How to ride on track | Neevesy's riding tips | MCN 

what is your top tip for a new trackday rider?

May I take this opportunity to congratulate your video editor. The video has been stunningly edited. Really nice job , quality angles & edits

As a teacher, I rate the teaching skills in this video as exemplary. Great instruction, delivered in a way that makes the learner feel at ease 😊Ahhh the sounds sights and smells associated with a first track day!

Lucky man to have Neeves as a one on one track coach. Brilliant informative instruction and taking small steps and not overloading the student with to much information for his first time out on track. Cheers from the US!

What a quality production! Sir Neevesy, you are the GoaT of motorcycle journalism. Love from Canada

I'm an US motorcycle coaching association (USMCA) certified coach. I thought this was very nicely done.

Its Very important bike fanatics that we remain humble and not get carried away picking faults. We all know why we ride bikes and its about courage and liberation. At no point should our community promote anything but positivity and prosperity for our love of motorcycles. Appreciate that we all believe we are pecco...... and applaud our enthusiasm

I recently did a track day and I felt quite out of place after the first session. I then started rewatching this video and did one drill every session. As soon as I got my body position sorted and being low on the bike, my time improved tremendously. What a brilliant video! Thanks Neevesy and MCN! I hope you guys will be releasing a sequel to this episode.

I love track days and when you leave it feels so much easier riding on the road. You get to feel how much your bike is capable of and after the high track speeds it's like everything is in slow motion on the road and makes it easier to ride. Best tip I got for learning body position was to exaggerate to the point where you feel a bit silly, otherwise you're probably not hanging off the bike enough. Still have a lot to learn but I love it!

I have been riding on the street since 1970. Never had a day at the track. It’s about time I did.

When I win the lottery, I’m going to get my very own Neevesy!

Thanks. Took my Ninja 400 to the track twice last month for the first time...at 62. Bigger bike in the works

This video should have millions of views! Simply amazing! Thank you.

Transitioning from Radical road racing car to a bike this year, Bought a Ducati Streetfighter V4S 2021 went out on two track day events. realized I think I should have bought a KTM 390R instead, The bike is a handful!! Awesome video, should’ve had a mentor like you around me on does days. Keep up the great work brother love all your videos!!

MCN RU-vid quality was rightfully mocked for years but Congratulations the recent stuff is in a different league, Good to see it being taken seriously now 👍

14:47 "it's good, slightly unsettling I NEED to go and try it on track" Ladies and gentlemen he's hooked

As a new rider this video is extremely helpful, even for regular roads. The simplicity of explaining foot positions is so valuable. Thank you.

Neevesy always does good videos and I while I enjoyed this one too I want to share my own experience. I did my first track days this summer (2 day group coaching with video recording) and this is what I learned (spoiler: it was a humbling experience) 1. I watched a lot of track day videos on RU-vid and thought that would give me an edge. It didn't. 2. My track was very technical, very hilly with poor overview (Ledenon in France). I should have started on an easier track. (It was also very hot in July) 3. It was difficult to remember/know where on the track I was as things went so fast. 4. I was nervous about other novice track riders overtaking me safely, especially in corners, coz we had no mirrors allowed. (Several guys crashed, no one was hurt) 5. Body position, gears, looking through the corners, braking going in to the corner sounds like just a few things to remember, but it's a lot when things go fast, and you might remember one or two at a time. 6. I thought I was hanging off the bike, but the videos didn't reflect that 7. I probably should not have started out on my own 1000cc 142 HP bike (Ninja 1000SX) 8. Riding a track is a lot of braking, accelerating, braking, accelerating and I found it's not what I want from riding, I like touring, going and seeing places instead of round and round on the same spot just trying to be faster all the time (which is ironic considering my RU-vid name ...)

I can't be alone in thinking how beautiful that Super Sport is in frost white. It's a gorgeous bike. Wonderful video MCN!

Booking my first track day next year after 22 years away from bikes on my new cbr650r (then it’s RSV4 time 😂😂) great video

Quite possibly one of the best rider education videos on the tube.

great text book summary-if only a video like that existed 15-20 years ago:) Good job as always

What a luxury teacher! Not into track days but he now makes want to have a go even though I’d have to do it on my trail bike.

The master at work.What a privilege just to watch this video.Thanks.

