Video transcript for Braking on different surfaces - Sport/Performance Braking on different surfaces - Sport/Performance

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(Black and white image of motorcyclist coming around the corner with debris on the road in front. Text on screen “Braking on different surfaces. And in different weather conditions.” Footage of close up of road with loose gravel. Changes to perspective of motorcyclist as they’re riding.)

Person one: Ever tensed up when you suddenly see gravel on the road? Knowing how to handle different road surfaces and conditions will help you stay on your bike and in control.

(View changes to motorcyclists perspective as they’re riding.)

The first step is scanning for anything that will come between your tyres and the road that could cause you to lose traction. 

(Changes to view of debris on the road with motorcyclist riding around corner coming towards debris and camera. Text on left side of screen appears “Gravel” View changes to close up of debris as motorcyclist rides through it.)

When you come across any poor or slippery surface like gravel, road snakes, diesel or paint lines, the key to staying on your bike and in control is:

(Motorcyclist rides through gravel, out of frame. Text on bottom of screen appears “Remain calm.” View changes to motorcyclist riding through dried pine needles. Text on left of screen changes “Debris”, text on bottom of screen changes “Squeeze the tank.” Motorcylist rides out of frame. Text on bottom changes “Keep the bike upright.” Changes to wider angle of motorcyclist riding through tree debris, into camera and out of frame. Text on bottom changes “Eyes up.” Footage changes to bike riding and avoiding a fire hydrant cover and painted road markings, bottom text changes “Avoid the poor surface.” Text on left changes “Paint lines”. All text on screen disappears. Close of of fire hydrant and road markings, with bike riding between them. Footage changes to bike riding around corner, into camera and out of frame. Changes to view of motorcyclist as they are riding. Changes to point of view of motorcyclist. Text on left reappears “Diesel”. Changes to view of motorcyclist coming around a corner approaching spilt diesel on the road ahead, and riding through it. Changes to close up of riding through diesel spill. Text disappears. Changes to drone footage of rear of motorcyclist riding around corner. Changes to close up of motorcyclist as they’re riding.)

Remain calm.

Squeeze the tank with your knees.

Keep the bike as upright as possible.

Eyes up, looking where you want to go.

Avoid the poor surface if you can.

Be extra cautious when riding in wet or windy conditions.

When riding over any slippery surface, going smooth and steady will get you through it.

Trust your tyres and your bike, and train your brain to stay calm.

If you start to feel anxious, channel it to your knees to squeeze them in so your upper body is relaxed.

Don’t blame the road or your bike.

Take control and responsibility for your skill as a rider