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Aladinsaneuk · #1 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:34 pm

was chatting with craig earlier, and was trying to remember a couple of good roadcraft books or advanced riding books

I can remember "a twist of the wrist" and something like the "police riders guide"

any one remember the exact title and authors?

and any other good guides people can recommend to dip into?

Willopotomas · #2 Post by **Willopotomas** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:43 pm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roadcraft-drive ... 655&sr=8-1

A very good read. Better if you've already got a good grasp on how to ride a bike..

There was another one that talked you all the way from telling your parents you wanted a bike through to passing the test (only one when it published).. Think there was something in there about coming off n' all..lol. Was based on the Orgi character from the arse end of Bike mag years ago. I'll have to dig it out and get the ISBN number from it.. Doubt it's published now. A good book, but some of it is now irrelevant.

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:04 pm

cheers will

from that i found http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Road ... =pd_cp_b_2

thats the biker one - the other one is more for car drivers i think?

Nooj · #4 Post by **Nooj** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:59 pm

Kieth Code, twist of the wrist 1 and 2.

Police handbook should be compulsory reading for everyone on two wheels.

D-Rider · #5 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:47 pm

Books are good (and I know Pete enjoys that one "One Off The Wrist" or whatever it's called) but they are no substitute for thinking about your riding - not just while you are riding but before and after too.

This self analysis of what you and the bike are doing takes the theory and helps apply it - bringing a greater level of awareness

Obviously a combination of reading, listening to advice and thinking is what's needed and is something we should never stop doing.

Aladinsaneuk · #6 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:55 pm

And thanks Andy , your guide to One off the Cuff was my inspiration

And even though I chose not to share my mistakes. I still use my bullet camera as a way of looking at how I ride

(I know I am going to get comments about home made videos etc...)

HowardQ · #7 Post by **HowardQ** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:20 pm

Would certainly agree on the Roadcraft Book, as Nooj says, everybody on two wheels should read it.
Not read the other.

Viking · #8 Post by **Viking** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:26 pm

There's one by Lee Parks called "Total Control" (or words to that effect) that's a pretty good read. I have a copy somewhere that I really have to get around to reading....

BikerGran · #9 Post by **BikerGran** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:33 pm

Somewhere I have a very good one called "Not the Blue Book" by David Jones who was a Dorset Police motorcyclist.

It's his take on the police handbook (which isknown as 'the blue book') and it helps you do do your own debrief and learn from what you do, and it's a lot briefer than the blue book.

Hm, wonder where that went? Doesn't seem to be on my shelf.