I started the who has crashed thread a few months back now. As mentioned, in this time 8 or 9 of our official / unofficial members have crashed. Today, another two riders went down (both have crashed before too).
In my opinion, today's bins came down to inexperience and a lack of concentration, but not fortunately speed. I am going to strongly recommend that our riders go to the Monday and Wednesday night "learn to ride" evenings that are held through KB for free by experienced riders.
I'll also go as far as to say that the first rider that binned should seriously think before getting back on his bike. You've crashed 3 or 4 times now and twice on separate occassions I've seen you overtake cars with oncoming cars coming straight at you. Both times you were lucky that the oncoming cars pulled over to let you through.
I may sound like a wanker saying this after you guys binned cause I know you'll already be pissed off with what happened today - but I think it needs to be said. I'm mates with a lot of you guys and don't wanna go to any funerals.
If any other KBers can offer any other practical riding programmes where our members can build up their cornering, braking, defensive driving skills etc it would be much appreciated.
I don't want this thread to turn into a finger pointing bollucking, what I want is some useful suggestions on how beginner, internediate and advanced riders can build up their skills.
Thank you.
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