Bleeding of the brake pressure to avoid having to open the throttle to get to the apex.... that's what I'm missing alright! Thanks to MCN and the sponsors for this video 👍

Admittedly amazing instruction. Very clear and targeted to beginner track initiation. I watched a bunch of videos on the topic, and it's the first time I finally understand the throttle timing at the corners.

All the beginner track videos this year were really encouraging! I finally pulled the trigger this past summer on my 690 Duke!

Fantastic this. Being taught by one of the best motorcyclist's in the industry. MCN and Neevsey know how to create great content ❤

Unbelievable video! This year will be my first track day experiences (20+ years riding), and I'm quite nervous. This is the best video I've found so far! I'm going to practice the foot and body positions in my garage!

First trackday tomorrow, watching this video has really helped settle my nerves. Nice breakdown of each component and well explained. Great stuff. I shall be watching it again before heading to the track.

Great video. As others have mentioned thank god mcn have sorted their content quality from a technical perspective. It’s funny watching neevsey reviewing stuff from only a few years ago looking like something recorded on vhs in the early 80’s.They must have actually tried quite hard to find such antiquated recording equipment.I guess as motorcycle enthusiasts they weren’t obsessing over the smaller details of how they looked, but it’s definitely better to watch now.

I just love how you explain the what, and how, but then also the WHY of each technique. It's so much easier to master a skill and cement it in your head if you know WHY you're doing it. Thank you, this was such an enjoyable video to watch!

What a very interesting video. I’ve learnt more in half an hour than reading books for hours. Neevesy is a great teacher.

Great video. Though most people's first experience of a novice trackday in the UK would be vastly different to this. Here the guy on the supersport has all the track width , and time to listen to Michael, he can eat. My first novice trackday was spent being terrified by people in the wrong group and other riders taking some really interesting lines in and out of corners. It was about as stressful a situation as you could get, and absolutely wasn't conducive to learning my bike, or the track, particularly well.

I absolutely love your videos on these topics MCN. Awesome job and I look forward for more!

I’m planning my first track day. This was incredibly helpful, thank you! I learned quite a lot that I plan to practice on the track.

Man mister Neev is just amazing the way he naturally communicating and teaching. Absolutely the best on RU-vid. And I have watched tons of others.

Great video Neevesy, very professional and never once sounding condescending to the less experienced rider. Definitely need a part two track video.

I've got exactly the same setup as Gareth: an RST V4.1 Race dept and a Ducati Supersport S (although the 2017 model). Having lots of fun and done 6 track days on it, so far.

If you need an intermediate rider for the next video, I volunteer! Neevesy is the man!

Absolutely love this guy and his calm and easily grasped advice.

Great instructional video. I think many people start thinking about track days after they have quite a bit of experience, can afford a track weapon specifically, and are looking for more. It would be really interesting to do this same concept, but less from the perspective of someone who just learned to ride a motorcycle, and more focused on people with experience who are now getting into spending more time at the track. In my experience, it seems like there are lot more people who can rip it on the road and have a lot of experience and are now moving to track, rather than complete newbies who don’t even understand the fundamentals of cornering at all, and decide to do track work. Seems like the video is great for the latter, but the majority is the former.

Thank you Neevesy! Excellent explanations and so many lightbulb moments for me!

This is brilliant. I had been trying to improve for my track days and still a long way to go. I definitely have a mental block of not having enough confidence in myself and the bike, which makes me turtle at times. I think this is a top video for novice and beginners. And i believe, practice and spending lot more track hrs will help eventually. Cheerz from India.

There is a ton of knowledge and tips in this video for ALL levels of riders on the track, Neevesy thanks so much for sharing

Absolutely fantastic video! I've never done a track day but I feel like I have the knowledge to try it now. Thanks! 👍

Excellent! I have ridden fast bike for more 40 years, done all sorts of trackdays, practice and so on. Also some clubracing with Laverdas in the mid 80's Your lowpitch, confident, clever and experienced teaching amazed me! Wish you had teached me 30 years ago.... This was like a crush course of everything I have learned compressed to 20 minutes! Though , hitting the throttle stop scares me these days. Maybe because the bikes a ride on trackdays are a Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce and an old Benelli Tornado 900 RS, from German Superbike racing. No riders Pampers, lots of power and torque.... But very rewarding and fast if you get it right. Last year on the lokal racetrack I found out that ,except from the long straight, the Morini had no problem staying on the tail of the instructors BMW S 1000 RR! In the tighter parts I could get back to his tail again. And he's no bluff, once runner up in Super Sport 600 in Sweden and he also raced in Germany!

