Moto Academy Master Class: Accelerating While Standing Up

Introduction

• Welcome to the Moto Academy Master Class.
• Focus: How to Accelerate While Standing Up on a Bike.
• Practice in the offseason using a stationary bike on a stand.

Attack Position Basics

• Neutral Attack Position: The basic stance used while riding.
• Accelerating Attack Position: Adjustments needed while accelerating.
• Braking Attack Position: Adjustments needed while decelerating or braking.

Key Adjustments for Accelerating

• Force Compensation:
  • Head must move forward to counteract the force pulling you back when accelerating.
• Foot Positioning:
  • Stay on the balls of your feet.
  • Keep knees above the foot pegs.
  • Expect a stretch in the calves and hamstrings.
• Body Movement:
  • Hinge at the hips instead of thrusting the whole body.
  • Drive chest and head forward to the front of the bike.
  • Initially feels awkward and stiff but essential for control.

Practicing the Position

• Practice at home with the bike on a stand.
• Transition between braking and accelerating positions.
• Helps in understanding and executing while moving.

Leg Positioning

• Accelerating: Legs are almost straight (not fully locked out).
• Decelerating: Legs are bent.

Common Mistakes

• Remaining in a static attack position without movement.
• Not moving the head forward and backward appropriately.

Tips

• Make head movements habitual:
  • Forward when accelerating.
  • Back when decelerating.
• Use resources like the Moto Academy app and study Supercross/Motocross videos to see professional riders in action.