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Student Successes2008 Student SuccessesThursday, February 07, 2008 Well, having got home from Vegas and having a chance to let the experience soak in a little I am still vibrating. That was without a doubt the best money I have ever spent in 18 years of motorcycling. I felt a huge improvement in my riding and learned some things that will change my riding forever. As expected I will now be counting down the days till the snow melts! My thanks go out to the entire CSS staff for such a well run experience and a ton of track time. In particular to my on track coaches Jaime and Mike I. I'm having a hard time deciding what drills were most valuable to me personally but they all helped open my eyes to things I hadn't considered about my riding. Taking the school has most definitely proved to me why I experienced one low side crash racing(TC as I suspected) and has given me new insight into another I was questioning. I'm looking forward to both my street riding and my racing with complete and newfound glee. Now the only question becomes how soon can I make level 3 and 4 happen! Thanks again to all 2007 Student SuccessesYou all are brilliant. I have never gone from being scared out of my mind, having no idea what I was doing, thinking I might get myself seriously hurt to feeling like I was actually in control of my actions on the motorcycle. As a rider, I am 100 % better than I was before and I still have a lot to learn. I can't wait to come back and learn more. Alexander B. A note to Keith from Steve Wise, AMA Hall of Fame inductee; factory Honda roadracer and one of Keith's students in the 80s. I don't know if this is to much to ask, but if you do one in Laguna that is the one we would love to come to, so we can also play Pebble Beach golf course after the school is finished. Send me the schedule ASAP so we can all coordinate the dates. Keith, I really am stoked and looking forward to our reunion. I know I would have never had the speed or success I did have without your help. I know you don't need me, but I have no problem acknowledging what you did for my RR career many years ago. Superbike School coach success I just wanted to drop you a line about our recent trip to Spain, and your part in it! As you know, we just ran at Jerez and Almeria, and I have to say, it was the best 3 and-a-bit days I've spent on a bike! Jerez is everything you'd expect of a GP track, with its difficult turns, and mega-fast average speeds. The feeling you get when you arrive in the stadium section, and see the walls all around, is massively exhilarating, and that's with no spectators! If you were racing there, and seeing that wall of people, it would really fire you up to get to the front! The first day at a new track is always difficult, but I went back to basics, and figured out apexes, and worked off of those. This seemed to work really well, and I could catch anyone, (except Johnny, our head coach!). Second day, I was L4 liason, so off track, but managed to get 6 laps on a CBR600RR racer, which was superb! Johnny came by on lap 2, so we had a bit of a go, him on the R1. I managed to keep him in sight, and fairly close, so got a good view of a bit of gas-greediness in a fast left, which lit up the tyre, and made him ease up a bit! At Almeria, I was back on my R1, on slicks, and that bike is the best stock street bike I've ever ridden. After a slight suspension fiddle, it goes EXACTLY where I want, all the time. She slides predictably, is stable on the brakes, and really fast, especially with the low gearing I've put on it. Almeria is my favourite track, without a doubt, and throws up many challenges to all levels of rider, so we can get really good results, if students come with the right attitude. As CRC (Chief Riding Coach) on the first day, I had to figure out turn points, which, to be honest, were too deep. Second day, on track as normal, everything was flowing, I could catch anyone, I was really feeling the whole experience. Now that I've rambled on this far, here's the reason I'm going into all this. The only reason that all this could happen, is because you have given me the ability to ride like this, analyse what's happening, and make the relevant changes. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, and hope I can repay you someday. Cheers
