[Wishbone]

Great thread Wookie. I can't wait to start the learning in April.

Originally Posted by bergs

I read this and instantly thought "wet leaves".

That one road was sketchy at best.

Originally Posted by wookie

I forgot about that....the first few hours of that day the roads were tretcherous. Those wet leaves blanketing the roads...holy crap.

Originally Posted by TESTINGurTOMATO

That day turned out to be a great day of riding 575 - 600 mi and a T****fiesta

That morning was VERY educational.

Here is a pic when it started getting nicer

Originally Posted by Paul_E_D

Guys, when you're in pain, anyone with meds is hot! Go back there someday when you're not hurt and double check.

[akira700]

I for one feel like I have improved my wet riding
skills 100%.

I used to be super nervous when it rained, always worried
about how much traction I had. After doing a couple
of track days with "wet" sessions I now can ride on the
street in the rain without really being phased at all.

Just gotta avoid man hole covers and steel plates !

[DucDave]

Originally Posted by akira700

Just gotta avoid man hole covers and steel plates !

And painted lines....had a real pucker slip a few years ago getting on 93 from 293 at about 70mph...

[Ken C]

From the POV of an ex-racer, I've learned that track days are relaxing and that racing is not.

One major reason I don't race any more is the stress factor leading up to races. Once on the grid, I'm relaxed (in an intense sort of way), but the two or three days previous just wear me out from the low levels of adrenaline.

Track days are so much more chilled where you can concentrate and work on whatever you want. Yes, the intensity to improve RIGHT NOW isn't there, but that's okay. Track days "improve the breed" just like racing, but at a more leisurely pace.

From the POV of a TD instructor, I've learned that 99% of riders are receptive to input. These riders are able to put their ego aside so they can improve their riding. These are my kinda people. Those who don't want to hear what we have to say are usually destined for an uphill climb. Fortunately, the vast majority of participants are the receptive type.

[yzedf]

i learned that all i think of anymore is riding the track... so much so that i won't be riding the street in 08.