What Champ U Could Teach Us All

[@CanyonChasers]

Hey guys! The Yamaha Champions Riding School saw this video and they _are_ going to give you guys a coupon code!! FOCUS

[@Ridelikeachampionycrs]

FOCUS is so important on the motorcycle - and in everything we do, so we figured that would make a great coupon code :)

[@Zookeeper101]

That's awesome! As a truck driver I have a bit of time on my hands being away from home during my time off. I end up watching a lot on KZbin, and most of the videos I watch are motorcycle related. As a truck driver I have very little time at home, and it's very erratic so even scheduling a class or track day is near to impossible for me. Looking into taking the ChampU course. Thanks so much for talking about it @CanyonChasers, and thanks so much for offering an online course @ChampSchool.

[@louisprins4404]

@@Ridelikeachampionycrs That‘s really a great idea. I‘ve immediately ordered that course 👍🏻 Lets see I can handle the englisch language…😎 @CanyonChasers your Videos are really so helpfull, please continue and thanks a lot…🏍👌🏻✌🏻

[@TravisTerrell]

Haha, conveniently lesson 1!

[@babababu7620]

You earned my respect man, by accepting that you were incorrect😍😍🙇‍♂️

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Your content does not come out as often as other moto vloggers but it is always well thought out and articulated. And I respect a man who is humble enough to say he felt he needed to re-evaluate his position on something. I had heard about Champ U but now I will definitely look into it. Just like Einstein said; "Every man is my superior in that I may learn something from him." Keep up the great content sir. Kind regards from Canada.🇨🇦

[@Fee.1]

He is not as cocky and ego inflated as many of those either

[@ATGMotoring]

Well put!!

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Please dont remove your old videos. They are SUPER helpful even if you're not totally confident with them. Your old vids are part of my motorcycle training playlist and they have a lot of really useful information that helps a lot.

[@brianglendenning1632]

Agree - keep them up please. Terrific resource

[@englishsteve1465]

Ryan at Fort Nine is also very informative (and funny)

[@TravisTerrell]

Did I miss him saying he's going to delete them? Seems like it would be an unlikely move, both for advice's sake as well as passive income!

[@Szlejer]

I could apply EVERYTHING I learned on the track to the road, and in a responsible/safe manner. Even hangoff has it's place when you are forced to corner in super slippery (winter) conditions, to absolutely minimize lean angles... Trail braking is a life safer on the road. The track is where I really learned to brake, corner, accelerate, downshift, etc. It's the safest place to learn EVERYTHING.

[@c10seth]

I went through the Champ U program and found it super valuable. It changed how I ride on the street, on the track and how I teach as a BRC instructor. My only constructive criticism is I wish they had riding demos of downshifting instead of it being a discussion. Other than that I recommend anyone who rides or is thinking about riding, to take this online class.

[@sanketjain9320]

So how do they exactly teach revv matching and Downshifting while braking then? Do they use a handlebar or a stationary bike?

[@AshOnTop23]

Your flexible mindset is a big part of why I watch your channel. I really liked the braking and downshifting sections. I don't think it's a coincidence the braking section is the longest. I wish they had been able to go deeper into the pointy end of the cone, though, the specific techniques used when choosing/changing their lines.

[@zeplin4078]

There was nothing wrong with your explanation on trail braking, in fact it was your explanation from all the videos I have watched that made me understand it, thanks for that.

[@brianglendenning1632]

Agree.

[@WayneW64]

Yes. You taught me how to trail brake. 😊

[@Gismo3333]

Where is the apex on a corner that do not have one? Its like saying: Don't stop at a intersection, stop sign or anything else, before you come to the stop-line. What a bout most places, that don't have a stop-line? It is not like any of you in the US, ever stop at the stop-signs or the stop-line. But I can tell you, you are suppose to be able to put your parking-brake on, whit out your wheels lock up. Before you drive from a stop-sign. you cant, just nearly stop. It is a full stop. And mean that you don't move. Many in the United States, and many other people, have a huge problem with following instructions, rules, laws or anything else that must be followed to the letter. They always want to adapt everything to what they think suits them best. Just a little problem with that. Then they have the wrong information and the meaning disappears and they get confused. Have you heard that word before? It is probably the most used word in the English language. - Really wondering why… No… I don't… If you never get instructions for use to work, then you are probably one of them.

