national reputation like the California Superbike School.
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| California Superbike School's super fleet of BMW S1000RRs |
But the goal for every rider is to get better. And at some point, I would like to narrow the talent gap between myself and my motorcycles, a 2011 Ducati 848Evo and 1995 Honda CBR900RR.
A good number of riders, who I very much respect, have recommended California Superbike School and the Keith Code system of learning riding skills. Nerves over mangling a BMW S1000RR aside, it should be an excellent experience.
It might even be worth the 5am wake-up call. (Maybe.)
Cheers!