Can't beat a commentary ride from Russ! A lot of the drivers in the UK could do with watching these-I think they'd be staggered at the level of observations, awareness and control. Cheers Russ. #yoda

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Very kind, thanks. ☺

4:14 Another thing to watch out for in Autumn, is the low sun behind you, you can tell its behind you by your long shadow infront, means car drivers approaching are probably glared by the low sun and may not see you approaching, so i generally stay in position 2 as they could be drifting close to the white line

Dear Russ, being a trainee rider for a future IAM test, I have been learning extensively from your videos and this was again a perfect video to take many from. Thank you very much!

I've been an IAM Masters Distinction rider since July but I still find tonnes of value in visiting advanced videos and information like this, especially if I've had some bad days/rides where I haven't felt like I have been riding to the standard I set myself (Sunday being a good example, was doing some National Observer training and just dropped the ball when my hips started to burn from pain). It's useful to hear what I am doing is right and that I need to doubt myself less. And in regards to the snipes at trail braking (which are always funny): I found trail braking hindered my riding more than helped. I found it affected my steering to the point of putting me out of position, it would mean traffic behind would catch up to me far too fast and it made me panic in the wet or on road I didn't know. Now, with IPSGA, limit points, flexible gear choice and a number of other tools on my belt, I am enjoying riding at a much better and consistent pace with often better speed than people following me and I am keeping myself much safer. Get advanced training, there is no one who will not benefit. Thanks for the uploads, Russ

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

That's great feedback thanks. It's commendable with your qualifications that you're still aiming at improving. That's what I love about riding myself, always aiming higher.

This is such an interesting video. I’ve been riding for a very long time but I think most us can learn from this. The level of observation and concentration needed to stay safe is what makes riding a bike such a magical thing, every ride is an adventure in some way or another.

@johnflavin1602

7 ай бұрын

Exactly, going straight from the bike to the car always reminds me how easy it is to drive a car in comparison.

Great running commentary, all great advanced riding advice. Excellent Roadcraft.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, wasn't a full commentary as I mention more but always nice to pick out key points.

Just the best commentary. I live in the USA so i have to convert from lef t to right etc., but even with that, everything makes so much sense. Great stuff.

@RoadcraftNottingham

8 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Tis is the season... Although, the weather (UK) has been all over the place recently. Nice to get out on the bike on those odd days of dryness and sunshine. Also, brilliant tips as usual. Always learning something new on your channel. 🙂

Excellent commentary, thanks.

Lovely video - thank you for the guidance and tips. I’ll put them to good use when I’m next out on my Guzzi. Safe riding and peace be with you.

Beutiful place for a ride I'm doing my CBT in a few weeks so if I'm successful I'll be riding through the winter on nice days so thankyou for the video

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

All the best with your CBT.

Absolutely fantastic ride out. Beautiful countryside & great, knowledgeable commentary, as always. Cheers Russ & very best wishes 🙌👍

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mick.

I did most of my lessons and both my tests during Winter and it was the best thing I did. In at the deep end did no harm 😊 Great video as always !

I remember watching your videos as a teen RCN dreaming of doing my test. A decade later and I've been riding and driving without incident. Thank you for your lessons 👑

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

That's great to hear. Thanks for the feedback.

Really enjoy Roadcraft Nottinghams content. It’s correct motorcycling based on years of founded information that is actually real and Russ is so articulate, it’s great to watch. It’s not an arrogant outlook of unfounded beliefs set out by other KZreadrs (naming no names, but across the pond shall we say) that could land susceptible riders in hot water. As an English person and rider, there are aspects of our country I’m not so impressed about but when it comes to motorcycling, I do believe we have a very high standard, thanks to the standards that police riders and instructors are held to. You only have to look at certain KZread motorcycle compilations to see there is what I believe to be a direct correlation between the quality of training here as opposed to elsewhere. I would love to eventually have the skill set of someone like Russ and I hope to book in one day when I’m headed Nottingham way! Thank you.

@RoadcraftNottingham

8 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say. Thanks.

A very sensible, experienced and safe rider.... but probably not the life and soul of the party 😉

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

True, plenty of my life and soul mates aren't with us any more. ☺

@andybrough1035

9 ай бұрын

@RoadcraftNottingham ...and perversely that's what makes riding so addictive and intense - you never know when you're time is up...live life to the max!

