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G U I D E Do it EXPERIENCE MOTOGP YOU TOO CAN DO THIS Worn kneepads are a badge of honour for motorcycle racers. Former professionals Sete Gibernau and Dani Pedrosa show us their cornering technique on an exclusive biking weekend with private tuition and VIP access to the MotoGP Gran Premi de Catalunya ON YOUR KNEES IN 10 EASY STEPS A private racing circuit in Spain, bikes tuned perfectly. Tarmac as flat as a pancake, with tons of grip. Two coaches who were at the top of MotoGP for years. So now it’s your turn. Your knee must touch the ground and gently graze the unpleasantly new pads, making them look like they should. Sete Gibernau explains how you get there... 1Try to be calm and stay that way throughout the ride. Don’t clutch the handlebars with all your strength – there’s no need to use force. Be conscious of your breathing. 2Even when you’re tilting, keep your head up straight. Your eyes should be parallel to the ground beneath you. That’s the only way you can judge a corner correctly. 3We’ll start with a lefthand corner. Most riders find this easier, as the hand you accelerate with is on the outside, giving more room for adjustments with your elbow. 4Coming into the corner, put the front of your feet on the footrests as you brake. This way, you avoid undesired contact between the sole of your foot and the ground, and your toes won’t get sanded. 5After the braking phase, bring your centre of gravity inwards by shifting your weight, and, with your knee bent, hang onto the tank. Do this in a single, fluid movement. Take it easy. 6Bend the inside leg and move it outwards. Feel free to go a little overboard to start with. 7Curve your body back slightly. This way, you automatically get low on the bike, making it easier for your knee to come into contact with the ground. 8From this point on, braking is a big no-no. Come into the corner and look a little further ahead of the end of the bend than you would instinctively. 9Adjust how far you tilt with the throttle hand. If you step off the gas a bit, you tilt inwards. If you ramp it up, the bike will straighten itself. This phase requires practice and good feel. Sooner or later you’ll be 10scratching your knee. Well done! Keep your cool (see point 1) – remember you need to come out of the corner, too. Step on it and the centrifugal force will straighten the bike. Now repeat this all day long... GETTY IMAGES Our coach shows us how it’s done: Dani Pedrosa at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands in 2018 90 THE RED BULLETIN
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