Want to be a safe rider? Read this book…
In the early days of my foray into the world of motorcycling, one book that I always saw recommended by more experienced riders is Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough. It is a collection of articles on riding strategy and technique that Mr. Hough wrote for a motorcycle periodical.
While sometimes repetitive, this book is chock full of very useful information for the new or experienced rider. So much information is presented that it really behooves the reader to read it more than once, or to use it as a reference after a cover-to-cover read. For example, the chapters on managing turns is very valuable because the information is so detailed and immediately usable. Before going out for a ride in the twisties, it pays to review Hough’s advice and guidance on managing sightlines, turn radius, entry points, and overall strategy. He goes into depth on countersteering, traction management, low-speed bike handling, and much, much more. I highly recommend this book to all riders. Buy it from Amazon.com here…
