Tarmac Tactics (eBook edition)

TARMAC TACTICS - the second book in a series of three written by Kevin Williams of Survival Skills Rider Training which each look at different aspects of motorcycle riding technique. PAGES - 228 OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES - 'Survival SKILLS', 'MIND over MOTORCYCLE' DESCRIPTION - where 'MIND over MOTORCYCLE' investigates the mental side of riding, and 'Survival SKILLS' looks at how to build highly practical road riding techniques by offering easy-to-follow exercises, 'Tarmac Tactics' directly addresses the situations and hazards we encounter as we ride. If you've already read 'Motorcycle Roadcraft' you may be wondering: "Why read another book?" Simple. 'Roadcraft' offers a framework for advanced riding but is weak on practical examples. This isn't a criticism, but it is a major limitation - what happens when we arrive in a novel situation we haven't encountered before? How will we recognise what's happening? What do we do about it? If you're an experienced rider, you may also be asking the same question. Because none of us gain experience in every riding environment, and it takes a LOT of time to gather experience. It's also about our own experience. If we've learned to ride in a city centre, how will we know about the issues posed by a rural lane? Or if we're experienced on country roads, will we anticipate all the problems we can come across in an urban environment? 'Tarmac Tactics' aims to solve BOTH issues, by taking you to both everyday places we ride, as well as and some of the more unusual riding environments we may encounter from city centre to mountain top. The book shows you the practical problems including looking at the causes of the 'standard motorcycle crashes' - at junctions and intersections, during overtaking, and on corners. Learn how to avoid these common mistakes and discover straightforward practical solutions that deal with the hazards posed by the road layout, the weather and other road users... and many, MANY other practical tips and tricks. Whatever your standard of riding from learner to highly experienced, Kevin's insights from years of working as a courier and a full-time instructor are bound to help you survive the 21st century roads. Ride with Tarmac Tactics!