[@rafaelmendoza9372]

I love your uploads. You dont realize how many lives you have saved. Thanks so much.😎😎

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

I want ypu to know how Acceptional your program is here man. You dont know me from a wet paper bag. But yet the Love we both share of motorcycles. Brings us together. Simply put. You have taught and helped me alot through the years. I find myself coming back to videos you post time and time again. So i want to thank you. And im sold on this school cause of you! Im signing up. But will never stop watching you to brother! Ride safe. And Thank you for all you have done for me without even so much as knowing me what so ever. I highly recommend your channel to all my riding buddies

[@Hefdaily]

Hey man. Firstly thank you so much for creating this content. I’m coming back to biking after 20+ years, and your videos have been instrumental in my learning curve and feeling comfortable again on my bike. Your descriptions of the mechanics and physics of motorcycle riding are exceptional, and all your videos on trail braking have really given me so much confidence in riding safely. Hearing you talk in this video about maintenance throttle was another light bulb moment for me. It’s something that has been confusing me for a while, and I’ve read so many different opinions on it - but hearing you say that maintenance throttle is sometimes needed has really lifted any doubts that I had. Thank you thank you thank you

[@darrenvance737]

As a new rider I found Champ U to be eye opening. It all makes sense but someone somewhere has to tell you for the first time. They are a well known school with a great reputation so I trust them telling me stuff for my first time. My wife is going through it with me so hey for me it’s even half price! Worth ever penny!

[@jamesbonanno3359]

Judge you harshly? I judge you even more favorably than I did before. Your honesty and humble approach only makes you a better instructor. I watch many KZbin videos on proper motorcycle techniques and 2 of the best are you and MCrider when it comes to all around making sure we're safe out there. I want to thank you again for all you do for the community. You are aces!

[@davegutierrez3670]

Well said l think more people could benefit from this

[@alanmillar2148]

I've been riding for 40 years . I've only recently come across your channel , let me say this . I love your style and content . Most of what you are saying I already know , but its really helpful to remind me of things that I need to think about and work on . Some of the guys making videos just make me cringe with their so called expert advice . So thank you for your refreshing style . I often find myself saying to myself , slow down , smooth is fast . This is near enough to my mantra . It'll be a while , but I'll get through all of your channel . Thanks again

[@djf7380]

Took the course too and it's well worth the money. A lot of the techniques I already knew about but the way they explain everything helped it all click for me. I keep going back to work on the drills and apply what I've learned on each ride. Fantastic course!

[@Drakos99]

i love that you go back and re-assess your own vid's and descriptions and recognise and admit that it could have been better or clearer, well done. i also really relate to the point you made about watching champu vids and discovering well explained stuff that you hadn't even thought about being a thing. i've been riding nearly 40 years, year round, i learned the hard way, no courses, no track days, no advanced instruction, and no internet! i learned by experimenting and watching friends who were faster, and by falling off, sometimes badly. talking of mantras, i had one that was, 'you don't know where the limit is til you go past it', and going past it meant falling off. so watching your vids and similar riding technique vids is a new thing to me, but i'm enjoying it and learning some new stuff, other stuff i am recognising as stuff i've done forever and not even thought of as a thing. an example of a new thing for me is the idea of keeping the weight on the front tyre going into a turn, keeping the suspension compressed so it will turn easier, i had always thought that keeping the suspension compressed going into a turn was the worst thing because you were giving the front end too much to do at the same time and if the front end was compressed going into a turn and you hit any ruts or bumps or dips in the road the suspension wouldn't be able to cope because it would already be loaded and while banked over you'd just lose contact with the road and slide off... but this latest explanation of tipping in and then if necessary maintenance throttle til you want to take away lean angle is more like what i actually do without having analysed it. it's funny how you can do stuff routinely and not even know it is what you do until you are asked to explain it and so forced to think about it. thanks and keep up the good work.

