in the dry aren't really relaxed while they're doing it, and they can't ride well in the wet. It makes a huge difference.I like to short-shift in the wet, keeping the revs down. It works for me, and I guess it's something I learned back on the 500 GP bikes

With the help of James Whitham, who admits that "the only way I used to go fast in the wet was to follow the guy in front of me, and then try to go a bit quicker," read, digest, adjust your tyre pressures accordingly and go for a nuclear ride

as confidence-shattering twitches, slides or crashes.So relax and be smooth - which is easier said than done if the thought of riding in the rain scares you rigid.Click here for page two of our wet weather motorcycle riding tips guide.

short stop temperatures will fall and so will grip.My best tip for road riding is to pretend you're in a video game where everything is a hazard and the enemy is about to pop out at any moment. Junctions, The Old Bill, cameras, weather, debris and other

distance behind then, when you’re going to overtake, pull out laterally so you can see what is ahead of the vehicle. It might be slowing because a vehicle ahead is turning. Once you can see it’s safe, accelerate into the gap.COVER IT:When riding in town

I first commuted into London 10 years ago. I'd only been riding a few months and can still remember the first time I took on the rush-hour traffic in one of the busiest cities in the world, it was quite a challenge, with a lot to watch out

Before I attempt to write any of these riding features I always go for a ride to investigate my thought process and to analyze what actions I take, plus why I take them.This time, before riding, if you had asked me about overtaking I would have said

.Visordown’s post-test tipsRide on your own or with an experienced, level-headed friendAvoid riding in groupsStay within your limitsPlan your routesRide to test standard at all times – don’t get complacentBe aware that bikes handle differently with a passenger

Well, the first measure is obvious! Fit a new visor - you'll be amazed at the difference taking out those tiny, almost invisible scratches makes. Then keep it clean and scratch free. I noticed that RiDE magazine advised against using furniture

circuit that he likes and I have seen him ride very well at. I think that the circuit will suit the Bridgestones this year too. “I am sure that Jorge will be at the front too, but I think that Valentino’s race will be very strong. He will be a strong