What a great and inspiring video! I’m absolutely hooked on track school (as distinguished from commercially operated track days, which can be frustratingly dangerous, or at least seem so). Your comment about billionaires becoming millionaires is hilarious and not far fetched. However, some folks who are similarly addicted make it their main hobby, eventually developing a set-up (usually beginning with a track bike and trailer and often progressing to a toy hauler or an RV and enclosed trailer), sometimes getting into amateur racing and/or additional activities such as Supermoto. Your background as a scientist is interesting because many school attendees are intellectually driven, often working as engineers, pilots, or in other professions that involve intellectual challenge. For me, the combination of seemingly endless details regarding bike dynamics, cornering technique, and throttle and brake control, with the development of physical skills, coordination, and heightened awareness of your slightest pressure and movement on the motorcycle are fascinating, challenging, physically exhausting, and just incredibly fun. I hope you find a way to continue to explore the art of riding on track. Thank you for the fun video!
I've been on the track 3 times. I made that a priority shortly after getting my new ZX10. I don't think there's enough GOOD things I can say about going out there and being able to push your bike to the limit. You get so much clarity on where the limits ACTUALLY are because it's a safe environment.
This was such an encouraging video. My greatest takeaway I think is the spill over effect into other areas of our lives. If you face a scary situation and overcome it in one area (tacking track days) it gives you confidence when facing fears in other parts of your life as well. That was worth the price of admission!! Thank you for taking the time Lali to make great videos!
Exactly! Spot on. It's like a snowball effect where you see that you can do one thing you were fearful of, so you can do the next thing you're fearful of, and so on..
I started track days in my late 50’s and same as you I thought I was not skilled enough. My Son got me to go track school and 3 years later I am a track addict.
I have watched a few of your videos and have appreciated that you do not cross your own personal boundaries when it comes to feeling safe. I have had many friends that bought bikes and start racing around and are riding way beyond their skill level. So it is good that you are learning and becoming familiar with your bike at your own pace.
Thank you for wearing my number. You made me proud. While I myself have not done a track day. I do think the best way is with an instructor because you’ll develop good habits to be fast but also safe. You’re not pushing the limits. You’re just developing good habits. I’m the same way with seeing the bad scenarios in my head and that holding me back. Just in different ways. I do push pretty hard, to the point of saying to myself that was stupid I shouldn’t do that again. But I also don’t take risks if I know I can achieve it playing safe. So it’s like doing something that feels cool not scary. Where I should just take that full step and actually develop the skill even if it’s scary. I think it started because I grew up skateboarding most of my life and injured myself when I was young. So the older I got the less risk I took because I knew how something could go bad and let that take away something I really enjoyed to the point I no longer skateboard because I got in my own head too much
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS FREE FOR YOU!!! I have the same issue with worst case scenario. But I don't let that stop me from riding at the track, and everyday. EVER! Great video, this will help and inspire a lot of people. Nearly everything you learn and practice at trackdays transfers onto the street. So keep doing trackdays, and practicing those skills on the street. #1 Be comfortable. You cannot ride safely, at pace, confidently, smoothly, if you are not comfortable. Find body positions that you're comfortable with. You may be surprised at how little you need to move off/around the bike. Johnathan Rae is a great example of this. #2 Be smooth. This is only second to comfort, because it's nearly as important. Smooth roll ons, roll offs, applying the brakes, releasing the brakes (probably the more difficult one), transitioning on the bike to learning how to load the tires. #3 Break through your mental wall. You will constantly reach your limits, and need to break through them. You just need to decide whether you're comfortable with that pace and that's it. Or you want more and you actually need to go beyond your limits to expand them. Think of new/different ways to grow and try techniques. Enter a little bit fast, brake a little later, roll on the throttle a little bit sooner/faster. Also learning when to sacrifice some speed in one area to gain in another. Comfortable, Smooth, Breakthrough. I don't know what they teach you in the course. But grab a bike tire, just the tire. Hold it lightly and lean it over gradually and bump it at the same time. See when it slips out from under you. Add more pressure and do the same thing. The more you load the tire, the more force it can take, and changes it can handle. This also works in reverse if you let go of the brake quickly and unload the front tire. You lose all that traction and slide.
I was also scared and excited at my first track day. Well, I got hooked. 3 years later, I’m now an expert racer. Definitely a lot to learn doing a track day, so much info that can translate to riding better and safer on the street.