[@billcag]

Thank you for being so honest and open. I’ve taken the ChampU course and found it and your instruction brilliant. Both have certainly increased my safety while riding and therefore increased my enjoyment. Cheers from Sydney Australia

[@lycanthrope99]

The CanyonChasers video content is terrific, and I'm grateful for them. I was an early subscriber to ChampU and I did the 2-day ChampSchool in 2019. The content of ChampU was very familiar along with a couple of new items (the 100mm of fork travel and I don't recall the phrase 'Umbrella of Direction'). It's a very useful program. It's not a substitute for the live school but it's infinitely more convenient and less expensive. I'll be going through it again soon.

[@Proteanlife]

Big 💰 bags Aron

[@GrayOlson]

@@Proteanlife Choosing to allocate the funds to take ChampSchool doesn't mean you're 💰 bags... if you ride a motorcycle, there's a very high likelihood that you've spent far more than even the 2-day ChampSchool costs on your bike and extra items that haven't actually improved your riding... and that's on *one* bike which you will only own for probably 10-15 years at MOST. Spending that money to improve your knowledge to go faster and SAFER is an investment in *yourself*, which will be with your for the rest of your life... and will keep that life going longer, two things that $2k spent on a motorcycle certainly cannot do.

[@MrJasonmay69]

I've always found your advice valuable, and I always adapt whatever I learn to the specific conditions I encounter. You can only impart so much in a 15 min vlog - the rest is up to us as individuals. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Harloweqbumfuque]

How timely! I recently have been on the fence about taking Champ U and you have just convinced me to take the leap. I mean $99....that less than I spend on a case of $10 a bottle wine for crying out loud. You are hands down my favorite online motorcycle blogger/instructor. You were able to have me understand trail braking, delayed entrance and other concepts. You sir, are a gifted instructor. If you say it is worthy of my money and time, I will listen. I love the technical aspect of riding so this is right up my alley. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@TravisTerrell]

It's $99 now? Damn, was only $50 when I bought it, but it's worth every bit of the new cost.

[@davidruggles996]

Awesome video and thanks for taking the time to review the course. I took the YCRS street skills class a few months back when they were in Napa, CA. This new class is definitely on my list of things to do very soon.

[@bsmukler]

I believe one of the aspects of riding that makes it so involving and fun is, as you mentioned, the fact that it requires awareness and constant decision making. The latter is certainly helped along through training, so that you understand the basics regarding bike dynamics, control inputs, effects of rider body position, and so on. It is a seemingly endless process of learning, practice and refinement, and that, too, makes the sport so much fun.

[@Zookeeper101]

And this "I believe one of the aspects of riding that makes it so involving and fun is, as you mentioned, the fact that it requires awareness and constant decision making." Is why they call it two wheel therapy. It's not because you "lose yourself" it's because you have so much more to think about that you forget the things that are troubling you. This is the number one reason I prefer riding technical roads, whether on my cbr600rr or my Sportster.

[@andycampbell2821]

Im just doing the course for a second time. Really found it helpful for street and track. Everything makes sense and is presented in a really professional way. “100mm of suspension travel” was my favourite and completely new to me, and comes from top Yamaha engineers and riders. Getting the most from your suspension, using braking and corner entry loading, to improve safety and performance. Great information to take out on the streets and tracks. I found many key points easy to remember when on the bike, to practice and come home feeling you have learned something and improved. After taking the course for the first time and now knowing what it contains, I would be willing to pay much more than I did for the knowledge gained.

[@tommeyer6033]

Been thinking about it. This vid made the difference. Thanks.

[@markgiancola8973]

I think your being self critical is much more a result of your wanting to learn/ modify your message. I watch all of your videos, sometimes more than once, and not in the same month! I watch Motojitsu as well. And I watch/read everything Nick I. publishes. Then I go practice. I practice 1-2 skills. I have to say I feel much more attuned to the objective approach you and Nick I. take in terms of presenting skills and practice to the general rider. I appreciate that. I, as a basketball coach, spent my entire career studying the greatest players to impart their skills and how they accomplished those skills to my players. So I relate to that philosophy. Keep up the great work you do. Thanks for your humility and understand that we (I) as an audience greatly appreciate all that you have given back to us.

[@greyanaroth]

Big ups for getting on YT and admitting that you could have done better. Massive respect. I've always loved your channel and more so now. Thanks

[@hernanmontero4928]

That forest in Oregon looks amazing , great ride in the North West. The weather, the wind, the speed, the bike, the brakes, too many things about going to the corner, that's right.

