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Podcast #87 - The Top 10 Bikes I Rode In 2021 from 2022-01-10T13:22:01
Listen in to Podcast #87 as Ken lists the top 10 bikes he rode in 2021. A bit of a different podcast, unscripted and you might be surprised at what bikes made the list and which ones didn't. Listen...
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Podcast #86 - Suspension 101 from 2022-01-03T13:00:12
Listen in to Podcast #86 as Ken take a deep dive on navigating the basics of performance motorcycle suspension. Ken covers a wide variety of topics in one of his longest solo podcasts to date. List...
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Podcast #85 - Let's Get You on a MotoAmerica Grid..... from 2021-12-22T13:02:30
Listen in to Podcast #85 as Ken takes you through the ins and outs of making a MotoAmerica Grid. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #84 - Let's get familiar........ from 2021-12-16T12:00:10
Listen in to Podcast #84 where Ken talks about how important the familiarization phase is and the difference between fundamental improvements, vs incremental improvements. Listeners can support the...
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Podcast #82 - 2021 Update and What Is In Store for 2022? from 2021-12-06T12:40:44
Join Ken Hill as he catches you up with his 2021 season and what is in store for 2022! Like the podcast? Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #83 - What Makes A Complete Motorcycle Racer? from 2021-12-06T12:40:08
Listen in to Podcast #83 where Ken takes a deep dive into what make a complete motorcycle racer - Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #81 - All the bikes I have owned and raced! Which is my favorite? from 2021-02-16T14:00:22
Listen in to Podcast #81 as Ken talks about all the different bikes he has owned and raced. Is there a favorite? Is there a particular one Ken didn't like? Listeners can support the podcasts by cli...
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Podcast #80 - What are feel references? Why your riding needs them. from 2021-02-09T14:00:08
Listen in to Podcast #80 as Ken explains what feel references are and why they are so important. Feel references may be one of the most important aspects of rider improvement and this podcast goes ...
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Podcast #79 What if I get into a corner too fast? from 2021-02-05T14:03:38
Listen in to Podcast #79 as Ken talks about what you can do if you - get into a corner too fast or have a false neutral. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast #78 - Consistent improvement by building a feedback loop from 2020-10-26T13:00:16
Listen in to Podcast #78 as Ken talks about the importance of building a Feedback Loop - the cornerstone of consistent improvement.
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Podcast #77 - Make it hard to crash from 2020-06-02T11:00:27
Listen in to podcast #77 as Ken talk about the proactive steps you can take, to mitigate crashing. From weeks before you ride as well as in real time, what you need to know to help guide you thorou...
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Podcast #76 Ken answers your questions Part 2 from 2020-04-21T13:00:23
Tune in to Podcast #76 as Ken answers your questions Part 2! More great questions (see the podcast notes below) and of course you can support Ken and the podcast by subscribing as well as donating ...
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Podcast #75 - Ken answers your questions - Q-A Part 1 from 2020-04-16T13:00:23
Listen in to Podcast #75 where Ken answers questions submitted by podcast listeners. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #74 - 16,900 laps without a single crash, how? from 2020-03-02T14:00
Listen in to Podcast #74 as Ken talks about how he and his team completed 16,900 laps without a single crash. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #73 - What I learned from working with race team (c) 2020 from 2020-02-24T14:00:10
Listen in to Podcast #73 where Ken talks about what it's like to work within a race team and what he learned. Rare insight into what the best of the best are doing to work together in order to get ...
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Podcast #72 What's new for Ken Hill Coaching in 2020? (c) 2020 from 2020-02-17T13:00:20
Listen in to Podcast 372 where Ken updates you with his new direction for 2020.
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- Update on the Rick program
- Ken purchases a stake in TrackTime trackday co...
Podcast #71 - Is it Point and Shoot, or Slow in Fast Out? Is Smooth, actually Fast? from 2019-11-21T14:00:13
Listen in to Podcast #71 as Ken goes through all the sayings we have heard for years - "Point and Shoot" "Slow in, Fast Out" and, is Smooth, actually Fast?" Listeners can support the podcasts by cl...
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Podcast #70 - Updates and why routines need report cards - (Part 2) from 2019-11-05T13:47:25
Listen in to Podcast #70 as Ken updates you on what's new and finishes up with Part 2 of his series on Routines and Report Cards. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl...
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Podcast #69 - Why you need an on track routine and how to build it. (Part 1) from 2019-07-15T14:01:03
Listen in to Podcast #69 as Ken talks about why having an on track routine is the cornerstone for improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #68 - Tire questions with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund from 2019-05-28T13:33:09
Listen in to Podcast #68 and Ken sits down with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund and talks tires. This is a much longer podcast than normal and the sound challenged due to the interview being hel...
