motorcycle roadracers

Participants in the sport and art of motorcycle roadracing. Contrary to popular opinion, most are not wreckless and do not have a death wish, but rather tend to be methodical, analytical and reasonably cautious. Motorcycle roadracing doles out severe physical punishment to those who ride beyond their abilities, and so wreckless tendencies are weeded out in short order. Having said that, it must also be noted that all motorcycle roadracers share an insatiable and inexplicable need for speed.

Top motorcycle roadracers are among the most overlooked and underrated athletes in the world.

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trail braking

Late braking technique used by expert motorcycle roadracers in which the brakes continue to be applied beyond the point at which the motorcycle has been leaned over and has entered the corner. Trail braking is used primarily to delay the onset of braking for a particular corner as long as possible, and thereby overtake another rider. The technique requires a great deal of finesse and skill in order to avoid the loss of front wheel traction, which usually results in a low side crash.

Any attempt at trail braking by a novice rider, although usually unintentional, almost invariably results in a low side crash.

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center of mass

The point in a system of bodies or an extended body at which the mass of the system may be considered to be concentrated and at which external forces may be considered to be applied. Also called barycenter or centroid.

In general, an object with a lower center of mass is more stable. This explains why weebles wobble but they don't fall down.

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death wish

Term commonly applied to those who engage in activities that significantly raise their risk of severe bodily injury or death.

Base jumpers must have a death wish.

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motorcycle roadracing

The sport and art of piloting a high performance motorcycle around a closed track or road course in competition with other riders and for a designated number of laps.

Motorcycle roadracing is without a doubt the most exhilerating and underrated form of motorsports in the world.

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