Congrats on doing it! Hey, when I started riding there was no such thing, so it took me a lot longer than 8 years! I chose to do a CA Superbike School 2-day, so it wasn't cheap, but damn was it worth it! I met Mr. Parks at one of the motorcycle safety days that was put on at Joint Base Andrews, where I work (contractor, not military), will have to pick up his book (he didn't publish it until some time after that safety day, which was mostly a lot of vendors for various things, couple with a group ride which I didn't do, I just stopped by on my lunch break). One of the items from the school I did was the video bike; they have you do two laps each day on it, and after the school you get a flash drive with your video laps on it. Watching it later I couldn't help but think how I could have been going faster in so many places but I thought I was doing my best at the time I did the laps! Best lap I had was the last session I went out on. Didn't think to check the tires though, I know I've never gotten the ones on my bike looking like yours did!
I had those same butterflies at my first ever session, you're not alone. And that point when I finally started to trust my tires was amazing. The next coolest feeling was clicking off several good laps in a row, but it was like i was on autopilot. Almost like i was riding subconsciously? It was July at VIR so I i may have been slightly delirious and suffering a mild heat stroke, but it got my bump too. Best adivce i can give is to ride with friends. I've done a lot of solo TDs, but having friends around makes it better.
A short statured small lady on a Pan America is a hero! I have been riding since 1977 but have never done a track day because there are none even close to me. The drag strip an hour and a half away was fun until someone on a turbo Hayabusa got into the 6s above 180mph in the 1000'. From that day forward bikes are only allowed to run the 1/8 mile. No fun. I do that blast every time I ride on the street!
Yes, You Are right, track days WILL improve your skills, and when YOU return to normal roads you feel that you get more confedence while riding through turnus... Greetings from CZECH REPUBLIC and Jeep your rubber side Down.
Good video on doing a track day, very encouraging for people new to motorcycles and track days. Good point, a track day is actually safer than riding on the streets. Track days are what helps me bond and become more comfortable with my bikes.
I hope my nieces grow up to be like you. This made me remember by last sports bike. It was a yellow 2000 Aprilia RSV Mille. Thanks for that memory recall.
Thanks for this. I want to squeeze in a track day here in colorado before the season ends. It would be my 1st one as well. I just want to get better at riding!
Interesting fact, just got a moto for like a month or so. I've been karting with a friend and afterwards hopped on the moto to get home. I felt like a whole new rider, so much more confident on pushing the limits of the bike and so much better control and driving. I can't imagine what a track day on a moto will do to a newbie, most likely they will be able to enjoy their bikes more
That's an awesome and upbeat video. Regarding advice for doing track days, leave the ego at the gate. Approach the track day relaxed and open to learning from both instructors and other riders. Push your limits within reason. As you get faster, the margin of safety diminishes so the steps for improvement tend to be smaller. Enjoy yourself. As an instructor, I typically do 40+ track days per year and there is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone with a receptive attitude who is a better rider at the end of the day vs the morning after putting instruction into action.
"Because of you, I've decided to go for an MT-07. It may be next year, but I saw your progress and decided this is the perfect bike for someone like me, a newbie biker
A great choice! You'll love the punchy-ness the MT07 has in the low RPMs. Although...I cant recommend it for a first time rider. But you know yourself better than I do so if you have the discipline go for it!
Awesome Lali! I myself wondered the same question after doing some street riding myself with my own bike en seeing it improve every ride I do. But then think that if you were on a track like other people do and ride even faster through corners then you can imagine yourself doing. That's actually mind blowing. 😆 Here in The Netherlands we get proper riding classes so you learn everything you need and hone these skills after passing the exam. Riding on a track is definitely something I would like to do on my bike as well. It will be so useful and fun. Did some with my Civic back in the days, and it was hella fun!
Love your content, and thank you for the kind of transparency you offer into your own experience and growth. While we all vary in the experience and expression of it, you’ve shown that all riders are offered the opportunity for greater and more reflective depth into what makes our lives more meaningful across the board.
Lee Parks is good stuff. They run the California Motorcycle Safety Program now (for like 10 years or so), after taking over from the MSF. Personally, after 40 years of riding, a little dual sporting/adv, intermediate training with a local Sheriff's office and commuting in Silicon Valley, I've never felt the need to do a crack day. I'm comfortable at speeds well over the speed limit. The only issue I have with people doing crack days is they come home and want to practice riding at track speeds on public roads, which is a bad idea for so many reasons. I have a saying... those that seek the edge are destined to go over it. Motorcycles are addictive. One of the first things you notice is how fast even an average bike is. Power to weight ratio. And there's the leaning and the field of vision that changes your whole perception from being strapped in a metal cage. FWIW, chicken strips go great with bbq sauce. Great to see a video from you again!
Now I also think about doing a guided track day. I want to improve my riding skills and feel more confident when riding. From your video I feel it really could help me achieving that. Also knowing I don't have to buy a expensive set of race tires helps. Thank you 🙏
Nice progress! Track day was free there? That's cool. So those outside of the state pay over $375 for track riding there. Thanks for the info and details.
