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Essential skills sets

01 Cornering class

▸ Why do it?

“A good cornering technique is essential for safety, but it also enables you to maintain your speed through the corner,” says Streather.

▸ How to do it

Set up cones in an empty car park and practise weaving around them. “Place the cones so that you can ride corners in both directions, and at right angles

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