For motorcyclists, obstacles appear in many forms. On the street there may be road damage including missing asphalt on the road edges, potholes, construction, debris, dead animals and more. And off-road, anything from washouts that weren’t there yesterday, to rocks, boulders, roots, trees, and the list goes on. We have two choices when an obstacle presents itself, we can either avoid it or hit it. That may seem trite but it’s not just whether we hit or miss, it’s how we hit or miss. All with the goal of having the least negative result or, ideally, a positive one.

Clinton Smout - S.M.A.R.T Adventure Programs

On this episode of Rider Skills our instructor is Clinton Smout, from SMART Adventures in Ontario, Canada. Clinton has been riding his entire life and has been instructing for decades. He holds many certifications for training, everything from ATV’s to snowmobiles to motorcycles, but motorcycles are his true passion. 

Website: www.smartadventures.ca

All images: Clinton Smout

DISCLAIMER: This segment is not intended as a substitute for taking a rider training course. We recommend that you work with a professional trainer before trying any of the techniques discussed, or do so at your own risk. Canoe West Media, Adventure Rider Radio and Clinton Smout do not assume any responsibilities for injury and damages, including and not limited to, yourself, another person, motorcycle, etc. 

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems - Listen to how Darryl VanNieuwenhuise started Cyclops Adventure Sports at 00:06:50.

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