Offroad track days are great. Racing track days are stressful. Learned so much at offroad track days. Won't go to a track day at race track again. To many egos it wasn't fun.
Absolutely love every part of this so much, way to go!!! I did my first trackday in 2005, when I was 17 or so, and it legitimately changed my life. The skills you learn are invaluable and learning to push the limits of a motorcycle helps you in everything you'll do on them for the rest of your life. But even more than that, trying something new, even when it's a bit scary, is brave and awesome, so much respect for getting out there and going for it!
This was so helpful! I have all the same fears about attract day that you mentioned. So hearing your experience gives me confidence to want to go to a track day sooner. Thank you so much!
I started following you when you were Parallali, very happy to see your progress. I started taking track riding seriously last year and have been documenting my progress which was rather good in just one year ( 12 trackdays) on my channel. I'm hoping other riders can see the progress, be inspired and hopefully learn from it.
I like the face at the starting line, it's something like: "Let me tell you something! Let me tell you something!!!" 😂 , but I bet it was fun and you would do it again. Ride Safe ✌.
Sorry Miss Lali I've no track experience to share! What this old fart can share is gratitude. On my antique touring bikes I have slid on road stripe paint and had that vinyl eating pucker factor in curves and turns. I've had my excessive speed tickets on long (fairly) straight roads (130 in a 65) and have since accepted the slower life of riding. You do impress me in so many ways. My eldest daughter loves your videos and is just happy riding her Low Rider like her Dad. Neither of us or your instructors can give you self esteem, but we are oh so happy you aren't riding above your skill level with an inflated ego. Thank You for sharing your emotional roller coaster feelings and how you've grown. That truly is the sign of maturity! Enjoy your riding while we enjoy your sharing. You are a great role model! With Love and Respect, you are in my prayers Hoka Hey
Track days are the bomb! I have learned so much from riding track that has made me faster and safer on the street. I hope you get to do lots more of them next year!
2:00 I point people to cheap, pre-crashed bikes not covered in plastic early on for this reason. Worrying about damaging your bike really gets in the way of learning. To learn quickly, you need a bike that is either so cheap, or so sturdy, or one thats already beat to hell, that damaging it never crosses your mind. To many people buy their "dream bike" an never practice any basic skills for fear of dropping their pride an joy, and/or their wallet. They end up being that guy duck walking u-turns after 10 years of riding. Its rare to see someone admit that fear of damaging their bike kept them from doing something though. Glad to see you understand it did you. I know its done it to me too. Not my first bike that was a beater, but the one I got after not riding for a few years. It was to easy to damage.
Binging your videos it's more than bike teach about bike omg teaching life skills like do it sceard is something I strive to be able to use when I'm afraid of things
Omg... leaning the bike... I really need to learn how to proper do it. I am traumatize that the bike will slip sideways everytime. Good job on your learnings!
One of the big problems with track days is that the cost of entry is really high. A leather suit, an airbag, a bike you can afford to bin (almost no insurance covers your bike on the track), maybe a new helmet (I needed one because my normal helmet is modular), new gloves (gauntlets). Not counting the "bike you can bin" (which will be different for everyone), your 1000's in before you set foot on the track. Don't have a trailer or pickup truck? Oh, this could get really expensive. I'm gearing up for my first track day right now and while I hope I enjoy it, I will NEVER say to anyone riding like an idiot on the street "You need to take it to the track" again. There's a REAL good reason that many people don't take it to track, it's a huge barrier to have all the gear, insurance, and bike that's ready to ride on track. Including the cost of my bike for the track (I cannot afford to bin my S1000), it wouldn't shock me if I'm 20K in at this point. At least I already own a pickup truck! The gulf between twisting the throttle 2 seconds longer to see what 100MPH and "take it to the track" could almost not be wider. I don't condone riding like an idiot on the road, but, having now "prepped" for a track day, there's a reason that most of the kids you see going 120+ on the highway aren't "taking it to the track". They can't even come close to affording it, the first track day could easily cost more than their bike!
Can we get a t-shirt that says "praise the helmet hair"? I'd totally buy it haha. I've seen a couple vids saying the MT07 is such a fun bike on the track--looks like you and Spicy Boi crushed it. Way to go!🤘🏻🔥
I instruct on track, but would recommend a skills day instead. The difference is about exploring the limits of your cornering/braking ability in safety. You will be surprised how far you can go, especially as you know that the grip is there, the same bends AND nothing coming the other way. Track days, whilst can be fun, they can also be very intimidating, with lots of expectations which likely aren't relevant. You have bigger balls than most, taking a Pan Am off road.
