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Pushing Limits: My Journey to Improving on the Track This Year

Last year, I dipped my toes into the world of track riding with a few track days. It was an eye-opening experience—exhilarating, challenging, and completely addictive. But I know I’ve barely scratched the surface. This year, with a full track membership and 20-30 days planned, my focus is on steady improvement and pushing my limits in a controlled, structured way.

Rather than just riding hard and hoping to get faster, I want to take a more deliberate approach to skill development. Here’s how I plan to track my progress and what I’m looking forward to learning.

Building a Stronger Foundation

With only a few track days under my belt, my first priority is refining the fundamentals. That means:

• Mastering body position – Getting more comfortable with hanging off the bike, staying loose on the bars, and using my lower body for stability

• Braking confidence – Learning to brake harder and later while staying composed

• Throttle control – Smoother, more precise inputs to maintain stability through corners

• Vision & race lines – Training my eyes to look further ahead and find better lines

I’ve learned that track riding is not about raw speed—it’s about control, consistency, and confidence. Speed will come naturally as I refine my technique.

Tracking Progress & Learning from Data

This year, I want to take a more structured approach to improvement. Instead of just going by feel, I’ll be tracking my progress using:

• Lap times & sector times – Not obsessing over them, but using them as a benchmark

• GoPro footage & self-analysis – Watching back my sessions to spot mistakes and areas for improvement

• Riding notes – Documenting what worked, what didn’t, and what I want to focus on next time

I may also experiment with data logging tools later in the year to get deeper insights into braking points, throttle application, and lean angles.

What I’m Most Excited to Learn

While last year was all about getting comfortable, this year is about pushing myself in a smart way. A few things I’m looking forward to working on:

• Carrying more corner speed – Trusting the bike’s grip and improving my confidence in faster sections

• Refining trail braking – Learning to gradually release the brakes into corners for better control

• Riding in different conditions – Wet track? Cold tires? Learning how to adapt

• Mental approach & focus – Developing better concentration and staying relaxed at speed

I know that improvement doesn’t happen overnight, and I’ll have days where I feel stuck. But that’s part of the process.

The Goal: Becoming a More Skilled, Confident Rider

At the end of this year, I don’t necessarily care about cutting a certain number of seconds off my lap times (though that would be a nice bonus). What I really want is to feel more in control, more consistent, and more confident every time I get on the bike.

The journey is just beginning, and I’m excited to see where it takes me. Here’s to a season of learning, improving, and pushing limits the right way.