[@SteveGoertz]

I love their clips on KZbin and other social media sites. This pushed me over the edge, signing up now. Thanks for all you do!

[@vanchb14tube]

I watched this vid a few months ago and took the ChampU course based on your recommendation. Can’t thank you enough. While much of it was familiar to me from previous training, I really benefited from the cornering drills and techniques. I’ve been riding for many years and over the past few years have ridden over 200K miles, but my cornering is so much better now. I have much more confidence since I better understand what the bike needs from ME to work properly. Thanks for the recommendation and keep the vids coming!

[@doitdamnit]

Yeah, I already graduated in this course and I highly recommend it to everyone, who drives or rides, it doesn't matter. What I was impressed of was the lesson with the '100mm of front fork travel' issue. Before I took this course I nearly gave up the trail braking technique. But now I know that TB works best within those 100mm of fork travel. I was too harsh on the brakes while tipping into the corner.

[@wadeblake3451]

Humility is a very attractive quality. As long as there is motorcycle racing, there will always be something new to learn. I too greatly enjoyed the champ U content. As for one of the most impactful concepts, I would opt for their emphasis and focus upon “the direction of the motorcycle “. You do whatever is necessary to point the beast where you want it to go. I remember trying to manoeuvre a sail boat at slow speeds in tight quarters. I found if you focused upon what the boat was actually doing given the multitude of variables you are dealing with and then adjust whatever you needed to do to get it where you wanted it to go, I was much more successful. Point is , focusing on the direction of the motorcycle vs applying specific techniques at specific times or in specific places, is a very big shift in my riding focus. Great video.

[@westonlieberum1]

1:40 my home track Pitt race! 😍

[@fallinginthed33p]

The radius=mph lesson was good for tightening or expanding your corner radius depending on corner conditions.

[@TravisTerrell]

Oh hell yes! I love never worrying whether I'm entering a corner too fast! They emphasize and build on the concept a lot in the course, but I recommend everyone who hadn't taken it to at least watch their r=mph video on the YCRS KZbin channel. Changes the way you think about traction and braking.

[@FadilKarim]

I'm so pumped to attend their Champ Street class at buttonwillow on the 18th!

[@Proteanlife]

Big 💰. How did it go?

[@FadilKarim]

@@Proteanlife it was awesome! The good news is that you can learn everything through their online program for $100 ($60 on sale right now). The main advantage of the in-person class was being able to practice the skills at a track which is so much better than learning on public roads. Plus getting direct feedback from the instructors was also useful. But you really can't go wrong with the online course as a starting point!

[@jamesrudolph6893]

Thanks canyonchasers, and Nick & Champ U for making me a better rider. I listen to you guys carefully and after 45 years of riding Motorcycles, Nick taught me to be a better street rider ( and my wife) personally, and we have more fun. Champ U is a great refresher course after attending school personally. Faster safer… from San Diego

[@cwhitty05]

It takes a strong and open-minded person to admit when they are wrong about something. You owned it! Good on you for self reflection and growing.

[@ericbishop6861]

Car nut viewer here. I recently went to BMW's M Driving School. Similarly aimed at track driving, it none the less radically changed my spirited drives for the better. These kinds of programs are worth every penny! Stay safe out there fellow Utahn and Canyon Chaser!!

[@correykeen2956]

I'm still working through the course. So far it has been the best learning experiences I've had. Like you said they put things into perspective and quantify ideas that I've never fully thought through. I thought the mantra thing was silly too until I started paying attention to what I was doing and saying to myself. Like getting into the mindset to ride is something I was doing putting my gear on. Which I always do in a specific order. One day I changed the order I put my gloves on, purposely, got in the saddle and things didn't feel right, I had to stop and get my mind right before starting the bike. It's completely changed how I think and act on the bike, all for the better.

[@williamrodgers6898]

It was your channel with maybe 1 or 2 other channels that has made me a better and safer rider... I'm grateful for all your information and your approach to instruction. Thank you for all your hard work. 🤘

[@quincyfry6569]

I learned nothing new taking ChampU that I've not read, seen, or heard from other sources previously... And I would absolutely spend the money again to take the course again. It was a great refresher of the basics, great practice for more advanced techniques and concisely put everything I've previously learned into a great format!

