Rural riding.

  • 02:59 Cornering Clinic

    Filmed on the A377 in Devon between Exeter and Barnstaple. This video highlights some of the planning, positioning and observation techniques required to successfully negotiate left and right hand country bends. Glenn puts the Suzuki GSX-R K9 to the test through some controlled riding.

  • 03:48 Urban Challenge

    This video demonstrates a range of observation, planning and machine control techniques used to negotiate a busy rural village high street. Check out the Urban Riding section of this site for advice and tips when commuting.

  • 02:20 Overtaking Clinic

    This clip looks at the preparation and execution of a clean overtake on the A377. Filmed within a location notorious for cars and farm traffic pulling out on bikers.

  • 01:52 Planning for junctions

    This short video considers observations that can assist riders when approaching junctions. Check out the Urban Riding section of this site for advice and tips when commuting.

The rural riding clips have been created to help bikers improve performance whilst increasing safety margins.

RoSPA diploma holder Glenn Julian rides the GSX-R1000 K9 through a series of scenarios that bikers tend to face on a daily basis and include cornering, planning for junctions, overtaking and urban riding, in this case on the A377 between Exeter to Barnstaple.

The aim, to demonstrate good practice through the best use of forward planning, positioning, braking, gears, throttle control, anticipating and planning for other road users.

Max Rider promotes seasonal riding to help keep your skills up to scratch. We want to make sure that come summer, 'rusty riders' are a thing of the past.

The Great British weather can often put many riders off, especially during the winter. But this season can offer some of the best riding conditions - think of those crisp, sunny days... Find out more