Thanks again for the incredible training and instruction you and your people gave today and yesterday at the two day camp. I was told before that the instructors and the camp were nothing short of amazing, but it was still 10 times better than I expected. You have such an incredible staff assembled there, and the format of the classes works so well! I was absolutely amazed at the skill level that I achieved on the track in just two days! The format of teaching the student one little thing, then sending him out onto the track to do it, then come back and have the instructors go over with it you was so perfect! Not only was I amazed at my own success, but I couldn't help but notice that ALL the students in the class were having the same success! I can't help but feel SO proud of myself for what I accomplished. Without question I will see you guys back for 3 and 4. Thanks again! Wednesday, September 12, 2007 After 35 years, I decided to ride motorcycles again. Things had changed; front brakes were now used, the bikes had more power than cars used to have and they were much faster. So, I decided to get some training beyond MSF. Two well known schools later I was still looking for more training and more track time. I did an internet search for "knee down school" and found California Superbike School. A bit intimidating, I thought, having spent enough time in California to surmise that canyon carvers were another breed entirely. I kept coming back to the website and tried to figure out why this charismatic dude, Keith Code, had an almost cult-like following (guru to world champions was a clue). So I called and found that although I had been to a couple of other schools, I would have to go through the basic levels. So I signed up for Level I and II at Barber Motorsports Park. The classes followed Keith's books Twist of the Wrist (I & II) nicely. Keith Code is an excellent communicator and his son Dylan obviously learned from the master. Riding coaches were top notch. The ZX 6R flawless and Judy Code kept us hydrated and well fed. And the basics? Wish this had been my first school. Much like flight training. Classes, briefings, riding exercises and debriefing to evaluate performance. And like aviation, the basics are the most important The basics are simple but require focus to hone. I'm working on the drills and looking forward to levels III & IV. Thanks to Keith Code and the entire team at CSS. Jack Cobb Friday, April 20, 2007 I was absolutely pleased with the classes. I have been riding bikes for over 35 years - all types and sizes - and I was amazed at how much I learned from you guys. Through-out the classroom sessions, I felt like the techniques were specifically aimed at me and the instructors patiently and thoroughly answered to all my questions. I never felt rushed by any of the coaches when discussing a specific technique or question - in fact, everyone on your staff went out of their way to talk to me and offer advice on any subject I wanted to discuss. The professionalism, patience and generosity of your staff is second to none. I have recommended to everyone I know that they should go to your school at the earliest opportunity. I plan to come back for Level 3 and 4 as soon as my schedule permits. I am planning on going to Australia next spring for vacation and I may schedule it there just for kicks! And, As soon as I can work it into my budget and my schedule, CODE RACE. You have absolutely a fantastic, world class operation. Thanks again. 2006 Student SuccessesClick on the thumbnail images below to see the original handwritten student successes of two of our students.
Thursday, October 19, 2006 I just wanted to write and let you know about my experiences with CSS.
Hugs and see you all again in April,
Saturday, October 14, 2006 Took level 1 yesterday at Pacific Raceways... best possible investment I could have ever made in my enjoyment of riding motorcycles... period ! Please include me in the notifications for Keith's forum installments. Please consider returning to the Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound area specifically... this was an incredible opportunity for learning, growth as a rider, and an absolute blast of a day !!! MANY THANKS !!! Peace, Tuesday, August 8, 2006 Dear Mr. Code, I have been an active motorcyclist for over twenty years and I am current Motorcycle Safety Foundation Coach. I wanted to take my riding skills to the next level and, based on the recommendations of friends, including Gregg Mitchell, I enrolled in the California Superbike Level 1 program at Mid-Ohio. I completed the program this past weekend. I can only say your program epitomizes the highest level of professionalism in the administration, structure, content and presentation of the program. Thank you for the training! Special mention must be made of Ms. Misti Hurst. Aside from clearly being a skilled rider, her ability to observe and techniques for coaching coupled with her tremendous enthusiasm makes your program shine. You can be proud to have her on your staff. I expect to be back for Level II. Best regards, Tuesday, July 10, 2006 My name is Anders Stegelius and I attended your level 1 course at Kinnekulle the 10th of July. I must confess I doubted that it would be worth the money, but now I realize that I could not have learned this much in 10 regulartrack days on my own, the money was well invested. All sessions were very interesting and useful, especially the ones regarding throttle control and turning point, they really helped me out. The learning technique with classroom sessions directly followed by track sessions is really excellent. I'm afraid I have forgotten the name of my instructor, but he was a younger guy with long hair. His suggestions (or questions actually) regarding my riding position really made a difference to my riding and confidence. Please send him my best regards, too bad I can't have him with me all the time. I hope you return to Sweden next year so I can attend level 2. I will recommend California Superbike School to all my friends. Best Regards,
