As the rainy season comes along and some of us spend less time on our bikes I wondered, do we really get in shape to ride?

Having recently taken up mountain biking late last year, it became obvious to me that I had reaped the benefits of a better health level in terms of riding my motorcycle. My legs were stronger, my senses were much more heightened and my balance was a whole lot better. I had often wondered what kind of exercises do we really need to help us in our day to day riding.

Make no mistake, riding a motorcycle everyday is an exercise in itself, but I’m pretty sure that there are exercises out there that can tune our body to perform better on the road.

I found this gem of an article, online, explaining the benefits of motorcycle specific exercises….

So what can we do to improve our performance in sporty street or track-day riding for a minimum amount of cash outlay? We’re a big fan of track schools, and believe that every serious sportbike rider should attend at least one - saving your money to attend a track school will make a far bigger difference in your skill, safety, and lap times than spending an equivelent amount on bike upgrades. But what if the recent holiday season has wiped out your cash reserves, and your bank account balance (or lack thereof) brings you to the brink of tears? Well, you can do what top pro riders do while not riding their motorcycle . . . develop your own body.

Read the rest of the article here.

Now I’m off to the gym!