The Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic was created by national champion Lee Parks and covers the riding technology addressed in his best selling book Total Control High Performance Street Riding Techniques. This is one of the most adaptive programs available to the public today and is equally adaptable to high horsepower high performances sportbikes as it is to cruisers and tourers with limited suspension and ground clearance.

Who It's For

The Total Control ARC is for every street rider looking to push their skill past the foundations taught in the Basic Rider Course or Experienced Rider Course, as well as riders looking to get to the next competitive level at the track. With high-horsepower superbikes, large-displacement cruisers and super-heavy-weight tourers, riding skills are more important than ever for safe, fun motorcycling.

This program gives you the opportunity to improve your skills without taking on the risks of learning in a high-speed environment. By eliminating the excess risk and lowering speeds you will learn to perfect high speed technique without the inherent risk of a high speed environment. In this environment the techniques can be learned and perfected quickly and safely. Once you have learned the techniques during this clinic then you can take to the next step at the Advanced Street Skills or a track school.

 

Why It Works

You will participate in dynamic classroom training, which includes both theory and application of the Total Control ARC techniques. By including a basic analysis of vehicular dynamics, you will gain a clear understanding of how your actions affect your bike. For instance, in the suspension portion of the class, you learn how to analyze the effectiveness of your bikes suspension and how to set it up for maximum control and comfort.

The riding portion of the training is done on a large skid pad 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 you are 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. Combined with a strategic "building block" formula for integrating the individual skills into a complete riding package, the Total Control ARC enables you 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.

What It Covers

Advancing your cornering technique is the primary focus of the Total Control ARC. Skills addressed include corner entry, line selection, body position and corner exit. There are slightly different versions of these depending on the type of bike ridden, but all follow the same philosophical principals that are taught in the course. Throttle control and throttle/brake transitions are also covered in great detail. Additionally, super-tight, low-speed, "parking lot" turns are taught.

Requirements

• Students must provide their own motorcycle or scooter in proper working order.
• A minimum of one year of riding experience.
• Although not required, students without any prior formal training are recommend to take an Experienced Rider Course prior to taking the Total Control ARC.
• Full protective gear is required for all students, which includes a DOT-compliant helmet (full-face recommended), motorcycle jacket and pants, gloves and boots that cover the ankles. Jeans and fingerless gloves are not allowed. Absolutely no exceptions.
• For safety reasons no race tires or race compound tires allowed regardless if they are DOT-compliant.

 

The 5 Promises of the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic

These are the promises made to every student by the instructors of the Total Control ARC:

1. You will have a specific, measurable improvement in your riding. No matter what skill level you are now, the Total Control ARC will make a recognizable difference in your ability to control your bike.
2. You will have a better understanding of how your bike works and how the things you do affect your bike's ability to maintain traction and control.
3. You will be better able to self-diagnose riding problems in the future.
4. Here at Puget Sound Safety you will have the highest teacher-to-student ratio of any Total Control ARC in the nation!
5. As with all Puget Sound Safety programs you will have friendly, professional service. All of our Total Control ARC instructors are carefully handpicked for their professionalism, teaching abilities and friendly dispositions. Your experience will be a positive one.

 

Preview: Total Control Level 2 (coming sometime in 2010)

Level 2 brings more challenging exercises from the best-selling book "Total Control" plus some exciting new ones for students to take their riding one step further. Topics covered include:

• Riding Psychology
• Speed Shifting
• Trail Braking into a Turn
• Decreasing Arc Mid-Corner
• Decreasing Radius Turns
• Chassis Setup
• Quick Stops
• TC Solo

In TC Solo, we combine the skills from Level 1 and 2, and experience them at significantly higher speeds, mimicking the g-forces of track riding.

 

How do I sign up?

1. Check the schedule for open availability. Click here to view the Schedule.
2. Once you find a training date you are interested in you may register:
   • Online (click the Register Now button next to your training date)
   • Call our office (253) 770-8888 (Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm)
   • In person at our office (address is at the bottom of the page, or call for directions)
3. For your convenience you may use your Visa or Mastercard over the phone or in person at our office to secure your spot.
4. You will receive a confirmation letter (receipt) prior to your course start date with the appropriate information including directions.

Will I get a lunch break?

Throughout the Total Control ARC you will be given breaks for drinks and there will also be a lunch break mid-day. Please come prepared with plenty of fluids and snacks to keep you going throughout the day.

Are you ready to get started?

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