22-06-19, 09:29 PM
Trail braking is a brilliant technique that I personally think every rider should learn. It gives you so much more control through the corner and is especially useful on the road where there is a chance of the conditions changing mid corner.
You basically still brake as normal up to the corner but instead of letting go and coasting, you taper the brakes off until the Apex then you go straight back on the throttle. Theres slightly more nuance to it but that's the general just.
People going on about braking mid corner being dangerous clearly don't understand how it works. If done correctly it gives you more grip and more stability.
If you dont know how it works (or how to do it properly) then I'd suggest watching a few YouTube videos on the subject before trying it for yourself.
Once you get the hang of it you'll be surprised how much more confidence you can get through the bends
You basically still brake as normal up to the corner but instead of letting go and coasting, you taper the brakes off until the Apex then you go straight back on the throttle. Theres slightly more nuance to it but that's the general just.
People going on about braking mid corner being dangerous clearly don't understand how it works. If done correctly it gives you more grip and more stability.
If you dont know how it works (or how to do it properly) then I'd suggest watching a few YouTube videos on the subject before trying it for yourself.
Once you get the hang of it you'll be surprised how much more confidence you can get through the bends