Using observations to make a safer, smoother, more enjoyable ride!
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Following on from last week, Mark and Toby talk about observations when out and about riding, making a smoother, safer and more enjoyable ride.
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Roundabout doesn’t seem that bad apart from speed......take a look at the magic roundabout in Swindon.....now that is something special...
the Magic roundabout in Swindon is fun
My IAM is on hold (Covid19) but had reached the 'ready for test' stage just before it all kicked off.
Watching as many related IPSGA videos during lockdown to keep practising virtually. What I have noticed is that the UK system is awesome and compared to other countries, like Trumpistan, which feels like they're making it up as they go a long. They have all the right elements but it's just a mess....
Great video! When I approach a junction with a vehicle at the head, I look at the font wheel. Wheel movement = vehicle movement. I ride exclusively in white helmets and have found looking at drivers helps get their attention too. Enjoy your content, happy to subscribe!
Just found your videos recently and am slowly working through them. One comment about the reason for moving to the right when approaching a junction on the left, theres a lot more than just keeping further away from the danger. What you are doing is helping the drivers at the junction judge your approach speed better, our brains use the change in the angle from them to you during your approach to work out the approach speed. If you keep to the left of the lane the difference in angle is small so the drivers think you are approaching slowly and may pull out in front of you. If you keep to the right of the lane the difference in angle is greater so the driver will think you are approaching faster and will be less likely to pull out.
Too late now but the video would have been better if Toby's camera was on his helmet, this would have showed his head movements better.
Your safety and technique videos r my favorites. Great job. Anxious to c u take that S1000 across Norway.
Guys, this has to be one of the best videos you've done. At the advanced age of 54 I've decided to get my licence. Covid has put paid to that for the moment however my excellent instructor has trained me in exactly the same way and it's paying dividends whilst riding my 125. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Really good, thanks! Question - When slowing from say NSL to 30, do you recommend using brakes, or slowing using engine braking? I’ve heard both recommended in my IAM training! My thought is that if someone is behind me I would be inclined to use brakes, to give him some information. If not, no need to use the brakes. What do you think?
Hey Charlie, good question and one that will change depending on the circumstances... Using IPSGA and planning the change in speed ahead will naturally slow the bike before hitting the imaginary line of the new limit (30), although we know that some car drivers don't seem to have a clue what they are doing and certainly miss out information (Take Use Give) and using the brakes is always good in this case to show the following car that you are slowing.... hope that helps
Hey Charlie there are lots of hypothetical scenarios about using your brakes but to help you the IAM produce a document called ‘Common confusions’ your local group should be able to give you a digital copy. Ride safe
Thanks for this guys. Excellent video.
I'll try to remember some of the techniques you described and implement them during our next training ride Mark, as requested 👍👍
As always really good information. After watching your vids I try to be a better rider.
Sorry, but like in your overtaking video, I have to comment on the ridiculous number of shoulder checks you are doing/advocating. The System in Roadcraft and the IAM Advanced Rider Course book is quite clear that you should CONSIDER a shoulder check. Doing them in a robotic, ride by numbers, manner is not adhering to that. I'd also ask what UK law says you have to pass cyclists by 1.5 meters? Yes, it's good practice. But a law? Much better to vary that distance depending on speed and situation. I'm in the other lane on 60mph road (if safe to do so). Also, what is the purpose of looking down the side roads as you pass them? It's too late then. I'm trying to be helpful not critical. I know you open yourself up when you post video online. I've a few Advanced Riding demo rides of my own over on my channel that your subscribers may like to watch (just click on my name).
Ah the infamous collection of Dales Masterclass series. That geezer knows a few things about motorcycling, can't say too much as Dale might here me call him Magnificent and it goes to his head. 🤣😂😂
Thanks for creating that playlist mate..
The highway code says driver should give as much room as possible but doesn't state a particular distance one should give.
Nice video and some very helpful stuff..
Thanks lads
@@Christian-ve1wi and there's some of mine too ;)
@@mikeroberts cheeky wink there. 🤣
I didn't even realise sorry mate. I will go and have a looksie in a mo, Russ at Roadcraft Nottingham mentioned your channel and that's when I found the playlist for Dale.
If I can point you to this link for your information. www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q967.htm . This I believe became law in March of this year. Shoulder checks are not being done ‘robotically’ but as required. You are probably being confused by the movement of Marks head to look in his mirrors. The point about looking down side roads is to see if traffic is approaching open or closed junctions. Possibly a communication misunderstanding.
@@RiderCamTV Hi, just for your information, there is nothing currently written it statue mentioning any specific required clearances from bicycles. If a police officer thought an overtake was dangerous he could take action based upon driving without reasonable consideration for other road users or dangerous driving. I think what Mike was particularly referring to was the 2 over the shoulder checks at 1.44.