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Keith and everyone else, THANKS! Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Thanks again for everything. Cheers and see you soon! Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Hey, guys, just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the camp last weekend in Las Vegas. I really didn't know what to expect, but I can honestly say it was one of the best weekends I have ever spent. Besides getting to know some really nice people, just being immersed in the study of a discipline like cornering a bike was truly an exhilarating experience. I can't say enough good things about my coaches, Tim and Paul, and the on-track sessions were so valuable. I can't believe how much track time we got! It's hard to believe how much my riding improved. Thanks again for a great weekend, and I look forward to seeing you again soon for level III and IV. Les Cunningham, MD Friday, January 13, 2006 Just wanted to say that I had a great time at class. The class was just what I needed to build my confidence on doing wheelies. James & AC were great instructors; they were patient and very motivational. AC even performed a little stunt show for us on his stunt bike in the morning before class started. The whole staff was very professional & courteous, even though it was a very windy day, James & AC were able to get us up one one wheel with no problem. I just wanted to say thanks for a great class. I was so happy with the class that I will probably be back again. You can also count me in for the Superbike School in California soon. Once again, I want to express how great James & AC were, I couldn't have done it without them. I will highly recommend this class to my friends & anybody wanting to learn the one wheel art. Thanks, 2005 Student SuccessesThursday, December 8, 2005 Keith, Just wanted to let you know that I had a great experience. I've been to numerous other schools (keigwins 2-day novice/intermediate schools, worked with instructors at zoomzoom trackdays, Fasttrack riders novice school, etc) and just want to say your school is top-notch. The other ones do a good job but I just need something more structured. It needs to be broken down more simply for me I guess. You guys did a great job of that and yesterday was the best experience at a school I've had. I've read all your books and while there is a lot of information in there, a good amount of it didn't click until I heard it in the seminars during the day. I learned a lot more from the classroom sessions that I imagined I would and realized a lot of basic information I was missing. Big thanks to Andy for giving me a lot of attention (I needed it). His instruction was great. Also a big thanks to Sky (Scott?) for doing the steering drill with me and having the patience to work with me until I got it right (It took us an entire green group session). Looks as if I've been turning the bike the wrong way for the past 2-3 years of riding... The drills were great and I look forward to practicing them over and over again in the upcoming months until Febuary. Both on the street and at trackdays. The level of communication there is pretty wild. Someone had crashed my bike (#17) minutes before my session, they immediately reassigned me to bike #26. When I was out on the start line, my instructor came by to introduce himself (~2-3 minutes after being reassigned). They managed to communicate that I had switched bikes and informed the instructor in that short period of time. I was sitting there at the grid seeing instructors introduce themselves to the students thinking "shit, they're going to miss me because I switched bikes... should I go find the instructor?" About 30 seconds after that Andy came by. Anyhow, I'm really impressed and will be back for level II/III at Sears in Febuary. I'd attend Laguna next week, but I just can't swing the time off work. Thanks for a great experience. Cya, Friday, October 14, 2005 Keith and Staff, It has been over a week since I attended the 2 day camp at Willow Springs, the grin has still not left my face! Your instruction, the caliber of the staff, the quality and condition of the equipment, and the quality and thoroughness of the information provided just blew me away. The two days I spent with you all were the best two days motorcycling of my life! I learned more in those two days than I have on my own in the past 33 years of street riding! In my opinion the content and exercises presented in level one and two should be mandatory for obtaining a license to ride on the street. I know this E-mail may come across as "a little bit much" but I just wanted to express my gratitude for you and your school, and for the apprenticeship that you provide. As long as I have the physical ability to climb on a motorcycle I will be attending at least one session a year. THANK YOU!!!! Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Cobie, I am responding to the e-mail you sent. I also have been very busy and should responded sooner. After VIR my regard for your instruction and everyone else at the school remains even greater than after Pocono. You guys are a well oiled machine who are clearly at the top of your game and I respect and appreciate what you guys accomplish with us novice riders. Yes I've been riding for nearly 37 years, yet I still consider myself a novice and student of the sport. Right now and always I'll be the schools best advocate and tell everyone I meet who think they are road racers that they need to attend the school, then talk to me. I was in a local M/C shop and overheard three guys BS'ing about how to corner and lean over with the owner. You know the type. It was funny when they noticed I had on the CSS t-shirt they stopped trying to out testosterone each other. As they say "enough said". I can say that I had to de-tune myself a bit, just a bit, when I got back onto my BMW 1150 RT, scraping saddle bags on corners doing quick turns should not be in the game plan. Yet I have to say I am a much better rider than before, not that I was shabby, it is just a smoothness and confidence thing. After riding bikes for over 35 years, I will never stop learning how to ride better and safer. A friend of mine is pushing me into getting into racing, he'll supply the bike, $$, etc. I've done a lot of autocross over the years, but believe me it is an interesting idea, yet I have so much more to learn. Well, I guess you'll be seeing me next season. Get well soon. Monday, September 19, 2005 I had Cobie the first of my two level IV days and Charlie Fuller the second. Cobie is outstanding....what more can I say. Charlie was fantastic. Very personable. He did push me to really refine things and get me to look at some things differently but did so in a very supportive way. Very fun to ride with., Misty ran the off track sessions when I was there. She is great. Lonnie and James were my Level IV liasons. Both were excellent. Lonnie, however, is one of the funniest guys on the planet and his levity made for just one of the most fun days on earth. He could kind of make fun of you (which is FINE at a level IV) but make it so much fun, you really get into it. First, thanks to Cobie for his help as my on track instructor of the first day. Having "the boss" as my personal instructor was great. Very organized and confidence inspiring. Second, thanks to Charlie who I had day two. I think he was one of the newer instructors compared to those I have had in the past, but he was just fantastic. Very instructive, very enthusiastic and was able to dissect my riding very quickly and accurately. He really helped me alot. I rode a track day two weeks later and was offered a bump to Advanced group, when only three weeks earlier, I was riding at the bottom half of the Intermediate group. If that doesn't suggest the training helped, I don't know what does! Jeff Lewis On 6/6/2005, Robert Steib wrote: Dear Keith, I was at the level one school last Tuesday. Wow!! I could have left after the first lap we rode after your presentation on throttle control. Taking a tour of the track in 4th gear, no brakes was exciting until the last turn before the straight that passed the pits. But that last turn taught me everything you said in "Twist of the Wrist" was true. I went into the turn way too fast for my ability and comfort. The only options I had were to go off the course or hold the throttle steady with the suspension in balance and pray the tires held. They did. I was leaned over further than ever before and nothing on my Buell was sliding out. What a high!! The chicken strips on my new tires were only 1/4" wide. I would not have been surprised to see them over the edge. The rest of the day proved to me that the bike (and I) could do the same thing repeatedly. Safely and in control. Not as much of a high, but definitely worth learning. I did not try to go fast, just to follow your directions. So I found the yellow crosses and rolled over them as well as the pink circles at the apexes. I did the two step. Tried to stay off the brakes. Slouched over the bars. Leaned with the bike. Flicked. Caressed the throttle. Surprise, surprise. My times kept getting lower and lower. The slowest lap in the 5th