Turn 2 enhances teaching program

From Turn 2 Sportbike Rentals Inc.

HAMILTON, ON – For 2008, Turn 2 Sportbike Rentals’ focus on rider education has expanded with the introduction of the Advanced Riding Course (ARC) Level 2, and it has become the first school in Canada to offer female instructors.

ARC Level 2 is designed for riders that are ready to 'step it up a notch' on the track. The newly established program will concentrate on advanced riding and racing techniques, as well as bike setup and suspension tuning.

Key elements of ARC Level 2 will touch on motorcycle geometry, suspension dynamics and function. Turn 2 techs will establish baseline settings for the students’ own bikes or one of the Suzuki rental bikes, and will then teach riders the nature of these adjustments and how to do it themselves.

“Level 2 will teach riders how to feel the bike underneath them, interpret feedback, and adjust suspension and geometry accordingly” said Turn 2 owner, George Budacki.

Another Canadian first for Turn 2’s ARC is the addition of female instructors Genevieve Lesieur, Karen Grujic and Natalie Catherine Provost.

"Controlled track riding is a growing phenonenom, and we've been witness to the steady growth of female presence in the sport. It's fabulous seeing the girls participate. We feel that having the option to be trained by an experienced female racer available to other female riders is something that will only benefit the sport and strengthen the motorcycle community, and also enourage new female riders to come out to the track," Budacki said.

In addition to sharing their knowledge of riding technique with ARC students, Lesieur, Grujic and Provost will also be competing in the Pro Honda Oils Womens Cup series, the RACE Regional series as well as the Parts Canada Superbike Championship series.

Turn 2 continues its association with Suzuki Canada, once again offering the 2007 GSX-R600 and SV650S as the official motorcycles of Turn 2’s Advanced Riding Course. All ARC Level 1 and 2 packages include riding gear from Motovan Corporation including Zox helmets, Teknic leathers and Knox back protectors.

Turn 2 will be holding ARC Level 1 and 2 dates at Calabogie Motorsports Park, Mosport International Raceway and Shannonville Motorsports Park. Preliminary ARC dates are posted on the newly updated Turn 2 website: http://www.turn2.ca./