by Jason Pridmore | Dec 4, 2015 | training
Winter Riding For the past 5 weeks I have been lucky enough to ride 5 different race tracks. The list is pretty good. Aragon, Laguna Seca, Spring Mountain, Chuckwalla and Buttonwillow. Everyday that I have ridden the weather has been perfect with abundant sunshine at...
by Jason Pridmore | Oct 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Clash Well, what’s new in Moto GP? Hmmm……. I, like the rest of you, watched the Malaysian Gran Prix last Sunday. Pedrosa won right?? It was truly a great performance for Dani and yet most people will never remember it. What went on with Rossi and Marquez will be...
by Jason Pridmore | Oct 21, 2015 | racing
Who are you betting on? A couple weeks ago I wrote a column talking about the fastest and the smartest. How lucky have we been to witness this MotoGP season? It could only be more interesting if Marquez could have figured into the points here at the close of the year...
by Jason Pridmore | Oct 2, 2015 | racing
How good is Moto GP right now! I mean, I realize it could always be better but this year has had some real drama. So far the biggest thing for me has been the weather. One thing I always express to young kids I get to work with is, “lets be the smartest rider...
by Jason Pridmore | Sep 28, 2015 | training
So Many Learning Opportunities The first time I can remember being at Laguna Seca was 1976. I was six years old and was on my father’s shoulders after he just won the AMA Superbike National. I remember crossing the track, my dad with champagne bottle in hand, despite...
by Jason Pridmore | Sep 18, 2015 | training
Building on STAR Motorcycle Training To be the best rider you have to constantly evolve with the times. Things can change so much year to year that you have to be able to take advantage of what technology gives you. The world of electronics has changed a lot of what...
by Jason Pridmore | Aug 22, 2015 | training
If you have taken any motorcycle training at all, I am sure you have been told to keep your eyes up. Unfortunately, unlike at a 2 Day STAR Motorcycle School, many schools say it; very few spend quality time teaching you how to improve this skill. So, let’s talk about...
by Jason Pridmore | Jul 31, 2015 | training, Uncategorized
I have been doing a lot of traveling lately. Been going to some races and track days. I’ve run across so many riders and I often find myself wondering what each individual is thinking about with their riding. I wonder what they are working on? What are their goals?...
by Jason Pridmore | Jun 30, 2015 | training
I have always looked at corners and wondered of the stories they tell. I’ve never just seen tarmac or pavement, there is so much more to it. Choosing a line in a corner is such a personal choice. There are a lot of things that can determine your fastest, safest and...
by Jason Pridmore | Jun 19, 2015 | racing
Moto GP has been fantastic to watch this year and has garnered most of the attention from the racing world. With Valentino leading the World Championship and winning races it’s just the kind of year that the bosses at Dorna needed. With that said if I had to choose a...
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