Ken Hill Coaching

Listen in to Podcast #75 where Ken answers questions submitted by podcast listeners. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 NOTE - This is the audio version of the YouTube broadcast fo this podcast. Part 1 questions include: 1) What kind of plan should a new or experienced rider have when going to the track? 2)Should intermediate riders upgrade to slicks? 3)What is the consensus for a physical training program for motorcycles? 4)What things can we do for our riding while sheltered in place?

Listen in to Podcast #74 as Ken talks about how he and his team completed 16,900 laps without a single crash. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes - - 16,900 laps not going slow - How deliberate focused riding, equals success - Why focusing on the process matters - Having the outcome you want, by building your process - Examples of what a proper process looks like

Listen in to Podcast #73 where Ken talks about what it's like to work within a race team and what he learned. Rare insight into what the best of the best are doing to work together in order to get the rider around the race track as fast as possible, as safely as possible. Podcast Notes: - Do the Pros have secrets? What about silver bullets? Is it just natural talent? - What mattered most, under pressure? - How the team interacts together and communicates to the rider.

Listen in to Podcast 372 where Ken updates you with his new direction for 2020. Podcast Notes: - Update on the Rick program - Ken purchases a stake in TrackTime trackday company - Ken joins Racers360 - How to access Ken and his training

Listen in to Podcast #71 as Ken goes through all the sayings we have heard for years - "Point and Shoot" "Slow in, Fast Out" and, is Smooth, actually Fast?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes - What is meant by: - Point and Shoot - Slow in, Fast out - Smooth is Fast - What really does each of these statements mean and what are the report cards for each one? - How can you apply this to your own riding?

Listen in to Podcast #70 as Ken updates you on what's new and finishes up with Part 2 of his series on Routines and Report Cards. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes - - General Podcast update and what's in store for 2020 - Review of Podcast #69 - Why we need report cards for our riding. - What are some of the report cards Ken uses for his training. - How you can identify the report cards needed for your training.

Listen in to Podcast #69 as Ken talks about why having an on track routine is the cornerstone for improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: - Why we have routines in our life - What is and what isn't important in your riding routine - What should my routine look like? - What order should my routine be in?

Listen in to Podcast #68 and Ken sits down with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund and talks tires. This is a much longer podcast than normal and the sound challenged due to the interview being held in the very busy Dunlop trailer on a race weekend. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast notes: -The change from specialty tires being made in the UK to the US -Street based based vs race based tires -When do I need race tires? -Do I need slicks? -How does tire pressure change a tire's characteristics? -Do I need tire warmers? -What off the track temps should I have? -What do the top riders always ask for?

Listen in to Podcast #67 as Ken interviews the technicians at the Ohlins USA race trailer at a MotoAmerica weekend. A longer than normal interview where we get to ask the experts questions about suspension and set up. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: -How good is today's sport bike suspension? -When should I upgrade? -What is the difference between valving changes and spring changes? -What does a suspension envelope mean? -How do tires change suspension? -Should I set sag? -What are good setup numbers? -Exactly how good are MotoGP, WSBK and MotoAmerica suspension components?

Listen in to Podcast #66 where Ken talks about and breaks down what a double apex corner is and what are the reports cards for them. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: -What does double apex mean? -What is the radius that makes it so? -How to determine your apexes in them -Where is the slow point and how long does it last? -What are my, in real time report cards?

Join Ken Hill as he answers the question of, "How do I know if I should brake for a corner?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast notes: An often asked question is, "How do I know if I need the brakes for a corner?" Ken goes into detail answering this question and giving you quantitive report cards. -Does my speed matter? -What the brakes are really used for -Does the corner radius matter? -What are the report cards of right and wrong? -What are my triggers?

Listen in to Podcast #64 as Ken breaks down how the best riders in the world, are the most adjustable riders in the world. Ken discusses how all the physical inputs a riders uses, controls the ability to adjust for different riding situations. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: - What are Motor Controls? - How are Motor Controls Adjustable? - What are the inputs the rider controls? - What starts the adjustability process? - What ends the adjustability process? - How you can learn the process of adjustability

Listen in to Podcast #63 as Ken talks about passing on the street, on the track and in competition. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: - Why passing is ruining our sport - Breaking down the different mind sets of passing - Passing on the street - Passing when training - Passing during racing - What's a safe pass - What's not a safe pass

Listen in to Podcast #62 as Ken talks about what it takes behind the scenes to enable improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: This podcast opens up what goes on behind the scenes of what the best riders in the world do, to enable improvement. -Setting long term goals -Embracing proper methodology -What makes up an athlete -Evaluating the 3 aspects of an athlete and how that fits in your world -Separating training and practice -Evaluating your time and money budgets -Evaluating your motorcycle and equipment needs -Establishing short term goals that align with your long term goals.

Listen in to Podcast #61 as Ken talks about why riding a dirt bike is a huge part of getting better in our sport. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: Have you ever wondered why the best riders in the world train on dirt bikes? Why and how can a dirt bike help your riding? This week on episode 61 Ken delves into all the ways training in a low grip environment can help you reach your street or track riding goals. No matter what bike or discipline you chose, Ken outlines a number of ways in which you can work on your technique, while exercising your eyes, mind and body. Whatever your flavour; 110 CC mini bikes on a 15 second oval, riding hare scrambles on a 450 or anything in the middle, you will become a better rider training & practicing in the dirt.

Listen in to Podcast #60 as Ken goes in to detail about how to work with a riding coach......

Listen in to Podcast #59 where Ken puts together all the aspects of a track in one podcast. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Listen in to Podcast #58 as Ken continues his bike talk series with Zack Cooper, talking about what bike to train on. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Listen in to Podcast #57 as Ken finally talks about bikes. Here Ken compares 2 rare rides, the all carbon BMW HP4 and the V4 Ducati Panigale Speciale. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Listen in to podcast #56 as Ken Hill describes basic motorcycle ergonomics. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2