‘That feels so much better’

“My braking is more in control and more effective now. I’d got into the habit of using the back brake more than the front. Fortunately, I hadn’t had any problems just using the rear brake up to now; but I realise now that my braking wasn’t as efficient as it could be. I think if I’d been faced with an emergency situation then I would’ve just grabbed everything and hoped for the best, but Mark’s tips on the proper stopping technique have really helped me, and it’s inspired me to practise my emergency stop technique so that my skills are sharp. It’s something I’ve not really thought about since passing my test many years ago, but will do so now.” Mark adds: “Andy’s lines and positioning were good, and he displayed good safety margins. He’s such a smooth and considered rider, he hadn’t really developed a technique for hard braking, but he’ll be able to combine this knowledge with his other skills to maximise his safety.”