exercise was faster than the fastest lap in the first exercise. And I felt in control and safe. Then I rode with some friends from Buell up to the AMA races at Road America. (The rumor than Ducati wants me on their team is probably not true.) We followed a twisty road that in the past would have had me worried about surface, traffic, decreasing radii and etc. This time I was in complete control knowing I could handle anything that arose. After all I was riding at 25 or 30% of my ability instead of the 85 or 90% of the past. Thanks. Oh, I was thinking I was pretty hot potatoes in the fourth or fifth exercise until my coach, James, passed me on the inside (way inside) turning right while watching me over his left shoulder. Great rider, great coach. That showed me the bike is capable of way more than I expect from it. -- Then on 6/6/2005, Keith Code wrote: -- Hi Robert, That just tickles me really, you don't know how great we feel when we get feedback that tracks with what we are trying to do every day and with every student. Superb. Hope we see you again for your next level of course but continue to enjoy your skills every corner until then. All the best, -- Then on 6/7/2005, Robert Steib wrote: -- Dear Keith, Just a follow up on my riding after Superbike School: I went to Wyoming from Sioux Falls, SD to visit my daughter. I had to go through the mountains in both directions (darn!!). The first time I made the trip was 3 years ago when I first started riding a moto. That time it was an exercise in controlled terror, and I found a good reason to wear a full face helmet was so no one could hear my screams. This time I was completely relaxed... even when a car or truck crowded me on a curve. On the straight 2 lane road from Thermopolis a car going in the opposite direction pulled out to pass and saw me. She pulled back in and lost control, so the car did a 360 over both lanes before going in the ditch. My reaction surprised me. I looked at my ditch and at her, gauging where to head if she were to get too close. She didn't get too close so I just motored on, for there were plenty of vehicles pulling off to look after her. On my way back home I had to pass through the Black Hills where Sturgis was in full fling. Again my trip was uneventful, even boring because I felt safe and in control all the time, even in the downpours on roads full of bikes and cars. Naturally I was on heightened alert, but truly feel like I am riding at 25% to 50% of my ability most of the time. I save the 90+% for Mid America Motorplex Raceway on Thursday afternoons. Thank you for making all of this possible. I am saving my pennies for higher levels next spring. Robert Steib I attended Level 1 at Pocono Raceway on August 23rd. I just returned home from a 2500 mile tour on my BMW K1200GT to Nova Scotia...the first long ride since your course. I thought you'd like to know how much your training improved my riding...I realized immediately that my approach to turns, speed ,lean angle, throttle and most of all, stability...which significantly increased the sheer quality of the ride had all changed as a result of your training...Nice job! By the time I reached my destination....The Cabot Trail at Cape Breton National Park, the western most tip of Nova Scotia with hundreds of miles of sweeping turns and twisties carving the mountains along the Atlantic and the Gulf of St. Lawrence my confidence and ability jumped to the next level...Thank you!!...I will be attending the next level in training and look forward to learning even more...I've riden over 85,000 miles in the past 6 years touring the US and Canada on a few different bikes...my current ride for long distance is the GT which became a different bike because I became a different rider. Thanks again, Steve Krawse First of all, let me thank everyone for the excellent training I received at Pocono in August (levels 1&2). Your entire staff was very professional. They were serious about the training yet still made it a very enjoyable experience. I learned more about riding in two days than I had in thirty years. I have told dozens of fellow riders about it. I will attend Levels 3&4 next year. Many thanks again! Dan Curry Keith, Judy, Cobie and the CSS Staff: Thanks for delivering truly outstanding rider education. I attended the Level 1 in Pocono, and Levels 2 & 3 at VIR. Having attended and taught at some high speed tactical schools over the past 15 years, I know how hard it is to teach on the road, and how truly difficult it is to keep it consistent and make it look seamless. Having seen you teach in two different venues, I can say without hesitation that your school is top shelf. As a former teacher, I also have an idea how much effort it takes to make instruction look easy. Seeing how smooth you and your staff's instructional skills are, I am certain that you spend many hours off track to guarantee the success of your on-track