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

@@andybrough1035 depends how "max" you're talking, if it's having a laugh with quality people and enjoying whatever kind of riding you do generally, max, I'd agree, if it's "isn't that ghost rider cool" max...... 😉

Thank you for an excellent video!

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Yep. Bike doesn’t go away for winter. Been out mysrlf today towards Leicestershire. Lovely day.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Nice, was telling Leanna what a fantastic ERS session you had the other day, she's really pleased. ☺

@traceylloyd5382

9 ай бұрын

@@RoadcraftNottingham me too. You don’t know how much of a confidence boost it was. Biggest lesson learnt- I need to stop overthinking things. Hope she’s well.

Great to hear from you again Russ Missed you couldn’t agree more you can you get nice weather in the autumn even in the winter if you’re sensible….

Beautiful ride-along. Still tough to beat an ST11. Enjoy.

gee theses videos are so helpful

Good reminder video about how to ride in autumn/damp conditions. Thank you.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

90's Honda V4s were some great, real road, real world, all-weather motorcycles. No huge power step, no pulling arms out of sockets. Just smooth, relentless power and perfect fueling. Love them to this day....

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Every time I ride it, it makes me realise how amazing this bike is. That V4 sound is addictive.

@blcollier

4 ай бұрын

It's Russ' fault that I've got a Pan European now 😉, although mine's an ST1300A from 2011.

I ride year round too, but my bike suffers for it. In fact have my Triumph booked in next week for a new exhaust at great expense, because it's got holes in it. Things that make it harder is living in a third floor flat with no access to a garage. Washing means carrying buckets of water up and down 6 flights of stairs!

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

A very fair point.

I've been riding for 30+ years, but you video are ALWAYS helpful! Plus your voice is like an ASMR!

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I had to look up ASMR lol. ☺

I work away a lot in the summer, so without winter rides I'd end up not going out on the bike much, although I'm glad I don't have to commute through the winter anymore, an hour or 2 out on a good day does clear the head.

I was assessed in Australia for all my learner and probationary motorcycle licenses. One thing we were taught was to move between 1, 2 and 3 lane positions, not only for the purposes of creating an buffer, but also to be able to present to oncoming traffic who may want to merge onto the road you are travelling on. So moving between 1, 2 and 3 was part of the assessment, so as to also catch the attention of the "eyes" of stationary and oncoming traffic. I have my full license now days, and I still move between 1, 2 and 3 within the constraints you have pointed out, but I also move between those poistions, so as to catch the attention of oncoming and sationary traffic. I know that these drivers do see me and hence are going to deliberately avoid any chance of colliding with me, as I presented myself to their attention.

Great refresher even for experienced riders,been riding since 16 (54now) definitely worth a watch thank you.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

nice video Russ I enjoyed the ride 😃

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thankyou. ☺

Very nice advecices again, Russalways glad to watch :)

Beautiful day for a ride out. I was out last Wednesday in the peaks and it was a lovely day.

A route I ride frequently myself - excavator pub to Tansley via Oakerthorpe and Wessington. Superb commentary as usual.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Great road, and thank you. 😊

I only just did my CBT (with you guys), so no way i'm putting the bike away. Got to get my practice in now to hopefully take DAS training with you guys

@nvstewart

9 ай бұрын

Ye, don't put your bike away. Ride in all weather conditions if possible to increase your confidence and experience. Many riders fear a wet road because they never ride when it's wet (being fearful can be a danger all in itself). Don't be one of those.

Great instructor 👍

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

An educational watch, as ever, and I'm not a motorcyclist......(maybe one day).

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. It's never too late. Riding a bike is like a perpetual fairground ride that you have control over. ☺

@roviwoteap2375

9 ай бұрын

Do it. I started late - in my 50’s, and just wished I had started earlier. No regrets though.

Great to see another vid russ, keep em coming. Best wishes Tartan biker

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy.

Some nice info here, good work Russ 👍

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Many thanks for the video, always enjoyable to watch a very able rider describe his riding and observations. I agree get out there hone those skills…. Soon be time for my refresh observation ride for the blood bikes I ride. Keep them coming and ride safe ( as I know you do)

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Nev, all the best with your assessment

Thanks for the vid! Please can you do a review on new Honda CL500 ?