Love it, great video, I have done a couple of courses at the track and loved it , but need to do a proper track day with instructions, my biggest fear is other riders taking me out
Wait, you're in the Burgh?! That's my hometown, but I've been in CO for 25 years now. I'm gonna look up this track, I might visit sometime next time I'm home. Thanks, great job.
I get it got my license literally 23 years ago and haven’t done a track even though I’ve wanted. Also want to do an ADV coarse, but I absolutely think of the worse things. More worried about hurting someone else or the bike. Plus gear inhibiting. Hard to justify 500+ for a suit I may only use once.
Where was this track day, Pocono Raceway? I ask because I'm in PA as well, and want to know when the class opens for sign up so I can go next riding season, and how many spots/classes were there? Thanks!
@@AntiParallali oooof. Id have to make that a mid season vacation haha, 5 hours one way. I'll keep my eyes open for classes though, might be worth the hotel stay. Thanks Lali.
Omggg you're 5'4"??!?! ADORABLEEEEEEEEEEE lol. Ever since I first started following you, I kept thinking you were around 5'7" or 5'8" hahaha. Still would have been adorable either way! Keep up the great workkkk!! c:
Real question..... Is that an agv thing? Pitting out she flips her visor closed with no hands. Will it actually latch properly that way? I might shop helmets if that's the case.
It's designed that way, it does latch fully like that. It's more difficult to keep the visor up than down actually...like going over a bump in the road will close it
@@AntiParallali gave up motorcycles as people in DC area suck at driving. I don't need another $$$ hobby 😂 I still have my endorsement and maybe if I move to a lower populated area!
We had that around here for a while when covid hit there was almost nobody outside and it was perfect riding weather too, omg bliss...empty roads for miles
Any track day tips from those who have done a bunch? Would love to hear them!
Don't Crash..
I was going to say Don't Die. 😮😮😮
Get a Hellite GP Electronic Air Vest can be used on the street or the Track .
@@davepelfrey3958 I just told her to get a Helite GP Air Vest .
What a great and inspiring video! I’m absolutely hooked on track school (as distinguished from commercially operated track days, which can be frustratingly dangerous, or at least seem so). Your comment about billionaires becoming millionaires is hilarious and not far fetched. However, some folks who are similarly addicted make it their main hobby, eventually developing a set-up (usually beginning with a track bike and trailer and often progressing to a toy hauler or an RV and enclosed trailer), sometimes getting into amateur racing and/or additional activities such as Supermoto. Your background as a scientist is interesting because many school attendees are intellectually driven, often working as engineers, pilots, or in other professions that involve intellectual challenge. For me, the combination of seemingly endless details regarding bike dynamics, cornering technique, and throttle and brake control, with the development of physical skills, coordination, and heightened awareness of your slightest pressure and movement on the motorcycle are fascinating, challenging, physically exhausting, and just incredibly fun. I hope you find a way to continue to explore the art of riding on track. Thank you for the fun video!
"Do it scared" is the definition of courage 💪💪💪💪💪
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Part of being a good biker is knowing your limits, but also being willing to step out of your comfort zone. You demonstrate that pretty well.
Track days helped me evolve from a motorcycle rider to being a motorcycle pilot. Best way I can explain it.
I've been on the track 3 times. I made that a priority shortly after getting my new ZX10. I don't think there's enough GOOD things I can say about going out there and being able to push your bike to the limit. You get so much clarity on where the limits ACTUALLY are because it's a safe environment.
couldn't agree more with what you said
This was such an encouraging video. My greatest takeaway I think is the spill over effect into other areas of our lives. If you face a scary situation and overcome it in one area (tacking track days) it gives you confidence when facing fears in other parts of your life as well. That was worth the price of admission!! Thank you for taking the time Lali to make great videos!
Exactly! Spot on. It's like a snowball effect where you see that you can do one thing you were fearful of, so you can do the next thing you're fearful of, and so on..
I started track days in my late 50’s and same as you I thought I was not skilled enough. My Son got me to go track school and 3 years later I am a track addict.
I have watched a few of your videos and have appreciated that you do not cross your own personal boundaries when it comes to feeling safe. I have had many friends that bought bikes and start racing around and are riding way beyond their skill level. So it is good that you are learning and becoming familiar with your bike at your own pace.