training. You deserve to call yourselves teachers. And good ones at that. A brief read of your feedback from other students assures me that I'm not breaking new ground here. What I'll add is how impressed I was with the depth of your quality control. To a person, each CSS worker I met was more pleasant than the next. There was no passing the buck -- if you had a question it was answered. If you needed something, you received it with a smile. Perhaps more importantly for me, you and your staff put safety first. Trevor and the corner workers made certain that above all, the track was as safe a learning environment as it could be. Kudos to them for all of their hard work and constant attention. The track training was made possible by pointed classroom discussion, often delivered by Keith himself, where new ideas and concepts were introduced with dialogue in a progressive and logical fashion. I am a huge fan of this building-block approach. I know it works. On the track, I had the pleasure of working with rider coaches Charlie, Paul and James. Their riding skills notwithstanding, I was impressed with the time and attention they spent listening and responding to each student's particular riding challenge. More importantly, they devoted observable time on and off the track to help the student break through their individual barriers. Off the track, Lonnie and Dylan were incisive video reviewers. Like the other students who rode the camera bike, their constructive observations certainly opened my eyes to what I could be doing better. And each time we spoke they left me with an achievable goal to work on for the next session. I can say I didn't know what to expect when I signed up for the CSS. I'd never done track days before, heck, I'd never even been on a sportbike, but I knew that my riding skills had plateaued and I thought that there was room for improvement. I hoped that CSS would give me a glimpse on what was on the other side of the hill. It did, and it is a sunny curve-filled place. Thanks for opening my eyes to a whole new world of riding ability. I hope to see you and your staff again soon. John Cox Cobie, You probably remember me I was your student on the second day (white 21) who was run off the track. Well that experience was for me the pinnacle of the training at Pocono - everything Keith and others said, and the instruction on the track clicked at that moment and I safely finished the lap. However, one thing started to bother me after I left for home. That is if I had had more training was what I did avoidable, probably, and could I have safely kept the bike on the track, probably. It hit me, there is a lot more to learn from you guys. So for those reasons, and others, I signed up for the VRI sessions. Everyone since I got back has asked me if the school was fun and if I had a good time. My answer each time is NO!! The school was hard work, and the time was phenomenal. Fun doesn’t come close to describing the experience nor does good, its much much better. I really think that what makes the school so phenomenal is the professionalism of everyone involved in the operation, the professional attitude of each and everyone on the staff and the professional approach to their jobs. Clearly everyone involved in the operation is great at what they do but that carries over to what you get as a student. I never saw any discord or other indication that the staff was there for any other reason than for the students. That is incredible and admirable. The attention to the student and making sure we learn all we can at each person's own capabilities is outstanding. I am a consulting environmental engineer and have worked all over the world in many situations advising and observing clients; by far your organization could teach others a lot about business, communications, and working together. People ask me why I enjoy my work so much, my reply is that "I’d do what I do for a living for free - that makes it easy". That is what I walked away from your school feeling – that everyone there would do what they do for free but the money doesn’t hurt. Thanks again, and I’ll see you next week. Don Elmendorf Hey Gang! It's been a week since my two-day camp at the Pocono track and I STILL have a grin on my face from the experience. I can hardly remember the last time I felt so completely satisfied with any event. There was not a moment of the two-days that I spent with all you guys that I would have changed...everything was so perfect (thanks for arranging the spectacular weather too!). The curriculum was exceptionally well structured...with knowledge and skills fed to us in perfect little bite-sized increments by my hero Keith and other riding coaches in language that was a no-brainer to understand. The on and off track coaching was highly personal and superb...Charlie and Paul (the British guy) definitely made me feel that my learning and progress was their