What a rider decides when entering a corner will likely become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Believing you are capable of completing the curve is a powerful thing! Photo by Kevin Wing.
A Question of Commitment: The choice you make in a corner is often a self-fulfilling prophecy.
 
Are you in or are you out" Are you going to make a move or are you going to just sit there" It?s time to commit. As in marriage, when entering into a curve, it?s best to stay committed, even when things aren?t going as planned?like when carrying too much speed into a curve. Here?s how to assure a happy ending and a lasting relationship with your bike.
Commit. Simply deciding you will complete the curve (versus deciding you are likely to crash) is a powerful determining factor in the outcome of the situation. What you decide will likely become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Trust that you?and your bike?have the ability to complete the corner and stay committed. Don?t allow crashing to be an option. Look to the desired future. The natural human response is to stare down an impending threat (that guardrail or ditch outside the curve). Instead, turn your eyes toward the desired exit and the bike will follow. Can?t break the stare" Try an exaggerated glance over your inside shoulder.
Although the turn may be tighter than anticipated, this rider has his attention (and his eyes) focused on where he wants to be at the outcome of the curve.
Let it all out. Release all muscle tension with a b...