Love these tutorial videos. Bending the inside elbow and pushing the bike away to the out side was a game changer for me.

Excellent info from Neevesy. I really like how he provided a new skill for each session. I wish I could have a personal track day with him here in the states.

Brilliant, thank you! I will re-watch it before my next trackday.

I'm hoping to do my first track day next year and this video was helpful in what to expect and prepare for. Neevesy is soooo patient and knowledgeable.

I wish I would’ve seen this video long ago so I could get perform more in the track! I found it really educational and straight to the point! Very very good tips that personally I will implement them at my next track day! Thank you both for a such great video 😊😊

Really nice video as always. It was great to see Gareth’s confidence grow after each session. I’ve only done a couple of track sessions and would definitely recommend booking an instructor at the beginning of the day who will also pass on great advice. I would love to be able to take a Ducati Panigale on track to build my confidence! 😁👍

Great video. What a treat it would be to have a one on one coaching session with a rider as experienced and well rounded as Michael Neeves!

This is an educational dream come true! Just wow! Did this bloke win the lottery or something?! Boy is he lucky to have gotten such a wonderful track day lesson with a new Ducati! Also, I didn't know you could inflate a motorcycle tire with a bike pump. Fabulous video and thanks for sharing!

I just started riding 2 months ago and since I got my bike I've been itching to get to the track, I'm booking 2 race schools in the spring and then as many track days I can afford in the summer! Thank you for this video MCN, really helps beginners like myself!

A great video with clear and simple communication thank you

What a masterclass in tuition. Brilliant.

Have been watching bike videos on RU-vid since they started - by far the most well thought out and clearly presented serious tuition video I've ever come across. Excellent work Neevsey, this is great stuff for many levels of riders, keep it up! 👍🏆

Awesome video all around, producing, editing and great info 👍🏻👍🏻🔥

Really brilliant video. Amazing edits, amazing instruction

Got my 1st track day next week at magny cour Carnot wait never done track before

loved this video and a lot from this to improve my riding.

Brilliant! It was likewise great that clarification was given as to why a street riders should handle corners a bit differently because of the potential for encountering road debris.

Excellent content and video quality, as always!!

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

Neevesy you really need your own track day school, you explain everything so well. Got my first track day at brands in a couple of weeks, it’s just a novice evening, dreading how bad I might be be really looking forward to it at the same time

Thanks for the insight, really clear and easy to understand

Thanks a lot for sharing this video!!

enough to think about without creating an information overload. 👍👍

Great vid 🙌great tutorials of neevsey 👍

What a capable instructor

Love it! Well done to both of you, gents!!! 🍻

Excellent video! Best!

Really Excellent Tutorial. i loved it!

Had my first day at track yestuday. Great day. Next time i try bend arm and full power at the straits. Thanks. Good video.

amazing, feel I learnt a lot just watching

Excellent video guys!

Great video and what I wouldn’t give to have a Neevesy 1-2-1!!! 👍

Awesome tips - thanks 🙏

A riding lesson from Michael Neeves, doesn't get much better than that, some great tips, even for fast road riding, watching this I think Gareth, needs to improve his inside corner foot position further, still seems to be on the arch of his foot too much, but like you say it's life time long learning curve, and 40+ years of riding has taught me, and still learning.

Awesome video!!!!

Amazing video. Wish you ran a clinic I’d sign up!!!

That was fantastic!

Nice one Neevsey, legend.

He was the definition of "all the gear no idea" 😂 he's sorted now ol boi

Really enjoyed that! Another point worth mentioning - if you're in a low gear in a tight bend and have to brake, there is a chance you can stall the bike. I've been thinking about taking my K1100RS on a track day. Did with my K100RT back in 1990 ish and had pedals scraping the ground :D

Very well done. Your are such a good advisor! I had to learn that all myself during my first days on track. Now it is 12 years. With your advise I would have saved years! :-). What is also importat as a (hobby) racer ist to work on precision. Lap after Lap again and again.

Good work Gareth!

Really great presentation!

This is gold!

Nice job in teaching and learning

Great video - Want to go out to a track one day!

The quality of MNC content continues to amaze me.

Great video lads, well done 👍

fantastic teacher 💯

Anglesey looks great. Will get the ferry across from Dublin next season

Gold dust, thanks for sharing !

Great tuition Neevsey! Great video, keep them coming. 👍

Thank you