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Podcast #67 - Let's talk suspension - Interview with Ohlins USA Technicians from 2019-04-29T13:00:29
Listen in to Podcast #67 as Ken interviews the technicians at the Ohlins USA race trailer at a MotoAmerica weekend. A longer than normal interview where we get to ask the experts questions about su...
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Podcast #66 - Double Apex Corners, lets figure them out...... from 2019-04-08T13:00:22
Listen in to Podcast #66 where Ken talks about and breaks down what a double apex corner is and what are the reports cards for them. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo...
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Podcast #65 - How do I know if I need the brakes for a corner? from 2019-03-25T13:00:29
Join Ken Hill as he answers the question of, "How do I know if I should brake for a corner?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #64 - (Your) Motor Controls = (Your) Adjustability from 2019-03-11T13:00:28
Listen in to Podcast #64 as Ken breaks down how the best riders in the world, are the most adjustable riders in the world. Ken discusses how all the physical inputs a riders uses, controls the abi...
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Podcast #63 - Is Passing Ruining Our Sport? (How to make passing safer) from 2019-01-28T14:00:13
Listen in to Podcast #63 as Ken talks about passing on the street, on the track and in competition. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #62 - Want to improve? A behind the scenes look of how the best riders enable improvement. from 2019-01-14T14:00:15
Listen in to Podcast #62 as Ken talks about what it takes behind the scenes to enable improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #61 Why riding a dirt bike will make you a better rider, everywhere... from 2019-01-07T14:00:25
Listen in to Podcast #61 as Ken talks about why riding a dirt bike is a huge part of getting better in our sport. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #60 - How to work with a coach.... from 2018-10-14T13:00:09
Listen in to Podcast #60 as Ken goes in to detail about how to work with a riding coach......
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Podcast #59 - Track Dynamics - Putting it all together.... from 2018-10-03T09:24:35
Listen in to Podcast #59 where Ken puts together all the aspects of a track in one podcast. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #58 - What bike should I be riding? (Talking Bikes Part 2) from 2018-08-10T13:43:54
Listen in to Podcast #58 as Ken continues his bike talk series with Zack Cooper, talking about what bike to train on. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #57 - Let's talk bikes (Part 1) - HP4 Carbon vs Panigale V4 Speciale from 2018-07-27T13:36:22
Listen in to Podcast #57 as Ken finally talks about bikes. Here Ken compares 2 rare rides, the all carbon BMW HP4 and the V4 Ducati Panigale Speciale. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking...
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Podcast #56 - Motorcycle Ergonomics 101 from 2018-05-21T12:50:57
Listen in to podcast #56 as Ken Hill describes basic motorcycle ergonomics. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #55 The Secret to Acceleration? A Better Braking Technique from 2018-05-08T13:28:46
Listen in to Podcast #55 as Ken describes how if you are having acceleration problems, work on your braking technique. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #54 - Feeling Fast vs Being Fast..... from 2018-04-09T14:00
Listen in to Podcast #54 as Ken talks about why feeling fast, isn't always fast. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #53 - 11 Things you can do to be a better motorcycle rider, starting today - Part 2 from 2018-03-29T14:10:20
Listen in as Ken talks over the article he wrote titled- "The 11 things you can do to be a better motorcycle rider, starting today" - Part 2 Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the li...
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Podcast #52 - 11 Things you can do to be a better motorcycle rider, starting today - Part 1 from 2018-03-27T11:39:51
Listen in as Ken talks over the article he wrote titled- "The 11 things you can do to be a better motorcycle rider, starting today" - Part 1 Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the li...
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Podcast #51 -What you can be working on in the off season. from 2018-01-24T15:30:18
Wondering what you should be doing in the motorcycle off season? Listen in to this slightly longer podcast as Ken gives you plenty to work on for your riding, not riding. Listeners can support the ...
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Podcast #50 - Have you planned to crash, today? from 2018-01-02T16:03:43
Listen in as Ken talked about crashing and if you are prepared to deal with the hassle of falling down. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #49 - Foot Placement = Core Engagement from 2017-12-23T15:05:52
Listen in in as Ken describes what proper foot placement is and how it engages your core. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #48 You and your motorcycle - It's a relationship - (Interview with Rick Matheny) from 2017-09-11T12:49:15
Listen in as Ken interviews MotoAmerica Crew Chief Rick Matheny about the relationship you should be having with your motorcycle. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/...
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Podcast #47 A Glossary for our sport. from 2017-09-08T11:42:45
Listen in as Ken describes why our sport needs its own language and the glossary he has developed. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #46 The Value Of Rider Training vs Equipment Upgrades - What You Need To Know from 2017-08-04T13:33:55
Listen in as Ken talks about the value of rider training vs equipment upgrades. This podcast is sponsored by http://www.coxracingroup.com Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link...
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Podcast #45 Vital Points and picking the 1 important reference point for every corner. from 2017-07-17T16:28:32
Listen in as Ken Hill explains the how to pick the Vital Points on a racetrack and the single most important reference point for every corner. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the ...
