Knee-Down School

Recently we took delivery of the new Paradox Wheelie Training Bike, and today we completed testing on the bike. The bike has been designed to have many more features than most standard wheelie school motorcycles. It’s also been designed to provide consistent wheelie cut-out regardless of rider weight (most anti-flip devices need adjustment between riders of different weight, to compensate for the different loading on the rear suspension). The Paradox Bike is also designed with soft cut-out - which helps to avoid hard-landings, and soft mechanical-limit, which avoids jarring at maximum wheelie height. There are no less than 3 wheelie-limiting features to provide maximum protection.

See our ‘Wheelie’ page for further info.

Well we had our work cut out, as the weather forecast predicted rain all day. It turned out worse than expected - with heavy rain from the start which continued until midday. Despite the rain, 4 out of our 6 students got their knee down DURING RAIN, on a thoroughly soaked track. Getting your knee down in the rain is certainly something worth boasting about - but nevertheless it’s still much more fun in the dry, so everyone was relieved when the rain stopped around lunchtime. Due to the slight gradient of our training area, the track dries out very quickly - much quicker than you’d expect, so by early afternoon, despite no sign of sunshine, the track was dry once again. <>By the end of the day, all 6 students had got their knees down - not just once, but repeatedly. <>The training needs to be pretty intense in rain, so we didn’t get chance to take any still photos of the 4 students who managed knee-down during the rain, but we do have it on video, so I’ll try to locate and extract photos over the next few days. In the meantime, here’s a few photos.

Photos from the day:

<>
Six satisfied customers, with a combined 131 years of riding experience, who fulfilled their knee-down ambitions today. Pictured in our VIP hospitality suite.

Another easy knee down

…and another…

and another

New pair of kneesliders required at the end of the day!

A confident knee down

This knee-down is pretty much at maximum lean angle.

Once again our 100% success record has been upheld, despite the weather. We had a couple of rain showers during the day, and moderate winds, but this didn’t stop our 4 knee-down virgins achieving touch-down. In fact, two even managed knee-down during light rain.

Four sets of scuffed kneesliders testify to the day’s success.

Classic Knee-Down Action

Maximum Lean-Angle

Two new Knee-sliders required for this student at the end of Knee-down School

Even though you’ve never done it before, you’ll look like you’ve been doing it for years at the end of the day.

Overcast weather throughout most of the day, with occasional drizzle/hail didn’t stop our intrepid students from getting their knees down! Once again, 100% success rate - and for the first time, all had got their knees down before lunchtime, saving the afternoon for honing and developing their skills. For the second time we’ve filmed the event, and it’s amazing to see the difference between the guys on their first attempts and then again in the afternoon, when they’re all cornering like pros. One student even got his knee down during a hailstorm - now how often would you do that?!

Training Dates for 2009 have just been announced:

Knee-Down Training Days

28th March(Saturday)
17th April (Friday)
16th May(Saturday)
6th June(Saturday)
18th July(Saturday)
8th August (Saturday)
18th September (Friday)
3rd October (Saturday)

Available soon:  Special Edition Kneedown School Kneesliders.

We’ve commissioned a major manufacturer to make a special edition knee slider for us. These knee sliders are limited edition, and what better way to prove you can do it!

These pucks are contoured on both the inside and the outside - making them more comfortable than cheaper flat sliders, and provide better feedback from the road surface. Made from durable black plastic, and supplied in pairs.

Need a present for a friend or relative and can’t think what to get? Want something unique that will provide a lifetime’s memory?

We’re now supplying gift vouchers, which make ideal presents for the biker in your life.

Gift vouchers are redeemable against any knee down or wheelie course. We run the courses monthly throughout the summer, giving a choice of dates throughout the season.

Good results once again, for the 8th November Knee Down Course. Four bikers turned out on a damp, cold November day to lose their knee down virginity.  Despite a damp track, all four riders touched-down, and rapidly gained confidence, ending the afternoon as if they had been doing it all their life. An enjoyable day for all involved.  One rider explained that he had always had trouble with left hand corners, and now he feels confident sliding his knee on left-handers.

Kneedown School is not just about getting your knee down. It improves confidence in riders, teaches them about the handling capabilities of modern bike typres and results in faster, safer, more confident cornering.

Some pictures posted below:

100% success rate - students show off their scuffed knee sliders!

Sparks fly as student gets titanium knee slider to meet tarmac for the very first time.

Lesley impressed the lads by getting her knee down before they did!

and again for good measure….and again….and again…..and again….

Steve looks very comfortable with his knee down

You’d hardly believe this rider couldn’t get his knee down a few hours before.

You’ll always remember your first time

Another newly introduced knee slider

The thrill of knee sliding for the first time is something that’s hard to beat.

8th November 08 - KNEEDOWN TRAINING DAY
Course run from Chepstow (5min from M4/M48). Spaces available.

Click here for bookings

Welcome to Kneedown School!

Please check out our training dates - hopefully, we’ll see you at a Training Day soon!

We teach riders to get their knee down whilst cornering in absolute safety using modified motorcycles, that are impossible to flip or slide. Taking away this fear enables you to concentrate on rider position and bike handling, and you’ll soon be cornering like a pro.

NB this is not a racing school. Our courses are for average bikers who would like to improve their skill and ability

We won’t make you this good, but we’ll improve your motorcycle control. Ride sensibly on the roads - stay safe.