[@TravisTerrell]

One of my favorite parts about it was having _trusted_ advice that didn't contradict itself. I had also come across much of the same info (but not all) online before, but ChampU cuts out all the bad advice so there's no sifting through everything to find the good bits. (And the accompanying quizzes and drills help you retain it!)

[@sanketjain9320]

Did you take the online course or track day? If online, what makes it so beneficial to you, given you didn't learn anything new?

[@quincyfry6569]

@sanketjain9320 at this point I had only taken the champu online course. Since then I gave gone to an in person on track course and highly recommend. While I didn't learn anything "new", because let's be honest... there are so many KZbin channels and books and videos out there that any "new" information doesn't really exist. What I did have was a well put together refresher course and a thoughtful way of dredging it out of the memory banks. Reading about something in depth when you aren't skilled enough to practice it is not the same as being reminded of what you learned years later when you 'should' have the skills to now practice it or implement it.

[@sanketjain9320]

@@quincyfry6569 Thanks. Do they demonstrate things like handlebar grip or just talk about it?

[@quincyfry6569]

@sanketjain9320 I don't specifically remember the online portion of that topic. The on track lessons had an instructor getting very personal with me on proper grip and body position and finger usage for braking (didn't focus on clutch too much that I can recall other than slow speed use)

[@adjbob56]

Nothing wrong with your past videos. Nothing at all. Others may present different context - but there is NOTHING wrong with your past videos. I have been riding 45 years, just signed up for Champ U. I am always learning.

[@Boadhion2wheels]

Couldn't possibly agree more with you. I took the ChampSchool at Road Atlanta in April and it transformed my riding. I ride aggressively on the street (not racetrack aggressive though) and now I'm safer doing it. I didn't think I should sign up for ChampU when I first got their email a month or two ago, but you've changed my mind.

[@XRedJar]

Agree that Champ U is a great learning tool! If you have the opportunity, do the Champ U course and then go to YCRS Champ Day. You'll get a refresher on the Champ U topics, and have a track to practice those skills. There is a lot of info coming at you at Champ Day, so taking Champ U before hand and knowing what you need to concentrate on would be a way to make the most of the training.

[@doitdamnit]

I totally agree. I wish I had the opportunity. Unfortunately I live in Germany...just too far away!

[@yodomcat]

I enjoyed Champ-U. Great value for money! Your videos have also helped me massively! I think you explain things very well, and I would understand half of Champ-U without your teachings; so thank you 🙏

[@chestypuller4591]

Agreed! The Champ School is awesome! They were very briefly in my area, within 150 miles, in the early summer. I live on the east coast and was not able to get to a school due to my work schedule. I would attend in a heartbeat. It would be great if they would offer more venues and more opportunities to attend here in the eastern part of the country. There are many tracks and various racing venues all around the Maryland, Jersey, Delaware and PA area. Definitely going to try to work one in this coming spring or summer in addition to taking the online course. As always, great info. Ride to get home!!

[@TravisTerrell]

I so highly recommend ChampU. So nice to have all the information in 1 place, with no contradicting advice.

[@fabocirk03]

Thanks for that honest video - I look forward to see what the ChampU program has to offer ! That's the beautiful thing about *Technique*, is that it's always evolving. Ride safe guys - Love from France

[@montoya197803]

Ive benefitted a lot from your past videos, and I appreciate your humility in this one. Ive only been riding a few years now, but the more I learn, the more I realize humility is a very important component for motorcyclists. I plan to purchase a membership to champu very soon. Thanks.

[@brentdoogle]

Totally agree. Great program and value. Highly recommended

[@SKIAMIALMOG]

My good friend! only distinguished people are willing to admit they were wrong and to adapt to new ideas. I admire people like you and willing to learn from people like you.

[@NHlocal]

I invested in ChampU in August and it has helped me tremendously. The one(actually 2) topics that helped me the most was their demonstration of 100 Points of Grip. That along with Braking Practice has really given me a much better understanding of how to not only be safer and make some great progress at the track but also keep me safer on the street. I just finished my 3rd track day on Friday and have managed to keep the shiny side up along with making some really good gains in several areas I am working on. Thanks for the great video and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤️🏍 Randy

[@malarona]

Nothing change..you still one hell of rider and instructor for me.. Learn alot from your video.. Stay safe Dave..