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Podcast #44 - Reference Points and the 5 reference points you need to know about. from 2017-04-24T13:56:20
Listen in to Podcast #44 as Ken takes you through the process of understanding reference points and the 5 reference points you need to know about. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on ...
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Ken Hill Podcast #43 - What to look for when picking a riding coach. from 2017-04-05T13:08:13
Listen in to podcast #43 as Ken talks you thought the details of picking a riding coach. This podcast is sponsored by www.tracktime.bike Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: ...
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Ken Hill Podcast #42 The 5 reasons why we crash motorcycles from 2017-03-23T13:45:32
Listen in to podcast #42 as talks about the 5 reasons we we crash motorcycles and what you can do to mitigate your risk. This podcast is sponsored by http://2-fast.org Listeners can support the po...
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Podcast #41 - Riding In The Rain - What you need to know. from 2017-02-03T14:40:11
Listen in to podcast #41 and hear Ken talk about the techniques world class riders use to ride in the rain. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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KH Podcast #40 What's the Real Story on the Rear Brake? from 2017-01-15T14:38:35
Listen in to podcast #40 as Ken talks about the rear brake and describes how and when it is used. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #39 - My New Years Resolution - To You from 2017-01-02T14:20:35
Listen in the Ken's first podcast of 2017 where he talks about helping you commit to being a better rider. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #38 - What's up with the Rossi Leg Dangle? from 2016-12-19T13:32:16
Listen in to Podcast #38 as Ken weighs in on why we see racers dangle their inside leg on corner entry. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #37 - What's it take to be a test rider? from 2016-12-16T15:16:57
Listen in to Podcast #37 as describes what it's like to be a motorcycle test rider and what a day in the life is like. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast # 36 - Entering and Exiting a Corner - Let's Build Repeatable Habits. from 2016-11-21T14:41:33
Listen in as Ken describes the techniques the best riders in the world use to enter and exit a corner. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast # 35 - Small Bikes vs Big Bikes - What are the differences? from 2016-11-14T14:24:07
Listen in to Podcast #35 where Ken can talks about the difference between riding a small bike vs a big bike and what the nuances are. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo...
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Podcast #34 The (Your) Mental Game and how to access it. from 2016-10-24T17:00:35
Listen in to a slightly longer podcast where Ken and guest Phil Horwitz talk about the process of starting how to access the mental side of our sport. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking...
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Podcast #33 - Throttle through a corner or brake through a corner? from 2016-10-16T21:44:31
Which is it? Listen in as Ken talks about whether you should be on the throttle, or on the brake through a corner. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #32 - How I work with riders on race weekends. from 2016-10-04T13:43:20
Listen in as Ken describes how he works with riders on race weekends, From trackday riders all the way to riders on the world level, there is something for everyone. Listeners can support the podca...
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Podcast #31 - Q&A With the Coach - This time I get Interviewed. from 2016-09-26T14:23:59
Listen is as this time Ken is asked questions by podcast listener Curtis Zeeb, on what is holding him back with his riding. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #30 Breaking Bad Habits from 2016-09-20T13:11:06
Listen in as Ken talks about how to break bad habits and lists some examples of what has run across with the riders' he works with. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.g...
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Podcast #29 - What I did on my Summer Vacation 2016 from 2016-09-19T12:27:53
Listen in as Ken talks about his summer coaching experiences around the world, and how this extra experience, is going to help your riding. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the li...
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Podcast #28 - Is it Brake Pressure or Brake Timing? from 2016-08-12T13:27:29
Listen in as Ken talks about the difference between Brake Pressure and Brake Timing and how each one is relevant. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #27 Are you a Leader or a Follower? from 2016-08-04T13:28:26
Listen in as Ken talks about the difference between being able to lead and only being able to follow and what techniques can help. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl...
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Podcast # 26 - Talking Direction with Scott Russell - from 2016-07-25T12:31:28
Listen in as Ken talks with World Champion Scott Russell on what is a major piece of his riding and how it helped him become a World Champion. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the...
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Podcast #25 Focus And Refocus from 2016-07-18T13:41:02
Listen in as Ken describes how to focus and what is even more important, getting refocused. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #24 - Track Dynamics Series - Balanced Corners and Vital Points from 2016-07-11T14:23:36
This is the last of Ken's 3 part series on Track Dynamics, featuring Balanced Corners and Vital Points. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #23 - Track Dynamics Series - Entry Corners from 2016-07-07T12:59:57
Listen in to #2 of the 3 part series on Track Dynamics as Ken takes you through entry corners. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #22 - Track Dynamics Series - Exit Corners from 2016-07-04T13:32:41
This podcast starts a 3 part series of understanding Track Dynamics. Listen in as Ken takes you through what are the 3 types of corners. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link:...
