{"product_id":"the-craft-and-art-of-motorcycling-from-first-ride-to-the-road-ahead-fundamental-riding-skills-road-riding-strategy-scooter-notes-gear-and-bike-g-paperback","title":"The Craft and Art of Motorcycling: From First Ride to the Road Ahead - Fundamental Riding Skills, Road-Riding Strategy, Scooter Notes, Gear and Bike G - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Krugman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBenedicte Waryn\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eCasey Affleck\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo You Dream of Riding a Motorcycle?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Craft and Art of Motorcycling\u003c\/i\u003e will help make your dream a reality--from your first ride to the road ahead. \u003cbr\u003e Hollywood's go-to riding guru, Steve Krugman, has trained thousands of riders including high-profile actors, musicians, and athletes. \u003ci\u003eThe Craft and Art of Motorcycling\u003c\/i\u003e is based on his years of experience developing unique, effective, and proven riding methods. \u003cbr\u003e In clear, relaxed language, Krugman offers complete understanding of the bike itself and riding fundamentals (the Craft), with concepts, strategies, and insights that lead to mastery on the road (the Art). \u003cbr\u003e Key topics include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Motorcycle controls and operation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fundamental skills--starting, stopping, shifting, and turning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Real-world cornering technique \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Low-speed control and emergency maneuvers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Street- and road-riding strategies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Managing riding conditions and the elements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Selecting gear and buying your first bike \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Craft and Art of Motorcycling\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to motorcycle and scooter riding--simply explained and beautifully illustrated throughout--and provides an essential foundation for any rider, whether an aspiring novice, rusty returnee, or weathered road-veteran. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor Steve Krugman \u003c\/b\u003ebrings a unique combination of background, expertise, and passion to motorcycle education. A professional musician most of his career, he earned a parallel reputation as an accomplished and in-demand teacher and clinician. Music brought him to Los Angeles, and Los Angeles brought him to a life-changing love of motorcycles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePairing his gift as an educator with a growing moto obsession was natural. Applying years of experience as a professional motorcycle instructor, he developed Class: M1 Private Motorcycle Training. For well over a decade, the school has introduced legions of safe, happy riders (including many high-profile actors, musicians, and athletes) to the road. \u003ci\u003eThe Craft and Art of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMotorcycling \u003c\/i\u003eis the product of having taught thousands to ride, and the companion to a finely honed curriculum and philosophy of motorcycle instruction.\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBenedicte Waryn \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator based in Lille, France. She balances her days illustrating for an extensive clientele, teaching art, and, most important, being a mom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As far as I can remember, I believe I have always drawn . . . I don't think there was a precise moment in which it happened; that's all I know and love to do. It was essential, like breathing, but I didn't think I could make it a profession; I didn't imagine I could be paid to breathe.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA biker herself--often found traversing Hauts-de-France astride her Royal Enfield Continental GT--she brings singular style and passion to all things motorcycle.\u003cp\u003eCasey Affleck is an American actor, director, and proud dad. He is the recipient of an Academy Award (Best Actor in a Leading Role) for his performance in the film \u003ci\u003eManchester by the Sea \u003c\/i\u003eand an Academy Award nominee (Best Actor in a Supporting Role) for \u003ci\u003eThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe's also starred in \u003ci\u003eGood Will Hunting, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean's\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, \u003ci\u003eGone Baby Gone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAin't Them Bodies Saints, \u003c\/i\u003e among many more. He directed the cult classic mockumentary \u003ci\u003eI'm Still Here\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCasey is an avid animal rights activist, and, of course, a badass motorcyclist. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 10.08 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772407939360,"sku":"9780760379196","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b42d44a936e168066b5eb8017ef5384.webp?v=1780405005","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-craft-and-art-of-motorcycling-from-first-ride-to-the-road-ahead-fundamental-riding-skills-road-riding-strategy-scooter-notes-gear-and-bike-g-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}