priority. The bikes were a joy to ride...perfectly setup and tuned, they were confidence inspiring and let me focus all my attention on getting the skills down. Lastly, the food was a huge and happy surprise...nothing like made-to-order scrambled eggs to start the day off right, thanks Judy! All together, my time with the California Superbike School was nothing short of a REVELATION to my riding. Three days after the school I was riding back home and got caught in a rain storm. Had this happened before my time with you guys, I would have been thinking about things like how slippery the road felt, how bad the visibility was...how likely I was to crash in a turn. Instead, my brain just sort of ignored all of that and focused instead on things like relaxing, two-stepping, and throttle control in the corners...thinking about the right things to do, rather than the things that could go wrong. I felt really sorry for the other motorcyclist who got caught in the storm with me (on his giant 1000cc GXSR) who blew by me before the rain started and faded in my rear mirror after the drops came down in earnest. I guess he was thinking about all the "bad" things. Heck, I was so happy in the rain that I was singing in my helmet the whole time! So let me end with a big fat THANK YOU to Keith, Judy, Charlie, Paul, Callen and everyone else at CSS for a super fun time and for the knowledge and skills that I can use to be the best rider I can be. I'll see you guys for level 3 & 4 one of these days!!! Cheers! Rico Older Student Successes"I didn't know what to expect from Levels III & IV, but I have to say I really benefited a lot. Thanks a bunch for being as good as your advertising." A.G. "... answers were provided for questions I didn't even know I had." B.E. Lean Bike. "Immediately after {riding it} -out on the track my times lowered considerably, but more important my confidence & relaxation of arms and torso increased to where the fun factor truly kicked in. THANK YOU FOR IT!!" P.W. "I thought they (Kawasaki ZX 6Rs) were great. The bike itself was a lot more fun than my new CBR600F4." P.D. "I attended level 1 at Firebird Raceway last Saturday. The instruction was priceless (well almost). I really wanted to commend your staff on putting together a basic but crucial curriculum, a smooth program (including snack/drinks etc.) and in specific, my classroom riding coaches, (Keith and Steve "The bloke from down under"). Most of all I would like to commend Ryan, my on-track Riding Coach, who worked with me frequently and who was instrumental in getting me to my next level of riding skill. It was not until Sunday, during a track day that I realized that his subtle pointers really made a difference. As a lifelong motorcyclist (32 years), an MSF Riding Coach, a fairly recent track motorcyclist and very recent road racing motorcyclist I felt that my performance riding had reached a plateau. I was frustrated to some extent about this, but am now thoroughly energized about my new found improvement. I truly want to thank you and tell you that I am looking forward to level 2. Sincerly, Scott Ladd" "The most impressive thing was the Lean & Slide bike." C.R. "Keith's seminars? ABSOLUTELY. You're already subconsciously aware of the things he discusses...he puts "names" on those things and brings the concepts to the front of your mind." S.L. "I was impressed with the personal attention from the on-track riding coaches." G.R. "I was really impressed with how close {the on-track riding coaches} watched in order to detect what our problem areas were." B. R. "I can’t believe these are street tires." TL "The books help to explain what is happening and why."B.L. "Keith was able to create excellent frames of reference so you could understand and visualize the points he was trying to convey." also, "I couldn't believe that Andy found me {on-track} each and every session and offered good pointers/feedback." R.B. "Mr. Code answered questions that I would have never thought to ask. I would have been lost out on the track without Mr. Code's instructional talks" L.K. "I read all your books. Keith, they are GREAT!" F.L. "The Kawasaki's...Great bike, great setup." R.B. "Even though track riding was new to me, I got a whole different sense of traction from the Dunlop 208s and my confidence soared." RJ "Focus on getting through corners faster." J.S. "I was most impressed by how it started out good and just got better! How much I changed my riding style. I'm looser and more confidant, now." J.G. "Well organized, good material and good instruction. The systematic application of each technique learned and then applied on the track helps to build a solid foundation and set of skills." S.W. "Simple. Do what he tells you and it worked. This was my 10th CSS and I learn more every time." J.G. "The riding coaches were right there on the track to help me learn at an accelerated rate." A.D. "LOVE THE