Why Off-Road Riding Makes Better Road Riders (Ep 22)

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Welcome to Episode 22 of Bennetts BikeSocial’s Better Riding series, powered by Honda Motorcycles UK. In this episode, Michael Mann and expert coach Mark McVeigh dive into the big question: Does off-road riding make you a better road rider?

We explore:
– Why traction loss is a major cause of crashes
– How off-road experience builds instinctive reactions
– The benefits for balance, vision, and mental resilience
– Practical tips to integrate off-road training into your riding development

Whether you’re an adventure newbie or a seasoned road rider, this episode is packed with insights to help you ride smarter, safer, and more confidently.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to Better Riding Ep.22
01:20 – Why talk about off-road riding?
02:40 – Real crash stories & lessons learned
05:40 – Aviation principles applied to motorcycling
09:00 – Body position & core engagement explained
11:39 – Slow-speed control & clutch finesse
14:40 – Vision, scanning & picking your line
16:25 – The three pillars: Skill, Craft & Mind
17:55 – Other off-road benefits
19:53 – Final thoughts and what’s next in the series?

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