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Originally Posted by Shoganai
If smooth is fast, then there is nothing better to hone being smooth like riding in the rain.
It will flat break bad throttle habits. It will increase your gestalt perception and reduce target fixation. Rain is scary because it demands smooth inputs and relaxed body english.
The skills and muscle muscle memory gained from riding in the rain will improve your smoothness on any surface.
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Riding in the rain rewards smooth riding, but it also punishes abrupt actions without much warning. I don't think it really teaches you anything except -
don't cross the line.
Dirt bike riding helps you learn to control a cycle that is constantly moving around and losing traction. It's sliding, skidding, and needs constant correction. You are also working with a cycle that is much lighter and manageable, which makes it much easier to recover from mistakes and learn how to regain control.
When a 300 lb + street bike breaks traction in the wet you better
know how to correct or manage it - or your going down
right now. There's no learning going on.