Episodes
Listen in to Podcast 372 where Ken updates you with his new direction for 2020.
Podcast Notes:
- Update on the Rick program
- Ken purchases a stake in TrackTime trackday company
- Ken joins Racers360
- How to access Ken and his training
Published 02/17/20
Listen in to Podcast #71 as Ken goes through all the sayings we have heard for years - "Point and Shoot" "Slow in, Fast Out" and, is Smooth, actually Fast?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes -
What is meant by:
- Point and Shoot
- Slow in, Fast out
- Smooth is Fast
- What really does each of these statements mean and what are the report cards for each one?
- How can you apply this to your own riding?
Published 11/21/19
Listen in to Podcast #70 as Ken updates you on what's new and finishes up with Part 2 of his series on Routines and Report Cards. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes -
- General Podcast update and what's in store for 2020
- Review of Podcast #69
- Why we need report cards for our riding.
- What are some of the report cards Ken uses for his training.
- How you can identify the report cards needed for your training.
Published 11/05/19
Listen in to Podcast #69 as Ken talks about why having an on track routine is the cornerstone for improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
- Why we have routines in our life
- What is and what isn't important in your riding routine
- What should my routine look like?
- What order should my routine be in?
Published 07/15/19
Listen in to Podcast #68 and Ken sits down with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund and talks tires. This is a much longer podcast than normal and the sound challenged due to the interview being held in the very busy Dunlop trailer on a race weekend. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast notes:
-The change from specialty tires being made in the UK to the US
-Street based based vs race based tires
-When do I need race tires?
-Do I need slicks?...
Published 05/28/19
Listen in to Podcast #67 as Ken interviews the technicians at the Ohlins USA race trailer at a MotoAmerica weekend. A longer than normal interview where we get to ask the experts questions about suspension and set up. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
-How good is today's sport bike suspension?
-When should I upgrade?
-What is the difference between valving changes and spring changes?
-What does a suspension envelope mean?
-How do...
Published 04/29/19
Listen in to Podcast #66 where Ken talks about and breaks down what a double apex corner is and what are the reports cards for them. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
-What does double apex mean?
-What is the radius that makes it so?
-How to determine your apexes in them
-Where is the slow point and how long does it last?
-What are my, in real time report cards?
Published 04/08/19
Join Ken Hill as he answers the question of, "How do I know if I should brake for a corner?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast notes:
An often asked question is, "How do I know if I need the brakes for a corner?"
Ken goes into detail answering this question and giving you quantitive report cards.
-Does my speed matter?
-What the brakes are really used for
-Does the corner radius matter?
-What are the report cards of right and...
Published 03/25/19
Listen in to Podcast #64 as Ken breaks down how the best riders in the world, are the most adjustable riders in the world. Ken discusses how all the physical inputs a riders uses, controls the ability to adjust for different riding situations. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
- What are Motor Controls?
- How are Motor Controls Adjustable?
- What are the inputs the rider controls?
- What starts the adjustability process?
- What ends...
Published 03/11/19
Listen in to Podcast #63 as Ken talks about passing on the street, on the track and in competition. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
- Why passing is ruining our sport
- Breaking down the different mind sets of passing
- Passing on the street
- Passing when training
- Passing during racing
- What's a safe pass
- What's not a safe pass
Published 01/28/19
Listen in to Podcast #62 as Ken talks about what it takes behind the scenes to enable improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
This podcast opens up what goes on behind the scenes of what the best riders in the world do, to enable improvement.
-Setting long term goals
-Embracing proper methodology
-What makes up an athlete
-Evaluating the 3 aspects of an athlete and how that fits in your world
-Separating training and...
Published 01/14/19
Listen in to Podcast #61 as Ken talks about why riding a dirt bike is a huge part of getting better in our sport. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Podcast Notes:
Have you ever wondered why the best riders in the world train on dirt bikes?
Why and how can a dirt bike help your riding?
This week on episode 61 Ken delves into all the ways training in a low grip environment can help you reach your street or track riding goals.
No matter what bike...
Published 01/07/19
Listen in to Podcast #60 as Ken goes in to detail about how to work with a riding coach......
Published 10/14/18
Listen in to Podcast #59 where Ken puts together all the aspects of a track in one podcast. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 10/03/18
Listen in to Podcast #58 as Ken continues his bike talk series with Zack Cooper, talking about what bike to train on. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 08/10/18
Listen in to Podcast #57 as Ken finally talks about bikes. Here Ken compares 2 rare rides, the all carbon BMW HP4 and the V4 Ducati Panigale Speciale. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 07/27/18
Listen in to podcast #56 as Ken Hill describes basic motorcycle ergonomics. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 05/21/18
Listen in to Podcast #55 as Ken describes how if you are having acceleration problems, work on your braking technique. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 05/08/18
Listen in to Podcast #54 as Ken talks about why feeling fast, isn't always fast. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 04/09/18
Listen in as Ken talks over the article he wrote titled- "The 11 things you can do to be a better motorcycle rider, starting today" - Part 2 Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 03/29/18
Listen in as Ken talks over the article he wrote titled- "The 11 things you can do to be a better motorcycle rider, starting today" - Part 1 Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 03/27/18
Wondering what you should be doing in the motorcycle off season? Listen in to this slightly longer podcast as Ken gives you plenty to work on for your riding, not riding. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 01/24/18
Listen in as Ken talked about crashing and if you are prepared to deal with the hassle of falling down. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 01/02/18
Listen in in as Ken describes what proper foot placement is and how it engages your core. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 12/23/17
Listen in as Ken interviews MotoAmerica Crew Chief Rick Matheny about the relationship you should be having with your motorcycle. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2
Published 09/11/17