Deep Ruts cornering with Jeff Pestana

1 The Approach- When approaching a rutted corner make sure that you are looking ahead to pin point where you are going to enter the rut. This will make you come in straight and help you better set up for the rut. As you are coming into the rut sit down and slide toward the front of the seat. It is also important to weight your outside footpeg to add stability and control to the bike, which will make it easier to stay in the rut. Another key element to having good stability when entering and going through ruts is elbow position. You should have your outside elbow up which helps weight the front wheel and also gives you control of your bike.

2 In The Rut- Once you settled into the rut, it is important to look forward to the exit of the rut. Your body follows your line of sight. If you are fixed on the exit of the rut that is where you will go. If you are looking just past your front wheel you will most likely climb out of the rut or over steer losing valuable time. Also keeping your leg up high and slightly bent, planted against the shroud helps with balance and control.

3 The Exit- When you are exiting the rut you want to be on the throttle pulling into the bike. This will keep the front wheel down and allows you to keep your momentum up getting you ready to hit the throttle harder down the straight away.