Knee Down & Wheelie Course Report

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Can Akkaya Report, Knee Down & Wheelie Course last weekend

Knee Down class, 4/29/2017

Our 20 students were far away from where they wanted to be, and that showed in the warm up session. All kinds of bikes and rider levels need to be sorted first, and with this the track gets cleaner and more rubber to the asphalt at the same time. After that, we got into the classroom where it is all about body positioning, and how to do this responsibly but efficient for our goal… to drag knee.

The second session shows who still needs hands on, and since I let only 2-3 riders in my track oval- the personal attention is big. From the 3rd session on the knee pucks got grounded, and more and more students are finally got it done. Assistant Coach Brian Hunnicutt had to replace Superbike-Coach photographer Dean Lonskey, who couldn’t make it. He did a great job as his featured pics are demonstrating. In the end of the day, about 65% of the students got their knee down, by gaining safety and speed! We also got some feedback and get the waiting time down by half with the next knee down class on 8/13/2017

Wheelie Course, 4/30/2017

I barley couldn’t wait to tell my 30 students what surprise I would have for them… my self designed wheelie-machine! Yes… Superbike-Coach drove up some fat equipment with a goal… to make riders more successful, safer, and to make it even funner. Assistant Coach Julie Stargardter had a tough job to do, but she got rewarded every time she saw a face lighten up.

I lost my voice coaching 1on1 on the radio to students when Marion Akkaya put them on the seat of my AMA spec Supermotard with a mounted wheelie-bar which I designed (picture right, patent ongoing). Assistant Coach Brian Hunnicutt instructed them accordingly when the students applied what they’ve learned on their own bikes or our wheelie rental bike, which also has one of my wheelie bars mounted and comes with much more riding time as well.

Superbike-Coach’s newest member Ben McCrae kept the groups together accordingly to their schedules and station. That’s not quite easy and always goes a little bumpy in the beginning, but he got it down pretty decent and made sure that everyone gets water and snacks we bring out.

The action on our Mini-Bike couldn’t be more fun, and the way how we want our students make their wheelie attempts helps them tremendously before they are going back to their own bike- even if they don’t even realize it in the first place. But the throttle control and timing- not to forget to break fears, is what this is all about. Our motto… if you don’t break it… you’re not trying hard enough- and we’re fine with it!

Straight up… a 60% success rate and NO crashes- that shows we deliver. Yea, unfortunately not everyone makes it, but that’s the nature of ALL things in life, isn’t it?

Superbike-Coach photographer Dean Lonskey was back to shoot the wheelie course, and I must say that this here is my absolute favorite shot for now (all featured pics). I guess we get to see much more like this once he has them all on the server, ready for FREE download for all students.

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Coach Can Akkaya will be on the track with our riders at Thunderhill

Only 7 spots left on our Thunderhill track day on 5/6/2017

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That Superbike-Coach books up another track day should show a lot, doesn’t it?!

We’re making the difference in many ways. We’re not trying to make things look better by telling riders that a track day replaces training and knowledge (Ref. ‘Does a Track Day really make you a better rider?‘). We’re not keeping ticket fees artificially low by using a low-turn track layout and so to skip on rental and Marshalls. We’re not having ‘Instructors’ racing each other who are actually giving a damn about their own passing rules. We’re not hiring instructors who actually need a coach themselves to know the Thunderhill line. We’re not running a ‘track school’, just because we’re ‘good street riders’ and teaching made up body positioning stuff.

No copied stuff- no BS… this is Superbike-Coach

Headcoach Can Akkaya, Superbike-Coach Corp

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Knee down & Wheelie course weekend booked up!

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We did it again… our Knee down & Wheelie course weekend is booked up, and the waiting lists for 4/28/ and 4/30/ are growing. Our students are coming from all over the United States and sometimes even from overseas.