Much nicer noise, as your arrow fitted electric something

Thanks for sharing. I took my DAS in wet autumn weather & was keen to get out after passing my Mod 2. I adjust for weather & associated road conditions.... BUT I am not a fan of me and bike suffering in bad weather I cannot justify more than 1 bike at present.... I like my current naked bike (Gen 1 CB1000R) but it would be nice to also nice to have an ST or RT as a winter hack. Good tips as always. Glad I am not alone with smoothness OCD 😉 Thanks

While watching your excellent video Russ, I kept thinking I am sure I recognise some of these roads. When you mentioned Bakewell it clicked. In 2019 I drove for a company delivering wine etc to restaurants and hotels in and around that area and up into the lake district. I am now retired so don't get down those areas much now but, when I do get out on my bike on nicer days I tend to use the riding techniques you promote. I have been on numerous police organised courses over the years and have always learned things from them, the same goes for your videos. You re never too old to keep learning safe riding practices. Enjoying your videos as always.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm still learning after 39 years instructing, keeping an open mind and questioning/researching everything is the key.

Nice to see you at Monyash today. Hopefully next time you won’t be leaving as I arrive, so I can buy you a cuppa 😀😀

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you too. Cuppa sounds good to me. Cheers.

Nice one Russ. Some good sensible positioning and a bit of bend linking. Sad to see that again 50 is slowly becoming the new NSL via stealth. Like you the bike stays out all winter and you get some lovely days, though riding on the not so lovely days is still a challenge and fun. Will have to stick the camera on this week when out on a social ride and upload a video showing the roads of Suffolk/Norfolk and using System for the hazards encountered.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, always good to see an upload from you, if for nothing more than your intro music 😉. ☺ 😊

As usual an excellent video with great tips. The police examiner after my advanced test (passed!) made a point of saying don’t not ride through the winter…..keep the skills going and you’ll really benefit. Having ridden all year round for as long as I can remember and having been a Blood Biker riding in all weathers, I can thoroughly recommend doing so even if you do end up cleaning your bike a bit more often! Toodle pip and ride safe. Cheers, Chris

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Yes, police officers are still human but when giving a personal opinion, it tends to be taken as gospel by some people. One recently believes loud pipes save lives even though it's been disproven. A problem with people in influential positions.... Look at some self proclaimed "instructors" from over the pond 😉 😂

@chrisbailey600

9 ай бұрын

@@RoadcraftNottingham yup you’re absolutely correct… My comment made with 50 odd years of very safe riding in all weathers. I would also add that when studying/training for my advanced ticket I learnt a huge amount from your channel. Many thanks. PS: the cafe at Monyash is a really great place to go!

@nvstewart

9 ай бұрын

@@RoadcraftNottingham You are talking about MotoJitsu right? I came to the conclusion that you did the youtube shorts vid about no trail braking because of him lol.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

​@@nvstewart There's a few out there actually..I'm not singling any particular one out. Some of them give very sound advice.

Hi Russ, Mr indicator here as Leanna calls me haha. Shame about the zero. At 3.18 'there's no one to benefit from signal'. I'm my early days (70s) of advanced driving /riding interest, the term was meant to be an 'addition' to usual signalling, going left or right etc, so situations where you wouldn't usually signal, but if a signal benefitted someone, you may consider one , a classic is a right hand bend on a motorcycle with a junction off to the left (which could be straight on geographically ) etc. A right signal confirms to any vehicle waiting at the junction that you are indeed following the bend around and not leaving the road. But it seems in advance circles now there is a push to turn the phrase on its head and signal 'only' if it benefits someone, leading to less signalling. Which of course I'd understand if we shared roads with people that signal 'too' much. It's important for me to stress, it didn't detract from another useful video.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Spot on, there's one particular bend exactly as you describe with a road off which I indicate right at and tell my guys to do as well. I really, personally see no harm in just indicating for the hell of it as long as it's not misleading and do get a little annoyed with riders TRYING NOT to indicate where it soon becomes over thought. Thanks for your comment Mr indicator (Leanna's laughing btw)

@Grahamvfr

9 ай бұрын

@@RoadcraftNottingham Haha, I bet she is. Seriously though, I really appreciate the wider/flexible thought process both your channels portray... Very refreshing. 😊

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Thankyou. That's basically how we met, we were sick of robotic people quoting myths without questioning them.

Keep the Zero info stream flowing. The speed of the Electrification of everything process is both impressive & daunting,but hard hands on experiences are few and far between. 🌩

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

My upload will be called "The good, the bad and the ugly" so you have an idea of the content. ☺

Great tips as usual, looks like a pleasant day for a ride! Up here in West Cumbria there is a real problem with mud on the road which includes various A roads in addition to the B and minor roads. Potentially very dangerous conditions particularly on a motorcycle!

