It’s pretty awesome when you can learn a subject directly from the people who wrote the book. Keith Code wrote the book “A Twist of the Wrist,” which is the book people suggest when taking a motorcycle to the track.
He also started California Superbike School 43 years ago and still runs it today alongside his son, Dylan. The school has visited over 117 tracks around the globe, so it’s fair to say this professional organization garners plenty of respect.

I’ve never been on a superbike or on any motorcycle at a racetrack. Heck, I’ve never worn a leather riding suit before.
With that said, I do have many miles around the globe atop adventure motorcycles. I also have a few thousand miles on public roads on sporty motorcycles and a good bit of track experience in cars.
With some nerves — I generally like a roll cage around me when going fast on a race track — I attended two single-day courses at the California Superbike School at the Ridge Motorsports Park.
Day one was the Level 1 course, and day two was the Level 2 course. The key is that I kept the rubber side down, while also learning a ton about how to make a motorcycle perform.
Check out my experience in this installment of “In The Field” below, and keep reading for my takeaways from the school and how you can get on track as well.
California Superbike School: What You Can Expect


The California Superbike Experience




Track, Bike Details

Top Tips From California Superbike School

Vision: ‘Wide View’


‘Game of Speed & Direction’

Body Position



Drag a Knee

Lap Times

The Key to a Great Experience

Get on Track: California Superbike School
