Cider

From the Apex trackday requirements:

"Keep Your Lines Tight
All but the fastest of riders need to keep middle to tight lines. A slower rider never really needs to use all of the track setting up for a corner or exiting the corner (unless they have made a mistake). If you don’t want someone to pass you on the inside, leave plenty of room on the outside as you set up for, and turn into a corner. If you really want to annoy the faster riders (and eventually get yourself stuffed on the inside), drifting clear out to the outside edge of the track to set up for every turn is one sure way to accomplish that. We say this in every Rider’s Meeting, but we always get at least one person who is well off the pace yet still uses up all of the track like they were going faster than Rossi. Don’t be that guy. Take a middle line (down the center of the track), make a normal turn that cuts to the apex, and exit the turn to the middle of the track."

This is completely different from what I've been taught at school, but what do you think? Do you take the slow line (or are you among "the fastest of riders")?

AlxandrtheGr8

I would say that this is not a problem if you are riding logically, or within your limits. If riding within your limits you are making predictable moves that a faster rider can read and judge accordingly. Then you would not have a problem, plus if you are slower then ride in a slower group then no problem. But it could be a problem is you are riding outsider your limits and riding in a group that is faster then I could see how you may end up getting stuffed. I would normally see this with the guys on the litre bikes, you cant pass them on the straights and they will not move over in the corners so you have to stuff them to get by because they have no business being there.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

I'm pretty much with Shea on this. Get in the right group. You'll notice if everyone is trying to pass you. If lots of people are faster than you even in the slower group. Then consider taking the inside to middle lines and stay away from the outside lines. Cause really... if you're not going a certain speed, you don't need the whole track.

LazyJ

.....................and remember....its not a RACE!....................and reporting someone stuffing you in corners is completely ok...........


some people just dont know.....cuz they havent spent enough time out there to know any better.....so i'd have to say if someone just happens to be riding too slow.......dont be the douchebag stuffing the newbie into every and any corner.....be the guy that gets the newbie put in the right group with a coach or experienced rider to lead them and their limited abilities.....

whitedevil

Did this really just come from Lazy OMG! I totally agree with that, I can not believe I am saying I agree with you, but I do....LOL...

Tydd

I know...Occasionally he says something intelligent.

Slider

Good Job J and thanks for all your help.

LazyJ

Moderation is key

Tydd

Yeah I know. But seriously, only once a year? Come on you can do better than that.