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Podcast #21 - How To Develop Feel from 2016-06-28T13:38:15
Listen in as Ken explains what feel is, how to develop feel and how to work on it. (By far the hardest podcast I have done!) Want to help out to keep my podcast motivation going, click on the link....
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Podcast #20 Learning a New Track from 2016-06-19T15:47:23
In this podcast Ken takes you through the process of how to learn a new track You'll discover not only what is important, but in what order. Like what you hear? Want to help out to keep my podcast ...
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Podcast #19 - Getting Over A Crash from 2016-06-01T12:47:07
Crashed your motorcycle? Listen to Ken take you through the steps of dissecting a crash and the mental aspects of getting over falling off. Thanks to 4theriders for the picture! And yes, you can do...
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Podcast #18 Watching Racing And What You Can Learn From it. from 2016-05-28T16:00:37
We all like to watch racing on TV or online. By watching for key report cards, you can learn a massive amount from it, as well as be good for our sport. Listen to Ken talk about those report cards....
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Podcast #17 - How To Increase Your Corner Speed or Overcoming Your Fear of Corner Speed. from 2016-05-22T13:56:32
Listen to Ken describe how proper corner speed is obtained and how to overcome the fear of establishing more corner speed. And yes, you can donate to keep my podcast motivation going! goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #16 How Can I Find the Limit? or "Extending Your Range Of Application" from 2016-05-06T13:01:09
Listen to Ken talk about how to find your limits and how we should be thinking about them differently. And yes, you can donate to keep my podcast motivation going! goo.gl/ORYax2
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Podcast #15 - Degree Of Application - How To Make It More Precise from 2016-04-26T01:18:41
Listen to Ken explain how to be more precise with with Braking, Throttle, Body Movements and Lean Angle.
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Podcast #14 How Fast Should My Throttle Hand Move? from 2016-04-20T12:44:07
Listen to Ken talk about when you should accelerate and how fast your throttle hand should move.
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Podcast #13 How To Deal With Speed Disparity at Trackdays and Racing from 2016-04-18T21:28:45
Listen to Ken talk about how to deal with speed disparity during trackdays and racing.
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Podcast #12 - Off The Track Training - "Anything with Wheels and Brakes" from 2016-04-04T21:47:18
Listen in as Ken talks about what to work on when we can't be on a racetrack, but can still ride something that has wheels and brakes.
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Podcast #11 Order Of The Sport - Fundamentals - Turn In Rate - Turn In Point from 2016-03-29T15:26:46
Listen to Ken and he explains the last step for the Order of The Sport - Turn in Rate and Turn in Point.
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Ken Hill Coaching #10 - Order of the Sport - Fundamentals - Body Position / Body Timing from 2016-03-22T12:46:12
Listen in as Ken describes more of the order of the Sport with Body Position and Body Timing...
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Ken Hill Coaching #9 - Order of the Sport - Fundamentals - Brakes from 2016-03-19T22:27:27
Listen to Podcast #9 where Ken talks about Braking and how it fits into the order of the sport. (Photo - Joe Salas)
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Ken Hill Coaching Podcast #8 - Order Of The Sport - Fundamentals - Bike Placement from 2016-03-03T04:35:24
Listen as Ken takes you through the Order of the Sport with Bike Placement.
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Ken Hill Podcast #7 - Order of the Sport - Fundamentals - Motor Controls from 2016-02-23T05:50:17
Listen as Ken continues his podcast series on the Order of the Sport with Motor Controls.
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Ken Hill Podcast #6 - Order of the Sport - Fundamentals - Eyes and Focus from 2016-02-11T16:56:18
Listen to Ken start his series on "The Order Of The Sport" Fundamentals - Eyes and Focus
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Ken Hill Coaching Podcast #5 Advice Vs Technique - Which should you listen to? from 2016-02-09T23:08:35
Listen to Ken as he talks about the difference between "Advice" and 'Technique"
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Ken Hill Coaching #4 Slowest Point Of The Corner - This is what our sport is all about. from 2016-02-01T01:29:41
Listen to Ken explain what the Slowest Point of The Corner is and why it's crucial to a lap time, repeatability and safety.
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Ken Hill Coaching #3 Over slowing your corner entries? from 2016-01-23T05:18:30
Listen to Ken breakdown techniques and establish report cards for improving corner entries.
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Ken Hill Coaching #2 Different Rider, Different Technique? from 2016-01-12T23:40:01
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Ken Hill Coaching Welcome Podcast from 2016-01-06T21:32:13
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Ken Hill Coaching #1 - What's new for 2016 and is it Brake or Throttle at the Apex? from 2016-01-03T23:24:25
Podcast #1 from Ken Hill talking about 2016 and why we don't "brake to every apex" And yes, you can donate to keep my podcast motivation going! goo.gl/ORYax2
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