Great video mark. Plus mate. It was not raining. You both have nice sun shine and dry roads. Well mark &Toby. Just changed my 1250 bandit. I down sized to a very strom dl 250. But I love it. No more tip toes. Nice flat footed. Nice and light big plus 88 to the gallon 310 miles to the tank. Happy days. I got the yellow and black one. You do a test ride on the 650 and 1000. See you both in the next video. Ride safe be careful both.
hey James, thanks for the kind words, and it was brilliant to ride in the UK in the sunshine... amazing! nice choice buddy and especially the yellow and black too, that one looks special indeed... ride safe :)
Just to thank you guys for the great videos and advises provided . Cheers from Switzerland
Good stuff. What may seem to be common sense or something that comes to us as second nature is not the case for many. It makes sense to regularly review your riding habits to reinforce these lifesaving tricks so they become the norm. That point on establishing eye contact is another important form of non-verbal communication. It helps not only you but helps let the other road user know you have seen them & know they are there. Self-discipline can help keep you upright. 🏍👍
true words there Russell :)
Love you guys. It’s all about safe enjoyable riding. You should have way more subscribers. Would love to ride with you two one day .It would be safe but at the same time but progressive and getting a move on when you can.
All good road craft I am 41 years a biker and still learning.
But what's the point in owning a mighty gs if you're never going to wind it up a bit ? Surely a 600cc bike would suffice and save 10 grand.
thansk buddy, yep we are always learning too. We use our bikes to tour around the world as thats what we do, so our bikes do it all for us :)
Cheers guys, for anyone watching and thinking of doing some advanced training ROSPA or IAM, I started on my IAM journey in December last year and Tuesday last week I took my IAM test and I’m pleased to say I passed. Quite honestly the best thing I have ever done, not only has it made me a better motorcyclist but also a better car driver as many of the skills that you learn are transferable.
Great video even though that’s how I now ride I really enjoyed it cheers chaps. 👍🏍
Ian Mills well done
amazing stuff Ian, very well done :)
Great vid and very well explained. I'm an IAM advanced rider but it's great to be refreshed and see another advanced rider explain positioning.
Good stuff boys very informative well filmed, much better than a lot of ‘advanced riding’ videos out there. Toby got a new bike .? 19 plate GSA ! Keep up the good work.
thanks buddy, yep a new one for Toby :)
It's good to watch two excellent riders on video . despite years of riding bikes , your never too old to learn new things . Love your videos brothers
thansk buddy. Every ride is a learning ride indeed and thanks so much for the kind words
Great video guys your next to old to learn more 😉
very true buddy, every ride is a learning ride
Another good good video and advice
Great video Gents! Really enjoyed that! Thanks
thanks buddy
Very good guys, it should be mandatory for other vehicle drivers to watch this type of video, if only we were all that observant, I include myself in that comment.
thanks Glen, glad you enjoyed it :)
Another great video chaps. I'm currently going through my advanced rider training and the commentary you give is superb and absolutely spot on. So many people when they ride do it without thought or concentration and this perfectly makes the point about the amount of information you have to process to ride well.
thansk buddy, glad it helped. best of luck for your test :)
Ye I did all that , movement of the head but that didn’t stop them hitting me.
its not about movement of the head, its what you do with the information you are seeing
Great to watch and learn while sitting at home.
Nice one chaps, any advanced riding is great.. Come on Toby New Bike then???
thanks buddy.... yep a new one for me....... :)
One thing guys I was wondering about couple of times already. When you are recording, do you have your intercoms active so Toby can hear what you are saying, and vice versa? Might be a stupid one, but I am curious :)
Great video as always, and lots to learn from it definitely. Thanks!
Michal Rybinski we don’t use intercoms on any of our videos.
If the wind you corse overtaking a bike nocks them off the you were to close to them
Really good video. I find it harder to get the right position on tight left handers. Sacrifing position for safety means that you could be over to the left. Got caught out on a recent ride with a van coming the other way, when I was trying to get the view, and the vanishing point was not moving(very tight bend).
The Travelling Triumph safety is never sacrificed for position.
@@RiderCamTV yes, I need more practice on certain tight corners.