[@rami-arjoss]

Always enjoy watching and sharing your videos, very much appreciate your integrity thank you very much

[@ChrisBetcher]

Thanks for this. I took the Champ U course after watching your video (thanks too for the discount code) and found it immensely informative and useful. When I started riding several years ago I found many people willing to offer their (often conflicting) advice on how to ride, so I really appreciated the Champ U course, (and your channel too, which is also super helpful) to solidify the good advice and the right techniques. A lot of the course was reinforcing ideas that I already knew, some of it was putting ideas into a better context, helping me understand them better through really clear expanations and examples, and some of it was new ideas that I'd not really thought about before. Overall, it was super helpful course that I already know has made me a better, safer - and yes, faster - rider. We're finally coming out of Covid lockdown here in Sydney Australia and I've only been out on a couple of rides so far, but I can totally feel the difference in my confidence and technique from a few nice runs through the twisty roads of the Royal National Park. Thanks for the recommendation for the Champ U course. It was the best $99 I've spent as a motorcyclist!

[@selbyroad100]

Dave, every video you produce is superb. I have taken the ChampU course because of your recommendation and it is really excellent. The questions at the end each chapter are super helpful to long term retention of the information. You are a really talented communicator.

[@CanyonChasers]

Wonderful

[@AbdullahLodhi-so4mp]

Absolutely love your content. I have learned so much from you that I cant even thank you enough :)

[@marcmondragone3452]

The way you explain these techniques are philosophical and poetic and full of knowledge. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@mrdoodle8748]

Sport Riding Techniques is the best book on the topic that I have come across. I have always been a big fan of Nick & his writing. He is an excellent ambassador for the sport.

[@Introspectiverider99]

Your channel and videos has really helped me be a faster and safer rider. I also have more fun when I’m out riding. I rewatch a lot of your videos to refresh some of the ideas and tips like the 7 tips for faster safer rider, having slow hands, the trail-braking and letting the corner come to me. I’m not a track rider yet but hopefully some day I get to experience it. Thanks a lot🙏

[@vijayam1]

Fantastic and crisply juxtaposed. This is what we need, explained the "white elephant" between the lines. Between what's taught and what's understood, there's the golden nugget. 👍🏻

[@bikenizerboc653]

I just saw there ads on a social media about Champ U and had a second thought..thanks to this video i finally convinced myself to sign up. Thanks Canyon Chasers!

[@tyek4770]

Thanks man. Great Information! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@brendanfitzgerald7860]

Im glad to see you corrected your previous statements and clarified things. Its important to always keep learning and adapt.

[@Renaissance_cycles]

Took their Champ U two months ago and couldn’t be happier. You can pretty much find all that information “out there” yes, but not as concise and cohesive as they have done in this program. I’m actually doing my second pass as we speak. Highly recommend

[@brandon_c122]

Kudos sir ! Love the fact that you just seem to genuinely care @ riding as a craft, and sharing/giving people the knowledge to do so as well ! Speaks well for your character! Keep it up and thanks !

[@lexzack7206]

This one was great! Thanks!

[@RandyBarbee]

Appreciate the info on Champ U. Took it over the weekend and got way more out of it than I expected to.

[@justind6419]

Your videos on trail braking absolutely made my riding more safe, controlled, and enjoyable. I really appreciated the instruction.

[@DB-so8zc]

Always learning always evolving. This is the rider who wants to improve their craft be it racing, road, mx or ADV. Well done video. Always enjoy your content.

[@UncleEll74]

Definitely enjoyed the mantra for the simple fact that I’m literally always talking to myself when riding…always try to stay in the moment when riding, but when I get away from that I speak to me and that helps…the course has been great so far and I like you watch 3-4 videos every few days as to not overload my brain…braking, apex, acceleration, maintenance throttle and lowering risk on the road has helped immensely…can’t wait to finish…thank you for confirming what I already knew…GREAT ONLINE COURSE!!!

[@husseyfamily509]

I live in New Zealand. After watching this video I decided to have a look at Champ U. I signed up, watched all 40 videos did all the tests and thought it was outstanding. Not good, not great, Outstanding!!! I have been riding for close to 30 years. I have always believed you are always learning. I have applied all of the information ,a lot of which you cover in many of your videos. Best investment you can make in yourself. Bonus you can go back over all of the information again and again until you get it. Think of it as insurance...very cheap insurance. In short - thank you very much.

