The Science of Riding

Riding is a cognitive task as much as a physical one. Understanding how the brain works explains why many crashes start long before the tyres lose grip.

This section turns theory into action. Here you’ll find practical applications of the concepts explored in MotoScience — how perception, cognition, and human factors translate into real‑world riding techniques.

Topics include:

• how to manage mental workload
• improving hazard perception
• understanding cornering errors
• reducing cognitive bias on the road
• applying human‑factors thinking to everyday riding

If MotoScience explains why things happen, The Science of Riding shows you what to do with that knowledge.