Total Control Training

Total Control Training TCTI is the largest provider of advanced motorcycle training & leader in basic motorcycle training. This is not to say they are not good schools.

In today's age of high-horsepower superbikes, large-displacement cruisers and super-heavy-weight tourers, riding skills are more important than ever for safe, fun motorcycling. Unfortunately for experienced riders, there is a large gap between the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Experienced RiderCourse (ERC) and the many racetrack schools around the country. Many riders are interested in improving their skills but are unwilling to take on the additional risks associated with a high-speed environment. If you fit into the "I'm interested, butŠ" group, you're not alone. In fact, if you add up all the attendees of all the race schools together, they only represent a tiny percentage of street riders. To the contrary, they have much to offer. But they are not for everyone. Fortunately, Lee Parks' Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic (Total Control ARC) has a solution for those experienced riders "caught in the middle," as well as those track-day junkies and racers who want to be able to further enhance their skills in a controlled environment with expert instruction. Chief instructor Lee Parks has been racing for 25 years and won the 2001 G.M.D. Computrack National Endurance Series Championship in the Lightweight class. He also finished 2nd in the 1994 AMA 125GP national championship in its exhibition year. He spent five years as the editor and chief test rider of Motorcycle Consumer News where he road tested every new street motorcycle available in the U.S. and became one of the top performance-testing journalists in the world. Lee's staff of personally trained instructors are located all over the U.S. and Europe and bring with them an impressive list of riding and teaching credentials. Lee is now the president of Lee Parks Design, a motorcycle gear and accessory manufacturer. Part of the reason for the program's success is the dynamic classroom training, which includes both theory and application of the Total Control ARC techniques. By including a basic analysis of vehicular dynamics, riders get a clear understanding of how their actions affect their bikes. For instance, in the suspension portion of the class, riders learn how to analyze the effectiveness of their suspension and how to set it up for maximum control and comfort. The range portion of the training is done in a large parking lot or skidpad where each of the skills are individually broken down and practiced. Working on only one skill at a time is the fastest way to make consistent riding improvements. The beauty of doing it this way is that the student is never asked to make a huge "leap of faith" in any one area. Each skill is built up in small two-mph increments until the desired result is achieved. This allows for high confidence and never gets too scary. In fact, cornering speeds never go above 25 mph. While this may seem slow, in a tight enough corner, 25 is very, very fast. Combined with a strategic "building block" formula for integrating the individual skills into a complete riding package, the Total Control ARC enables riders to learn faster and easier than ever before. Equally important, all the Total Control ARC skills are taught with their direct applications for street riding. After all, knowing how to do something is of little value if you don't understand when and where to use it.

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04/08/2026

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04/06/2026

All roads lead to Rome!

04/06/2026

BSB 30th anniversary throwback. The 6th April infamous in BSB history, the year 2008. Race day abandoned due to snow and the only laps completed by Scott Smart

📸 Martin Heath (the pic made the back cover of the London Evening Standard)!

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04/05/2026

50 days to go. The roads are calling. 🔜

04/05/2026
04/05/2026

Front wheel up, crowd on their feet, and a rider who knew racing was more than lap times—this isn’t just a wheelie… this is Randy Mamola turning MotoGP into a spectacle. 🏁🔥

This iconic moment captures Randy Mamola doing what he did best—entertaining. Balanced effortlessly on one wheel aboard the ferocious Cagiva C589, Mamola wasn’t just celebrating…

He was performing. 💥

Because for Mamola…

Racing didn’t end at the chequered flag.

It began there. 😎

Nicknamed the “original great entertainer” of Grand Prix racing, Mamola brought something unique to the grid—personality. In an era dominated by raw speed and brutal machines, he added emotion, flair, and connection with fans. ⚡

Wheelies.
Stoppies.
Victory antics.

He made sure every race weekend had a memory. 🎯

But behind the showmanship was serious talent.

Across his career from 1979 to 1992, Mamola secured 13 Grand Prix wins and 57 podiums, consistently competing at the highest level of 500cc racing. While a world title narrowly escaped him, his impact on the sport was undeniable.

Because not all legends are defined by championships…

Some are defined by moments. ❤️

The machine beneath him—the Cagiva C589—was a true product of the “Golden Era.” A 500cc two-stroke beast, producing around 160–170 horsepower, it delivered explosive acceleration with zero electronic assistance. No traction control. No safety nets. Just throttle control and courage. 🏍️💨

And Mamola?

He embraced the chaos. 🔥

Riding such a machine required absolute precision. Every input mattered. Every mistake had consequences. Yet, somehow, Mamola made it look effortless—lifting the front wheel, engaging with the crowd, and turning high-risk moments into pure entertainment.

Because he understood something others didn’t…

Fans don’t just watch racing—

They feel it.

This particular image, often linked to the 1989 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, adds even more energy to the story. A fast, flowing circuit surrounded by ocean winds and passionate fans—perfect for a rider like Mamola to shine.

From a journalist’s perspective, Randy Mamola represents a turning point in MotoGP culture. He proved that riders could be more than competitors—they could be personalities, entertainers, ambassadors for the sport.

And that legacy continues today.

Every time a rider celebrates with flair…
Every time the crowd erupts after a stunt…

There’s a bit of Mamola in that moment.

Because he didn’t just race bikes…

He elevated the experience.

Even now, decades later, his name still brings a smile to fans who remember the thrill, the energy, and the joy he brought to the track.

Because in the end…

Not all heroes wear crowns.

Some ride wheelies into history.

04/05/2026

Max Biaggi’s 2004 Camel Honda RC211V
In the 2004 MotoGP season, Max Biaggi raced for the Camel Honda satellite team (Pons Racing) using a Honda RC211V bike. The bikes and racing suits are predominantly bright yellow with blue accents, in keeping with their main sponsor, the Camel cigarette brand. Biaggi, paired with Japanese rider Makoto Tamada, finished third in the 2004 MotoGP World Championship standings. He won one race that season, the German Grand Prix (Sachsenring). Despite his status as a satellite team, Biaggi was often a leading contender at the front. His most famous moments were podium finishes at the Brazilian and Valencia GPs, where he competed closely with Rossi and Tamada. After the season ended, Biaggi moved up to the main factory team, Repsol Honda, for the 2005 season before eventually leaving MotoGP.

Valentino Rossi’s 2006 Camel Yamaha YZR-M1
In the 2006 MotoGP season, Valentino Rossi raced for the Camel Yamaha Team on a Yamaha YZR-M1 motorcycle with the iconic bright yellow livery sponsored by the Camel cigarette brand. This season is known as one of the most dramatic in Rossi's career as he failed to defend his world championship title after dominating in previous years. Throughout the season, the team faced chatter problems with the Michelin tires, which hampered the bike's performance in the first few races. Rossi finished the season in second place (Runner-up) in the final standings. He lost the world championship after crashing in the final race in Valencia, allowing Nicky Hayden of the Repsol Honda team to become the 2006 world champion. This season also marked the end of the Camel cigarette sponsorship era at Yamaha, as the following year (2007) Yamaha switched to Fiat as its main sponsor.

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04/01/2026

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03/31/2026

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