Geeez great discount for us ksrc folk... Maybe we need Disco (Jen
) to organise a group (buy) day at the Farm, for 2012
Hey Top Rider, Is it possible to cater for different skill levels on the same day or do you only cover one level per day?
bonester wrote:toprider wrote:In the two advance courses you will be taught the latest motorcycle instruction technology by Bernie which includes his unique systems which you will not be taught any were else in the world!
What exactly is that? I work as a motorcycle instructor and have done for the last 9 years. I'd hate to miss out on the 'latest motorcycle instruction technology'.....
By not directly answering my questions it makes me very suspicious of what you are teaching.
I guess if they told you everything now, you wouldn't need to do the course...
Here is the site....
http://www.toprider.com.au/
and a summary here....
Advanced Rider Training Levels - a brief description of rider training for each level:
LEVEL ONE
•Grip control and system of control for dry and wet - braking and cornering
•Rider posture and Body English - braking and cornering
•Rear brake skills
•Throttle and gearing exercises - use of gearbox and clutch
•Inappropriate rider inputs - using a system of control
•How to sit and be comfortable with cornering
•Planning ahead
•Adjustment of speed up to corner
LEVEL TWO
•Using Bernie's unique steering system - used by champions
•Grip front tyre - overlap braking and rear brake
•Steering geometry - overlap front brake
•Find the right marks and the line we want - positioning information
•Change of direction - posture
•Grip exiting turn - using outside and inside boot
•Turning efficiently - steering geometry
•foot rest technology
LEVEL THREE
•Change cornering lines - use Top Rider unique systems
•Dealing with different kinds of corners and cambers - different strategies and speeds
•Use all of the road - use all bike controls
•Overlapping controls
•Engine lock-ups, rear wheel chatter
•Top Rider system of control elite
•Grip front and rear brake
LEVEL FOUR
•Concentration, planning, scanning, visualisation
•Place and operate bike at correct points
•Technical cornering skills
•Power to ground and grip
•What to do if it turns bad - Top Rider system
•Various plans for the range of variables a motorcyclist will face
LEVEL FIVE
•Refine all Top Rider system skills in braking, cornering, down-changing, power to ground all under supervision.
•Final assessment before Level 6
LEVEL SIX
•Elite level training
•Ready to enter a race or regular track days
•Visual (video) feed-back
•Instant (instructor) feed-back
•Training available for any circuit
Who Teaches It
Bernie Hatton has been a fully qualified and licensed motorcycle instructor since 1984, is a fully qualified motorcycle mechanic, and is registered as a Training Organization with the Education Department.
• He is an A-Grade motorcycle racer.
• Silver replica award at Manx Grand Prix.
• Superbike Lites Champion 2004 and 2006
• Managed own race team claiming 3 Australian Titles.
• Finished 2nd 2008 Australian championship 250 cc Grand prix
• Coach to Leading road-race racers nationally - moto GP, World Superbikes, World Supersport and Moto 2.
• Over 33 years experience
• In 2005 Bernie was inducted into the National Motorcycle Hall of Fame for his training, coaching and dedication to the industry
Being recognised for his efforts was one of many high points in Bernie’s life, and you can be assured you have been trained by one of the best in the world.
What It Costs
Marulan $580 and Track days $110
Broadford $580
The Farm $ 880.
Gold Coast $495
One to one coaching is also available with Bernie @ $250 per hour plus travel and accommodation costs.
Hire Bikes are 1000cc $700.00 per day , 600cc $500 per day
Bike transportation from Queensland and return $500 per bike
Top Rider Promises
Top Rider is committed to making you a better and safer rider and in doing so makes these promises:
•Specific, measurable improvement in your riding. No matter what skill level you are now, Top Rider will make a recognizable difference in your ability to control your bike.
•Better understanding of how your bike works. How and what you do affects your bike's ability to maintain traction and control
•The ability to self-diagnose riding problems in the future. While it's great to be able to ride better in front of a skilled coach, it's equally important to be able to coach yourself when you detect a riding problem in the future.
•High teacher-to-student ratio. There are never more than six students per instructor for lots of individual attention and support.
•Friendly, professional service. The Top Rider instructors are highly trained and carefully handpicked for their teaching abilities and friendly dispositions. Your experience at Top Rider will be a positive one.
