🏍️ Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong (Yeah, I Said It)

Most riders grip too tight, stare too close, and treat every corner like it’s booby-trapped. 😬
You feel that tension in your arms? That fear in your gut when the curve tightens unexpectedly?

You ain’t alone—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s fix it.

🧠 Step 1: Eyes First, Bike Second

The bike goes where you look. Not where you hope. 👀
Train yourself to turn your head before you lean. Don’t just glance—commit to the corner like it’s a damn oath.

🧭 Blake’s Tip: I once laid it down on a blind curve in Kentucky 'cause I was watching a squirrel and not the apex. Lesson learned. Watch the road, not the wildlife.

🏋️ Step 2: Loosen That Death Grip

White knuckling your bars? You’re doing more harm than good.
Your bike wants to lean. It wants to turn. Let it dance. 🕺

🛠️ Fix It Fast:

• Keep a light grip on the bars.

• Use your knees to anchor into the tank.

• Let the bike “float” underneath you.

🛞 Step 3: Slow in, Smooth Out

Fast into a corner? You’re asking for gravel in your teeth. 🪥😵
The pros slow down before the corner, set their line, and roll on the throttle through the exit.

💡 Rule of thumb: “Slow in, fast out” isn’t just catchy—it’s survival.

⚖️ Step 4: Body Position: Be the Counterweight

You don’t need to hang off the side like a MotoGP star—but shifting your body slightly to the inside of the bike helps keep it more upright and stable. ⚖️
Think “chin over mirror” not “ass over edge.”

🔥 Iron Sage Wisdom: “Let your bike lean. Keep your body honest. The road’ll respect you more when you respect the rhythm.”

🤘 Pro Tip: Practice on the Right Roads

Twisties are great teachers—but they’re also ruthless.
Want to dial in your technique? Hit up a wide, low-traffic road with clear sight lines. Practice one corner at a time until you feel your body syncing with the bike.

🏁 Bonus: Film yourself or ride with a buddy who can give feedback. You’ll catch bad habits you didn’t know you had.

🤝 Continue the Conversation in the Community

This is the kind of stuff that turns good riders into great ones—and it ain’t a solo sport. Hop into the Chrome and Clutch Community and drop your favorite cornering tip—or ask the crew what’s working for them. We ride better together. 🛠️🖤

🛑 Final Word from Blake

Every corner is a question. Your skill is the answer.
Don’t just ride it—own it.

Ride smart, ride strong,
Blake "Iron Sage" Rivers

P.S. Got a favorite stretch of twisties you practice on? Share it with me in the community. I’m building a list of the best roads to master cornering—might even feature it in a future issue.

P.S. Want more of this?

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