Great video team RCTV. Keep ‘em coming.
thanks buddy
Good stuff guys. Very helpful. Keep them coming.
thansk Mark, glad you enjoyed it :)
You keep looking over your shoulder when you pull out of a junction but if it’s clear when you pull out there can’t be anything coming up your inside and if there is then it was not safe for you to pull out.
having a 360 bubble around you is the key here, looking to your shoulder extends your peripheral vision so you know more about your surroundings at any given moment
Thanks for an easy to follow video. Well explained.
thanks Bill, glad you enjoyed it :)
How can someone come up the inside of you if the road was clear when you pulled out, no need to look on the inside behind all the time
there is a need to be aware of your 360 bubble all the time when riding
I like this video as it is calculated, smooth and enjoyable. The one issue I have - which has put me off looking to ROSPA qualifications etc - is that the 'over the shoulder glance' (left and right) would be expected as part of the qualification. I have a RT1200 (BMW) with good mirrors and, on these mirrors I have smaller circular mirrors (bottom right and adjustable) which gives me vision beyond an 'over the shoulder glance' but without the need to move the head at all, which I consider is even safer, but I doubt this would be acceptable to the examiners. My feelings are that, if you have modern-day accessories that eliminate the need for glancing back etc., then there is no need to glance back at all as long as you have checked these mirrors fully. Just a point I wanted to share. Having said that, thank you for a very good and informative video on what appears to be a lovely route!
It’s all about checking the blind spot which is about 90* left or right. Ride safe.
@@markholroyd5365 and the fitted mirrors PLUS the small circular mirrors stuck on the fitted mirrors (giving additional vision) do not give that vision? I would suggest they give even better vision PLUS there is no need to move your head from the road ahead to check this view which surely has got to be much safer that looking over the shoulder.
@@markholroyd5365 I fully agree with your point, Mark, except I prefer to move my eyes (ONLY) to see what is behind me and to my left & right, without the need to have to turn my head 90 degrees. It is obvious that this is a far safer method. With 2 mirrors on each side, set to view overlapping area of 90 degrees and more, it is probably safer than what ROSPA suggest; it's a case of utilising modern technology and not just hanging onto old methods.
I got dumped on friday on FB messenger (Bullet dodges IMO) but trying to remain friends at the time I told her I had got home safe, and she asked what I was thinking about on the ride home. I don't think the answer she was expecting was "IPSGA, and I need a new pair of tyres next month". Shot that one down quick lol
great one.. sorry to hear about the breakup but great to hear you were thinking about your ride :)
@@RiderCamTV like i said bullet dodged lol. Was the most sarcastic biker response i could come up with. Im still smiling
No it would not impress me if you road fast but I think some of what you do is over the top .
its all about planning, may look over the top but some of your comments have said that you have had collisions and some of the things you described could possibly have been avoided by applying IPSGA. its not for everyone I guess but unless you do the course or know about it it may not make sense
If the car pulled out it would hit you it’s as simple as that.
I think your missing the point of planning for what you can reasonably expect to happen
Your videos are the best.
aaaw, fanx buddy :)
Hi my name's Paul. I'm not sure whether you've ever covered it on your channel but I'd like you guys to do a vlog on trial breaking and your thoughts and opinions. Cheers
paul windle hiya. We will not be making a video about this subject. Ride safe and don’t trail break.
Why don’t you use your mirrors??
we counted the other day and on a ride we check our mirrors constantly, probably every 5-7 seconds, just that your not seeing it
Great video! Two points to raise, however. Firstly, I felt Toby did not anticipate the car turning right following his exit from the previous junction, and got caught in the wrong position, towards the right of his lane, stationary, behind it. He might have appeared to a following driver to be turning right, following the car ahead of him (despite no indication). Secondly, I had a wee intake of breath when Toby met the van on the corner! The closing speed appeared quite high on the video, and it made me think "don't go faster than you can see". Very pertinent in the Highlands of Scotland where summertime foreign tourists regularly appear on the wrong side of the road! Excellent video, and keep up the great work!
hi mate, thanks for the comments, always good for dicsussion. with the junction, we didn't actually stop although a little close to the car infront. To a car behind, mark was behind and neither of us were signalling to turn right, so no miss information. The corner where the van was was about 25 miles an hour and although the camera seems to show it was quite close, there was a lot of room between the bike and car (albeit) that the van was on the wrong side of the road, hence the drastic drop in speed for that corner.... everyday is a learning day and watching back its great to see how we can improve our ride as there is no such thing as a perfect ride, always learning, and always making mistakes to learn from. :) love riding indeed... :)
RiderCamTV . Thanks for taking time out to reply! Video doesn't always give an accurate impression of real life. Keep the videos coming and stay safe!
Some great information on this video. Really enjoy learning these techniques. 🏍👍🏼.
Please tell me what brand is the phone holder in the middle of the handlebar ! Thanks a lot ! Cheers !
Razvan R1200GS its called a Quad lock. We have done a review on the various types.
How do you know were you at them accidents