RIDING IN THE ZONE

Just Published! A New Book with DVD
RIDING IN THE ZONE
Advanced Techniques for Skillful Motorcycling
By Ken Condon

Tony’s Track Days’ chief instructor Ken Condon has just released a new book with accompanying video entitled: Riding in the Zone- Advanced Techniques for Skillful Motorcycling.

Ken would like to thank all of you who took advantage of the special TTD "Riding in the Zone" book/video offer.

The deal has ended, but if you would like an autographed copy of "Riding in the Zone", go to www.ridinginthezone.com.

For those of you wanting to see the book before buying, Ken will have books for sale at TTD events this upcoming season.

http://www.ridinginthezone.com/pages/Buy.html
 

Here is the Whitehorse Press description of the book and video:
There is little that can match the sublime sensation of riding down a peaceful backroad completely in tune with your motorcycle and surroundings, or the exhilaration that comes from slicing skillfully through a series of challenging corners. You are physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your body responds with precise, fluid movements, and you are relaxed, focused, and confident. Every input you make is an expression of your mastery of the sport. These moments are what good riding is all about and what every rider hopes to experience. RIDING IN THE ZONE, a new book written by popular motojournalist and motorcycle instructor Ken Condon and just published by Whitehorse Press, explains the techniques that can help any rider achieve that magical state of being that some people call being “in the groove” or “in the zone.”

In a clear, highly visual style with detailed diagrams and extensive full-color photographs and illustrations, Condon identifies the many factors that help you enter “the zone.” He addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering complete physical control of your motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book’s ideas and concepts into advanced riding skills that are natural and intuitive. A companion DVD is included with the book to demonstrate these concepts and techniques and show how to perform each practice drill so the lessons may be applied quickly and easily to actual street riding.

A motorcyclist for more than three decades, Ken Condon is best known to the motorcycling world as the current author of the monthly Proficient Motorcycling and Street Strategies columns for Motorcycle Consumer News. He is also the chief instructor for Tony’s Track Days and is an experienced Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor. This is his first book, written for early-intermediate to early-advanced riders. It offers riders of all ages and abilities valuable insight into perfecting their own personal riding style for maximum enjoyment and satisfaction.
Paperback, 8 x 10 inches, 144 pages, full color illus, $29.95.

Here are Ken’s thoughts about the book and video.
There are two reasons why I wrote Riding in the Zone. One is to share my belief that riding skill development equates to more riding enjoyment and more “zone” moments. The second reason is to reach the vast majority of riders who would rather ride than read.

There are a lot of excellent riding skills books on the market, including David Hough’s Proficient Motorcycling, Lee Parks’ Total Control, and Keith Code’s Twist of the Wrist. As much as I benefited from each of these books, I found it difficult to get through the information, simply because they are rather lengthy and are not written or designed in a way that best describes and shows riding technique.

You will find that Riding in the Zone is packed with information to help you become a better rider. It is designed to be easy to read, easy to look at, and easy to understand. And the 35 minute video is invaluable for helping you put the concepts described in the book into practical use.

I invite you to visit www.ridinginthezone.com to take a look at a few sample pages and a couple of video clips.