I appreciate that
Thank you for wearing my number. You made me proud. While I myself have not done a track day. I do think the best way is with an instructor because you’ll develop good habits to be fast but also safe. You’re not pushing the limits. You’re just developing good habits. I’m the same way with seeing the bad scenarios in my head and that holding me back. Just in different ways. I do push pretty hard, to the point of saying to myself that was stupid I shouldn’t do that again. But I also don’t take risks if I know I can achieve it playing safe. So it’s like doing something that feels cool not scary. Where I should just take that full step and actually develop the skill even if it’s scary. I think it started because I grew up skateboarding most of my life and injured myself when I was young. So the older I got the less risk I took because I knew how something could go bad and let that take away something I really enjoyed to the point I no longer skateboard because I got in my own head too much
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS FREE FOR YOU!!! I have the same issue with worst case scenario. But I don't let that stop me from riding at the track, and everyday. EVER! Great video, this will help and inspire a lot of people.
Nearly everything you learn and practice at trackdays transfers onto the street. So keep doing trackdays, and practicing those skills on the street. #1 Be comfortable. You cannot ride safely, at pace, confidently, smoothly, if you are not comfortable. Find body positions that you're comfortable with. You may be surprised at how little you need to move off/around the bike. Johnathan Rae is a great example of this. #2 Be smooth. This is only second to comfort, because it's nearly as important. Smooth roll ons, roll offs, applying the brakes, releasing the brakes (probably the more difficult one), transitioning on the bike to learning how to load the tires. #3 Break through your mental wall. You will constantly reach your limits, and need to break through them. You just need to decide whether you're comfortable with that pace and that's it. Or you want more and you actually need to go beyond your limits to expand them. Think of new/different ways to grow and try techniques. Enter a little bit fast, brake a little later, roll on the throttle a little bit sooner/faster. Also learning when to sacrifice some speed in one area to gain in another.
Comfortable, Smooth, Breakthrough.
I don't know what they teach you in the course. But grab a bike tire, just the tire. Hold it lightly and lean it over gradually and bump it at the same time. See when it slips out from under you. Add more pressure and do the same thing. The more you load the tire, the more force it can take, and changes it can handle. This also works in reverse if you let go of the brake quickly and unload the front tire. You lose all that traction and slide.
Great post.
I hope more read then implement this.
Sounds spot on to me.👍🍻✌️
Best uplifting video in a long time! You are a great roll model for so many people, not just for women.
Wow, thank you! ❤️
I was also scared and excited at my first track day. Well, I got hooked. 3 years later, I’m now an expert racer. Definitely a lot to learn doing a track day, so much info that can translate to riding better and safer on the street.
gotta start somewhere right?
Congrats on doing it! Hey, when I started riding there was no such thing, so it took me a lot longer than 8 years! I chose to do a CA Superbike School 2-day, so it wasn't cheap, but damn was it worth it! I met Mr. Parks at one of the motorcycle safety days that was put on at Joint Base Andrews, where I work (contractor, not military), will have to pick up his book (he didn't publish it until some time after that safety day, which was mostly a lot of vendors for various things, couple with a group ride which I didn't do, I just stopped by on my lunch break). One of the items from the school I did was the video bike; they have you do two laps each day on it, and after the school you get a flash drive with your video laps on it. Watching it later I couldn't help but think how I could have been going faster in so many places but I thought I was doing my best at the time I did the laps! Best lap I had was the last session I went out on. Didn't think to check the tires though, I know I've never gotten the ones on my bike looking like yours did!
I had those same butterflies at my first ever session, you're not alone. And that point when I finally started to trust my tires was amazing. The next coolest feeling was clicking off several good laps in a row, but it was like i was on autopilot. Almost like i was riding subconsciously? It was July at VIR so I i may have been slightly delirious and suffering a mild heat stroke, but it got my bump too.
Best adivce i can give is to ride with friends. I've done a lot of solo TDs, but having friends around makes it better.
Youre genuine asf Lali. Looking foward to more great content! Getting my first bike this week chooo😊
How did it go? What bike did you get?
A short statured small lady on a Pan America is a hero! I have been riding since 1977 but have never done a track day because there are none even close to me. The drag strip an hour and a half away was fun until someone on a turbo Hayabusa got into the 6s above 180mph in the 1000'. From that day forward bikes are only allowed to run the 1/8 mile. No fun. I do that blast every time I ride on the street!
Yes, You Are right, track days WILL improve your skills, and when YOU return to normal roads you feel that you get more confedence while riding through turnus... Greetings from CZECH REPUBLIC and Jeep your rubber side Down.
idk why but the way you talk. its so calm and genuine. its not forced or anything I love your videos
Good video on doing a track day, very encouraging for people new to motorcycles and track days.
Good point, a track day is actually safer than riding on the streets.
Track days are what helps me bond and become more comfortable with my bikes.
I hope my nieces grow up to be like you. This made me remember by last sports bike. It was a yellow 2000 Aprilia RSV Mille. Thanks for that memory recall.
Do it scared...I'll use that when I adress the crew next time!! Big thank for this insightful video Lali!!