[@CanyonChasers]

Hello New Zealand! We have family in Omaru and, seriously, NZ is my favorite place on this planet. (I wish we were young enough - and rich enough - to emigrate down there). But thanks for the kind words. I actually forwareded this to the guys at YCRS who developed the Champ U progam.

[@FeedScrn]

Thanks for the heads-up. You're saving lives and helping people avoid miserable moments of unnecessary recuperation.

[@juanjrodz10]

I couldn't agree more! I bought champu course maybe a month ago and it's really good. Definitely worth it. Thank you for your content.

[@Brianmoto49]

I’ve been to Champ School and purchased and competed the Champ U program .. excellent .. the 100 points of grip, radius=mph , umbrella of direction were great content sections.. but the whole program was just excellent…a great compliment to their actual on track school..

[@dannyfountaine1176]

‘…all ya’all’ :) Yeah. Nice one mate. The timing is perfect, working with two new riders presently. Looking forward to going through this WITH them.

[@patrickfredette8064]

Thank you!

[@rabukan5842]

I took the Champ U course and it was well worth it. It changed my thinking about how motorcycles handle, and at 64, for me, the course - although coming from a more sport/track oriented series of techniques - was completely applicable to safe street riding, and they continually make that point. I now handle mountain twisties as well as I do intersections because the laws of physics still apply, and understanding them, then practicing to work within them, makes for a more confident and safer rider.

[@spaceexplorer6636]

Good updated information ! It’s trail braking taken to another level or the more finesse points of trail braking. Ultimately a corner is what we make of it and every corner even if taken 100 times is different each time you ride it due to variations of your input. IMO you can’t duplicate exactly a corner every time you take it, there’s always something different like your speed, lean, braking, etc etc, even if minimal it’s a big enough difference that you have to reevaluate everything in the moment.

[@gbinman]

I like your videos. They are thoughtful, to the point and helpful. I am in the old salt category, as I started riding in 1966. At that time virtually no education was available. Riding someone else's bike was mostly the shift pattern, ie 1 down 4 up. Some bikes had different patterns and some had shifters on the right side. Having ridden a long time and still am riding is worth something but it's also true that learning something and repeating it 40 years it also possible. I moved to Texas in 2005 and had to take an MSF course to get the motorcycle endorsement. There were several very useful takeaways. I did the "Ride Like a Pro" course, learned some more. I have several books and videos that I gained from as well. I had friends that were former pro riders. They had more skill but weren't good at explaining it. Even now, I practice techniques that I have learned to make them more automatic. There are too many that think they know it all. My favorite is hearing someone say "I had to lay her down" which sounds like a special heroic technique but really only means they crashed.

[@CanyonChasers]

Well said, and good job on continuing with that constant improvement. Thats what makes great riders. Not mileage or years riding, but constantly trying to improve. And yeah, I had an old Triumph Bonneville with the shifter on the other side. You'd go to the brakes and accidentally bang a downshift - which wasn't all bad because the brakes were terrible.

[@thebigbail]

Love your videos and respect your opinion, will look into ChampU.

[@ariebakhuizen5486]

You are awesome. Thank you so much for making videos like this and explaining the fact why you are making them. You’re point became clear right at the end of the video. Thanks for making me understand how motorcycles work and why people riding bikes do what they do. Thank you sir

[@CanyonChasers]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@jamessuttie2506]

You are a fantastic communicator. I will sign up for the course cause I trust you and respect Yamaha and their heritage. Thanks much.

[@davidearl8942]

Love your videos. Im attending the Yamaha champ street in November and getting ready to watch the champ u online videos.

[@AshOnTop23]

That's my plan too, but I'll be taking the class next year. I'm hoping that watching the videos and doing the drills will give me a head start and I can get feedback from the instructors on what I've learned on Champ Street day.

[@CanyonChasers]

Apparently, you may actually see me there in November. 😎

[@davidearl8942]

@@CanyonChasers awesome I'll be the guy on the silver FJR 1300

[@mason3307]

My best mantra I got from you. Stay ahead of the bike. It sharpens me up immediately, and it really works.