BOOKS. Thank you." A.D. "Every question I had at the time was answered. Great course, I am signed up for Level II." S.W. "I was impressed with the tires." J.H. "The most impressive thing about the school day was the quality of instruction both in the classroom and on the track." J.G. Jr. "The way cornering has been reduced to elements. ...really appreciated on the 2nd day when all seemed to fall into place." M.C. "The most impressive thing about the school day was, as always, the organization and abilities of the staff. Keith's ability to express sometimes complicated riding theories is second to none!" I.A. "I was impressed by how well developed, stream-lined the class/day was. ALL questions I had were at least touched on, if not thoroughly covered." R.T. "The most impressive thing about the school day was the professionalism and friendliness of the staff." R.L. "Keith's riding technique talks were very helpful. Being able to apply lesson promptly was particularly helpful." C.S. "The one on one attention from Cobie, Jason and Mike helped make the exercises clear. Their immediate post riding session debriefings helped me get the most from the sessions." M.H. "Keith's riding technique talks really made me think about the exercises and how I could apply the lessons to my riding." J.G. "The breaking down of the corner process made me a lot smoother." J. H. "The warm, friendly approachability of Keith and all his staff." S.M. "The most fun two days I can remember--ever! It was exhilarating." R.P. "...this turned out to be an excellent investment of my time and money." D.S. "The bike setup and equipment exceeded my expectations." J.R. "On the Lean Bike I learned that I CAN lean the bike and not fall over." S.R. "The ZX6R was like magic to me." D.V. "In two days I learned more than I had in all of my previous riding experience." D.S. "The most impressive thing for me was the sheer number of well tuned motorcycles and other equipment that you had on hand at the track." P.D. "I liked the way each lesson built on the former lesson. The street applications were particularly helpful." B.B. "Keith is a superb theoretician and a gifted Riding Coach: committed to your learning, patient, exacting and persistent. I loved it." R.P. "First time riding a Kawasaki, I loved it." J.B. "I've been riding for 20 years and have been to two other schools. They were a joke compared to the information and presentation of your school." W.Mc. "Yes, {the tech briefings} presentations are clear and concise. I could tell that a lot of thought has gone into planning the classroom session." S.B. "I've been riding for 14 years. I never knew bikes could handle this well." S.B. "This machine (The Lean Machine) in five minutes corrected more of my techniques than hours of track time." S.B. "On-track I got instant feedback that I could use right away." S.B. "The most impressive thing for me was not just that Keith was present and contributing to lectures. He was actually working: unpacking supplies, arranging chairs, making coffee and ALWAYS looking for ways to improve the experience for each student. Kudos for this level of involvement." S.B. "The bikes were awesome." A.R. "Yes, (The Lean/Slide bike) reduced fear, inspired confidence." G.C. "...the track time. At first I didn't think we were going to get much time on the track, but I was wrong." D.M. "I can't wait for Level II." D.M. "The bikes were fantastic. I'm thinking of getting one for myself." J.H Lean & Slide Bike. "Yes, I could hang off the bike as soon as I went out after using it." K.F. "I can't think of anything that I would change or add." S.R. "That was the best day I ever had in my life...Better than graduation, my wedding and even better than when my son was born." J.R. "This school really makes you evaluate yourself and correct and improve techniques immediately. Progress is felt on every lap." D.S. "The clarity of each "lesson plan" and the "tight ship" feel of the two day camp really impressed me." P.W. "I was impressed with how the instruction really helped. And the personal evaluations that told me what I was doing and how to fix it." B.J. "All the track time." M.G. "..informal but organized and well scheduled. It was a system of building blocks, session to session. Keith demanded your attention & ability to answer his questions." W.M. "Well organized. Results oriented...clearly...based on many years of knowledge, experience and practice." J.L. "Within a few sessions...a rider can make significant improvements in their riding." J.L. "...the drills and tutoring from on-track riding coaches resulted in a changed rider by the end of the day." D.V. "The book (Twist of the Wrist II) was and is very helpful. I almost always find something helpful that I didn't notice before, each time I read it." M.J. Send us an e-mail and tell us your story and we may add it here. |
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