Thanks for this. I want to squeeze in a track day here in colorado before the season ends. It would be my 1st one as well. I just want to get better at riding!
Interesting fact, just got a moto for like a month or so. I've been karting with a friend and afterwards hopped on the moto to get home. I felt like a whole new rider, so much more confident on pushing the limits of the bike and so much better control and driving. I can't imagine what a track day on a moto will do to a newbie, most likely they will be able to enjoy their bikes more
Your always so insightful and encouraging. Keep up the great work and thank you for providing great content for young and old to watch.
That's an awesome and upbeat video. Regarding advice for doing track days, leave the ego at the gate. Approach the track day relaxed and open to learning from both instructors and other riders. Push your limits within reason. As you get faster, the margin of safety diminishes so the steps for improvement tend to be smaller. Enjoy yourself. As an instructor, I typically do 40+ track days per year and there is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone with a receptive attitude who is a better rider at the end of the day vs the morning after putting instruction into action.
"Because of you, I've decided to go for an MT-07. It may be next year, but I saw your progress and decided this is the perfect bike for someone like me, a newbie biker
A great choice! You'll love the punchy-ness the MT07 has in the low RPMs. Although...I cant recommend it for a first time rider. But you know yourself better than I do so if you have the discipline go for it!
Awesome Lali! I myself wondered the same question after doing some street riding myself with my own bike en seeing it improve every ride I do.
But then think that if you were on a track like other people do and ride even faster through corners then you can imagine yourself doing. That's actually mind blowing. 😆
Here in The Netherlands we get proper riding classes so you learn everything you need and hone these skills after passing the exam.
Riding on a track is definitely something I would like to do on my bike as well. It will be so useful and fun.
Did some with my Civic back in the days, and it was hella fun!
Love your content, and thank you for the kind of transparency you offer into your own experience and growth. While we all vary in the experience and expression of it, you’ve shown that all riders are offered the opportunity for greater and more reflective depth into what makes our lives more meaningful across the board.
Lee Parks is good stuff. They run the California Motorcycle Safety Program now (for like 10 years or so), after taking over from the MSF.
Personally, after 40 years of riding, a little dual sporting/adv, intermediate training with a local Sheriff's office and commuting in Silicon Valley, I've never felt the need to do a crack day. I'm comfortable at speeds well over the speed limit. The only issue I have with people doing crack days is they come home and want to practice riding at track speeds on public roads, which is a bad idea for so many reasons.
I have a saying... those that seek the edge are destined to go over it.
Motorcycles are addictive. One of the first things you notice is how fast even an average bike is. Power to weight ratio. And there's the leaning and the field of vision that changes your whole perception from being strapped in a metal cage.
FWIW, chicken strips go great with bbq sauce.
Great to see a video from you again!
Lali, you are Amazing, Incredible and Fantastic!! You Go Girl!! ❤💪🏻💪🏻🏁🏍️
Thank you 🙏
Now I also think about doing a guided track day. I want to improve my riding skills and feel more confident when riding. From your video I feel it really could help me achieving that. Also knowing I don't have to buy a expensive set of race tires helps. Thank you 🙏
The track is just a different riding experience, you really learn more on a track than you can on the road. Keep it up!
Nice Lali! I am nervous and excited for my first track day next month! Thank you for putting this vid out!!
You'll love it! You'll be nervous and excited at the same time, but excitement will prevail no worries hehe
Nice progress! Track day was free there? That's cool. So those outside of the state pay over $375 for track riding there. Thanks for the info and details.
Offroad track days are great. Racing track days are stressful. Learned so much at offroad track days. Won't go to a track day at race track again. To many egos it wasn't fun.
Absolutely love every part of this so much, way to go!!! I did my first trackday in 2005, when I was 17 or so, and it legitimately changed my life. The skills you learn are invaluable and learning to push the limits of a motorcycle helps you in everything you'll do on them for the rest of your life. But even more than that, trying something new, even when it's a bit scary, is brave and awesome, so much respect for getting out there and going for it!
Good info, Lali. Making plans to start doing track days next year. Can't wait! 😊
Have fun!
Great video Lali. I had planned to do a track day this year, but got hit on the bike. Maybe next year.
Lol, how random.. in the clip at COTA, I'm sitting right there with my son. Would have loved to say hi to you.. maybe next time :)
Small world haha! Those were some good viewing spots
This was so helpful! I have all the same fears about attract day that you mentioned. So hearing your experience gives me confidence to want to go to a track day sooner. Thank you so much!
That's such an awesome program you guys have in PA, I'm definitely going to visit from CT and pay for that experience, sounds super beneficial.
