Foreword by Simon PaveyAdventure Riding Techniques is the definitive guide to the specialist skills needed for off-road adventure riding, written to give readers the confidence to undertake a long-distance adventure ride, whatever the conditions. The book takes a practical approach to adventure bike basics, riding techniques, crossing different types of terrain, riding positions and survival. In typical Haynes style, using picture-led chapters and step-by-step instructions, the book covers all the key aspects of the techniques relevant to adventure riding.
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A guide to the specialist skills needed for off-road adventure riding. It takes a practical approach to adventure bike basics, riding techniques, crossing different types of terrain, riding positions and survival. It covers the various key aspects of the techniques relevant to adventure riding.
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Adventure bike preparation: bike basics including suspension and tyre pressures, training schools, luggage, equipment and accessories. Terrain: gravel, sand, rocks, mud, water, road. Essential skills: steep ascents/descents, ruts and obstacles, getting out of trouble. Specialist techniques: riding at speed, brake slide turns, riding off camber, digging out. Long-distance riding: motivation, mental preparation, fitness, nutrition and hydration, route-planning, navigation and communication. Security and survival: personal safety, cultural differences, survival techniques, first aid.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781844255726
Publisert
2009-03-19
Utgiver
Vendor
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Vekt
861 gr
Høyde
270 mm
Bredde
210 mm
Dybde
17 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
176

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Biographical note

Robert Wicks is the author of Haynes's Adventure Motorcycling and works as Commercial Director for the Powerboat P1 World Championship. Greg Baker is a veteran motorcycle enthusiast, having owned more than 35 different motorcycles to date. The pair have ridden together extensively and together have more than 100,000 miles in the saddle.