RIDDING SCHOOLS

Whatever else you’re planning to do on your bike in 2018, improving your riding should be at the top of the list. None of us are beyond learning new tricks – even Valentino Rossi is still developing his skills every time he races, after more than 20 years at the top.

Now, if you’ve been riding all through winter (well done if so!), it’s still worth thinking about how you can kick-start your season. Plan a few of these activities over the next nine months, focussing on the areas you think might need work, and you’ll get faster, smoother and safer throughout the year.

Every day’s a school day here at – so we’ve rounded up a few of the best ways to hone