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Old December 6th, 2016, 05:55 PM   #100
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Originally Posted by Ducati999 View Post
...........I do spend too much mental energy trying to keep the pace up and don't just simply ride the track. Earlier in this thread I mentioned how I made my biggest improvements when following someone else (who was faster) so I did not have to think about going fast but just ride the bike and feel what it was telling me......
You are welcome, Art

It seems that "thinking about going fast" or guessing for the "correct speed" is an expensive distraction that is in conflict with the delicate and multiple mental processes required to ride well and safely.

This may be the reason behind that lack of harmony:

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...57#post1149157

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