Ienatsch Tuesday

Motorcycle Lessons Beyond the Classroom, Part 6

Struggling after a crash

December 1, 2020

Louis Ferrari “working” hard on the Yamaha MT-10.Caliphoto

This week’s Beyond the Classroom article focuses on a common issue: A rider with a passion for motorcycles eventually quits riding due to crashes. They walk out of our industry because of the cost and pain of big mistakes. A sport they hoped would be a lifelong pursuit ends; we lose them and they lose a dream. In this week’s audio chapter, Louis Ferrari shares his story with all riders or ex-riders who struggled after a crash or two.

cycleworld · Motorcycle Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Crashes

Ferrari drove his home-built 1,400 hp Nissan GTR down to Colorado’s Pueblo Motorsports Park to watch fellow-instructor Ryan Burke in Motorcycle Roadracing Association competition. A few years before this, he considered quitting riding but reapplied himself to core techniques to grow into an extremely competent rider and Senior YCRS instructor.Nick Ienatsch

Ferrari and 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Bryce Prince have an “all-in” mentality in MotoAmerica; Ferrari recommends this approach to all who have decided to ride motorcycles.Nick Ienatsch

More next week!