I started following you when you were Parallali, very happy to see your progress. I started taking track riding seriously last year and have been documenting my progress which was rather good in just one year ( 12 trackdays) on my channel. I'm hoping other riders can see the progress, be inspired and hopefully learn from it.
Awesome! You got this. You look like a seasoned pro.
Solid! glad you did it!
I like the face at the starting line, it's something like: "Let me tell you something! Let me tell you something!!!" 😂 , but I bet it was fun and you would do it again. Ride Safe ✌.
Omg LOL yes! 😂
Track day has officially been
added to the bucket list.
Heck yeah!
Catastrophizing, do it every day. Taking advice from you, thank you girl!!
Sorry Miss Lali I've no track experience to share!
What this old fart can share is gratitude. On my antique touring bikes I have slid on road stripe paint and had that vinyl eating pucker factor in curves and turns. I've had my excessive speed tickets on long (fairly) straight roads (130 in a 65) and have since accepted the slower life of riding. You do impress me in so many ways. My eldest daughter loves your videos and is just happy riding her Low Rider like her Dad. Neither of us or your instructors can give you self esteem, but we are oh so happy you aren't riding above your skill level with an inflated ego. Thank You for sharing your emotional roller coaster feelings and how you've grown. That truly is the sign of maturity!
Enjoy your riding while we enjoy your sharing. You are a great role model!
With Love and Respect, you are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
Good story friend! Now I want to follow you on the road AND here about your time at NJ!
Wow, I 100% agree with everything you said.
Track days are the bomb! I have learned so much from riding track that has made me faster and safer on the street. I hope you get to do lots more of them next year!
2:00 I point people to cheap, pre-crashed bikes not covered in plastic early on for this reason. Worrying about damaging your bike really gets in the way of learning. To learn quickly, you need a bike that is either so cheap, or so sturdy, or one thats already beat to hell, that damaging it never crosses your mind. To many people buy their "dream bike" an never practice any basic skills for fear of dropping their pride an joy, and/or their wallet. They end up being that guy duck walking u-turns after 10 years of riding. Its rare to see someone admit that fear of damaging their bike kept them from doing something though. Glad to see you understand it did you. I know its done it to me too. Not my first bike that was a beater, but the one I got after not riding for a few years. It was to easy to damage.
Binging your videos it's more than bike teach about bike omg teaching life skills like do it sceard is something I strive to be able to use when I'm afraid of things
Omg... leaning the bike... I really need to learn how to proper do it. I am traumatize that the bike will slip sideways everytime.
Good job on your learnings!
Knowledge is power. Track days are addicting!
One of the big problems with track days is that the cost of entry is really high. A leather suit, an airbag, a bike you can afford to bin (almost no insurance covers your bike on the track), maybe a new helmet (I needed one because my normal helmet is modular), new gloves (gauntlets). Not counting the "bike you can bin" (which will be different for everyone), your 1000's in before you set foot on the track. Don't have a trailer or pickup truck? Oh, this could get really expensive.
I'm gearing up for my first track day right now and while I hope I enjoy it, I will NEVER say to anyone riding like an idiot on the street "You need to take it to the track" again. There's a REAL good reason that many people don't take it to track, it's a huge barrier to have all the gear, insurance, and bike that's ready to ride on track. Including the cost of my bike for the track (I cannot afford to bin my S1000), it wouldn't shock me if I'm 20K in at this point. At least I already own a pickup truck!
The gulf between twisting the throttle 2 seconds longer to see what 100MPH and "take it to the track" could almost not be wider. I don't condone riding like an idiot on the road, but, having now "prepped" for a track day, there's a reason that most of the kids you see going 120+ on the highway aren't "taking it to the track". They can't even come close to affording it, the first track day could easily cost more than their bike!
Well, I feel encouraged now to look for a track day
Looking awesome out there 👏🏽
Thank you 🤗
12:56 - Wow!! Those thoughts came out of left field.
I hope ur not thinking about the horizontal bop when ur on the track.
Hahaha no, I think about a different type of rubber at the track 😂
Amazing job young lady, you are an inspiration!
Dont ever stop being scared !!!
Can we get a t-shirt that says "praise the helmet hair"? I'd totally buy it haha. I've seen a couple vids saying the MT07 is such a fun bike on the track--looks like you and Spicy Boi crushed it. Way to go!🤘🏻🔥
I instruct on track, but would recommend a skills day instead.
The difference is about exploring the limits of your cornering/braking ability in safety. You will be surprised how far you can go, especially as you know that the grip is there, the same bends AND nothing coming the other way.
Track days, whilst can be fun, they can also be very intimidating, with lots of expectations which likely aren't relevant.
You have bigger balls than most, taking a Pan Am off road.