The success rate on the Knee Down class… 80%, and the fun factor… 100%. Doing track days and waiting for “it” to happen?! Really?! You don’t seriously believe this yourselves, do ya? Other schools are not even looking at you for $149 bux.

Superbike Coach means ‘hands-on’, straight forward, and a bad ass wheelie course. We run this program since 8 years now, and we are still coming up with surprises. Also this time we will melt faces, because we’re adding good stuff and still don’t change the admission fee for it.

We will deliver a event and coaching style which will be top-notch. A report will follow.

So… how about you come and find out how we’re doing and save spots to your name for the classes in October?! Here is the link to it:

Knee Down

Wheelie Course

Headcoach Can Akkaya

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Another 30 riders graduated SBC Cornering School program

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Another 30 riders have made it from Day 1 to Day 3 through out our Cornering School program

They were surprised how much more than a ‘motorcycle rider training’ this is. Here is Thomas Young Yelp review:

This course is so many things. I’ve attended Corning 1 through 3. They were fun. They were hard. They were rewarding. Although it was only 3 days of riding on a great little track. I now have the tools and understanding to improve my mental and physical riding skills. It has truly given me the confidence to be a better rider. After every class I had new skills it work on. It’s not a class that you ride away thinking Now I’m a great rider. But a feeling that I am a better rider right this minute and have tools to become an even better rider every time I get on the bike. I’m very competitive and was pushing myself and the bike above my skill level just to try and be the fastest. I wasn’t learning a thing. Just going out and scaring myself and most likely everyone else. Coach slowed me down had me do some drills. He explained why they were important. Not just do this and go faster or ride safer. But Why and How doing things his way (the only way haha) work. And guess what? I ride so much faster. But it’s not scary. It’s challenging and I understand what’s going on. I can trust myself and the bike. Don’t get me wrong about the scary, it can still happen. But the fear is gone. I can to push to scary FUN. Thank you coach. Looking forward to more time in the class room. But also some tracks days having fun playing on toys that go fast.
Thomas Young

As usual- Superbike-Coach photographer Dean Lonskey has picked some featured pictures of a truly special class, last Sunday’s Cornering School Day 3. This is the FREE download link: http://www.dlonskeyphoto.com/Superbikecoach-Gallery/Cornering-School-Days-1-4/Cornering-School-Day-3/CSD3-April-9-2017/CSD3-FEATURE-PICS/

Headcoach Can Akkaya

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Knee Down Class & Wheelie Course booked out again

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Our Knee Down Class and Wheelie Course on 4/29/ and 4/30/ are booked out again. If you are asking yourself ‘why’… then I suggest to just sign up for the very next scheduled one and find out yourself.

https://www.superbike-coach.com/events/categories/wheelie-course-4

https://www.superbike-coach.com/events/categories/knee-down-2

 

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Basic rider class by Superbikecoach

NEW RIDER PROGRAM AT SUPERBIKE-COACH

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NEW RIDER PROGRAM AT SUPERBIKE-COACH
Our ‘Basic Rider 1on1’ teaches the brand new rider to learn how to ride a motorcycle, and to get ready to master the M1 drivers license test. The fee is very reliable and depends on the level of the rider. We also have a rental bike option for only $50.

Check it out: https://www.superbike-coach.com/portfolio-item/basic-rider-1on1-up-to-1on3

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Superbike-Coach Corp. Receives 2017 Best of Elk Grove Award

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Elk Grove Award Program Honors the Achievement

ELK GROVE March 22, 2017 — Superbike-Coach Corp. has been selected for the 2017 Best of Elk Grove Award in the Sport, Hobby & Education category by the Elk Grove Award Program.

Each year, the Elk Grove Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Elk Grove area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2017 Elk Grove Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Elk Grove Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Elk Grove Award Program

The Elk Grove Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Elk Grove area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Elk Grove Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Elk Grove Award Program

CONTACT:
Elk Grove Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@onlineawarded.org
URL: http://www.onlineawarded.org

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