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Deffo, a little later on this ride there was much debris on the road from the flooding but my speed was such that it was merely an inconvenience. Check out my latest short upload from yesterday, that was 10 mins later.

@user-zu8wc3sc4g

9 ай бұрын

@@RoadcraftNottingham Thanks I will have a look

In New Zealand I was encouraged by my (British) instructor to use the full width of the lane, even as a learner.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Yes, many riders would understand but when new riders are trying to focus on physically controlling the bike and the road, the last thing they need is another position throwing into the mix. That's like me doing a track day and a moto gp rider expecting me to lap similar to his times. Lol

Super little video, I've never put my bike away and use it all winter, ice and snow permitting. Ride safe and ride well 🤓

@steve00alt70

9 ай бұрын

Do you have soft conpound sticky grippy tyres?

@deauvilledad07

9 ай бұрын

@@steve00alt70 not really, I've got Avon tyres and I just take my time, Rome wasn't built in a day. 🤔🤓

I'd be interested to hear an explaination from you Russ as to why it's considered bad form to use gears for braking. We all know engine braking on bikes is very powerful, much more so than a car, and in my riding I've found it smoother sometimes to blipshift into a gear lower and not touch the brakes for a corner, as the engine braking from a lower gear can do it for me. I understand the potential for locking the rear if you go down too many gears or too aggressively, and without the brake light activated it may be hard for other road users to tell you are slowing, but apart from that I can't see any downsides. It was something my observer picked up on my ROSPA test but didn't explain why it was wrong to do so.

Had an equally lovely ride out this morning apart from very wet roads. On way back this afternoon lost the sunshine and got soaked. What’s the best way of keeping visors clear or is it a case of just look through the droplets?

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Glad you had a good ride. There's something called a V wipe that goes over your glove finger. It's basically a windscreen wiper. Hope you're well. X

@ChrisAndrews831

9 ай бұрын

NIKWAX Visor Proof or RainX, once you have a bit of speed move your head side to side, ride safe.

Was riding today too L plate autumn aint gonna stop me. Im not the summer only crowd personally the summer only a waste of money but each to their own. Still riding its nearly November but I dont when its frost or ice. Otherwise all weather rider here. Oh so you cant go into position 1, or 3 on bends on mod 2 test? That sucks.

Russ what's your opinion on getting into position 1 when someone is behind you - specifically a tailgater? I worry that it will encourage them to dangerously overtake... Quite often on country lanes I'll get someone close behind me and I feel like I need to stay in position 2/3 even if I would move to position 1 for a clearer view if they weren't so close behind me Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this. And in fact your thoughts on tailgating in general and the correct response to them

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

It comes down to "SSV" Safety, stability, view... On that occasion, safety takes priority. Tailgating... kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6CJtq6um5i8daw.htmlsi=GwNLF_RC4gW7PxaO

Russ, do you recommend using earplugs for the wind noise?

@RoadcraftNottingham

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, seemed to work when I tried them but I couldn't be bothered to keep using them.

My biggest problem yesterday in the same conditions yesterday, leaves , gravel on apex of corners , where car drivers still driving as though it was summer , right up against your rear , no available braking distance etc , what do you do , even with dabbing back brake ( the usual keep back signal ) been driving 52 years .

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6CJtq6um5i8daw.htmlsi=GwNLF_RC4gW7PxaO

Ah, I thought those lines meant no stopping.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Many do. White lines are different. If they were yellow or red....

You avoided a sunken manhole cover (local knowledge. What if I have no local knowledge do I avoid all manhole covers ? I wouldn't want to be on course to cross one, the take evasive action if saw late that it was sunken.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

You usually see it well ahead if it's bad but if not, modern suspension works wonders. It's not advisable if too late to make any aggressive moves.

EV batteries aren't the future. If they do become the future then it's part of the WEFs plan to stop folks owning their own vehicles unless they're well off and can afford to keep buying new batteries or new EV vehicles every few years. Which means they will produce multiple times the co2 to manufacture compared to petrol or diesel vehicles and they won't last long enough to offset their original co2. Yes they've got great torque but that's all.

@RoadcraftNottingham

9 ай бұрын

Things are improving now they're thinking in that direction and once made, the waste is almost eliminated whereas engines still need fuel that goes through many processes. It's certainly heading in the right direction. My 3rd battery is next gen and so far, touch wood, hasn't missed a beat.