[@petervautmans199]

txs for the advice, I will look in to it.

[@photony]

I just paid for it, starting now. Thank you for your candor on this.I'm very happily subscribed to your channel.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Was looking into taking the Champ U course. I knew it was good because I watch motojitsu and he talks about various lessons learned from the course. But to also hear you speak to a plethora of benefits that course offers just deals the deal for me. I appreciate your many valuable lessons.

[@djwordnyc]

Great review and feedback. Like you I purchased Champ U a week ago and begin the course. I too was a bit skeptical. I am someone who has taken quite a few coaching camps and other schools to further my track riding and to enhance my street skills. The biggest takeaway from this is that all of this dedicated instruction is good information, but its up to the individual to develop their own understanding and style, practice it and in the long term become confident in the nuance of riding. I have enjoyed your videos for a few years now, I wouldn't change your style or what you do, it's valuable information. Maybe you can make a new trail braking video with an updated understanding or approach. The beauty of all of this is the progression of our sport and the evolvement of the individual rider.

[@CanyonChasers]

Thank you! I was thinking the same thing.

[@djwordnyc]

@@CanyonChasers Please do!

[@mattguss]

Thank you for promoting Champ U and the great riding lessons they teach. Every rider needs to take this course and continue learning. Why? Because motorcycle riding is as high risk as it is reward. I have done the YCRS Champ school and practice these techniques on the track and street. This is how you get better, faster, safer. It astonishes me that riders think they don't need training and coaching. Can they fly a plane without training? Can they speak Japanese without training? Play a piano? Of course they can't. But for some perverse reason, riders don't think they need rider training. This attitude makes shitty riders who never progress and are a danger to themselves and others. When the question is how do I get better, faster, safer? The answer is training. And Champ U is the best program I've seen. But how many riders will actually train? Probably 2% or less. That's not only sad, it's scary.

[@I_am_archie]

Hats off to you 🤠. I'm Going to learn more.

[@78logistics]

Sold. Old grey beard new rider this year with a Ninja 400 and a larger Harley. Took the former to the track twice last month with instruction and saw my on the road skill improve hugely. So want to improve further in the off season months that start now. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinfarrokhzad]

I am taking the ChampU and I can say it worth every penny of it!! Highly recommend

[@jdelv86]

I enjoyed the Champ U course. It agree that Nick and company have a solid curriculum and a gift for explaining things. Great video review!

[@Mikehdy]

Top marks mate! You weren't wrong, you just didn't think of the other options in corners at the time. Your videos are great! Thanks, from a learning rider.

[@Brianmoto49]

Your content and explanations are excellent as well. Keep up the good work in helping us riders and improving the understanding of our sport

[@ATGMotoring]

I’ve been riding for year's, always enjoy watching your channel and learning something new. Thanks for the new content and keep up the great work👍

[@adaarroyo4297]

I took the Champ Street class and it's absolutely the best money I've spent, after the bike and gear. I wish I had more experience at high speed on my Tiger, I would have done better in the course. Ultimately it taught me trail braking and how far I can push my bike, both of which has improved my riding and will save my life. Your videos and insights have also provided so much valuable information. Please don't stop sharing your knowledge. Maybe ( in regard to new developments) just modify or add links for further improvement???

[@demerzel24]

😀 I ❤️ your channel. I was really scared using the front brake on my rides. Now I use it most of the time 😀. I have never taken my bike on the track, should I? Mantras help people to focus. I never thought of it that way, but analysing what I do before I jump on is precisely that... Not quite like Lighting McQueen🤣. I'm trying to be as alert as possible and to see properly (not just looking).

[@tinymotogarage]

I just bought the course based on your review - looking forward to doing it. Where I live (Mexico), there are no available lessons and basically no test (some cones to weave through for 2 minutes) so I have always wanted to get some proper training - this is a great option.

[@groundsurvivalstudygracieg4034]

I took the course and LOVED it. I feel like I'm setup to be a much better prepared and safe rider than I would've been otherwise. Nick's way of teaching the content is extremely digestible even in the more complicated topics. My favorite section was 100 points of grip. Don't crash your coffee!

[@CanyonChasers]

Don't crash your coffee!

[@stefanhansen5882]

That's what is called integrity. You rock!