Definitely also recommend taking their parking lot courses before a track day
@@AntiParallali slow riding teaches finesse, although riding fast is fun too.
Having "chicken strips" proves nothing.
Catastrophizing anxiety, in military we had guys that's were said to have this symptom. Basically we did it scared!
Heck yeah. Good for you. I ride a slow bike and want to do a track day.
Congrats. That's just awesome that you got to do that. 😎😎
Love it, great video, I have done a couple of courses at the track and loved it , but need to do a proper track day with instructions, my biggest fear is other riders taking me out
It definitely can happen, but just keeping your distance helps. We weren't allowed to pass unless we could keep 6 feet away at all times
looks good. body position looks on point
Bravo Lali 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This video was awesome. love watching new riders make it to the track. and stop worrying about crashing. it aint that bad 🤣
Let it be a lowside if anything
@@AntiParallali hope you don’t find out anytime soon tho
This is awesome!! Congratulations 🎉 you rawk!!
Trust your bike and physics.
For most people, you'll give out long before your motorcycle will (provided you're not dragging parts on the ground).
True, I was definitely exhausted before Spicy boi was done for the day
Wait, you're in the Burgh?! That's my hometown, but I've been in CO for 25 years now. I'm gonna look up this track, I might visit sometime next time I'm home. Thanks, great job.
Pitt race is a great track! Smooth, good corners, everyone loves it!
Love this Lali! 💜
Thank you! :D
haven't done any Track Days but its on the Bucket List
Definitely do it! Very fun
Its on my bucket list to start doing track days. Need to make this a priority. Great video
Go for it!
You go girl!
Fun look at the first line of motovloggers. Would I have a channel without you guys? No one knows!!!!!
Your body position looked real good
Nerv dumps are the worst. I feel ya 😊
Lmao "nerv dumps" 🤣 that's good
The grin says it all! Im jealous!!
always the grin gives it away hehe
@AntiParallali I bet your riding will be a lot more confident. Just don't go too fast on real roads. :) Of course you know that. 😉
Nice presentation. Looks like a lot of fun.
3:25 - Ah yes. The panic poop.
I get it got my license literally 23 years ago and haven’t done a track even though I’ve wanted. Also want to do an ADV coarse, but I absolutely think of the worse things. More worried about hurting someone else or the bike. Plus gear inhibiting. Hard to justify 500+ for a suit I may only use once.
Hey, some tracks have Suits available for hire for the day.... worth checking it out
Great video!!🔥
This is awesome! How fast were you typically going?
Lali, absolutely fantastic video, so very well done 👍👏👏👏👏👏🌶️🏍️
Hell yeah 😎
I love the little flag on your suit! :) Mișto...
Where was this track day, Pocono Raceway? I ask because I'm in PA as well, and want to know when the class opens for sign up so I can go next riding season, and how many spots/classes were there? Thanks!
Pittsburgh International race complex. Classes start in April and usually go through September sign up early though spots fill up!
@@AntiParallali oooof. Id have to make that a mid season vacation haha, 5 hours one way. I'll keep my eyes open for classes though, might be worth the hotel stay. Thanks Lali.
Omggg you're 5'4"??!?! ADORABLEEEEEEEEEEE lol. Ever since I first started following you, I kept thinking you were around 5'7" or 5'8" hahaha. Still would have been adorable either way! Keep up the great workkkk!! c:
That would have made things a bit easier if I was that tall yeah lol. Unfortunately I have to play most bikes on hard mode lol
@@AntiParallali Hahaha trueeee. Challenges are always worth it in the end though~ 😎😎😎
I gotta see if colorado is one of those states that has programs like that for motorcycle safety
So how is the masters thing going? Have you got your masters yet?
Yes I've finished my masters, it's the PhD I'm finishing up now
Real question..... Is that an agv thing? Pitting out she flips her visor closed with no hands. Will it actually latch properly that way? I might shop helmets if that's the case.
It's designed that way, it does latch fully like that. It's more difficult to keep the visor up than down actually...like going over a bump in the road will close it
I never did a track day in a car or a bike but a bike sounds sorta scary to me as well haha. I really want to do one with my car, maybe next year.
You should do it on both! Never did it in a car but that would be fun too!
@@AntiParallali gave up motorcycles as people in DC area suck at driving. I don't need another $$$ hobby 😂
I still have my endorsement and maybe if I move to a lower populated area!
Scared is alert and ready.
Wait.... Dr Lali? No big deal...
Putting your fears out there helps everyone realize that they’re not the only ones.
I yern for riding without any cars or trucks or sand or leaves or deer or oil.
We had that around here for a while when covid hit there was almost nobody outside and it was perfect riding weather too, omg bliss...empty roads for miles
Nice!