Every month the DucatiTrader team will be attending track days both at home and in mainland Europe. We'll be looking at the track from different rider perspectives including veterans, novices and pure adrenaline freaks. We'll be reporting on organisation, facilities, safety, value for money, number of groups, total track time, etc.

The California Superbike School is all about Cornering. We know what you do in a corner; what it takes to make it right; what can go wrong and we know how to fix it. That's what you'll get from your school sessions, a thorough understanding of the tools and techniques which allow you to discover the art of cornering. Visit the Californian Superbike School EXCLUSIVE MCN OFFER EXTENDED TO ALL UK SCHOOLS! PAY ONLY £299 PER DAY, OR £580 FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS (Note - no other discounts apply, Keith Code dates priced at £325 for one day, £600 for two consecutive days or £900 for three consecutive days) Here is what you get for your money Five classroom and track sessions New workbooks to take away for future reference (Level Four students get all three) Expert tuition from expert coaches (with a 3:1 coach ratio, although your coach will always work on a 1:1 basis during each session) Off track drills (including our new No BS Bike) Free snacks and refreshments all day Lunch To book this unmissable deal please call our office on 01933 224449 or book on-line here Visit the Californian Superbike School

Cadwell has a reputation as one of the most exciting circuits in the UK, it certainly provides some of the most stunning TV coverage in any season. Everything they say about Cadwell is true!. It's a circuit, which has everything, fast, twisty, scary, leaps -the lot!

I bet few can forget the images of Neil Hodgson 'defying gravity' over the famous 'Mountain' section of the circuit, filmed from the back of Chris Walker's Suzuki in recent years. It's worth checking when you sign up that you are actually getting 'full circuit' access. Like Brands Hatch and Donington Park, there is a huge difference between the 'Full Monty' and say, the Brands Indy Circuit.

Click map to enlarge

In addition to our forthcoming report full circuit details and location can be found at:
www.octagonmotorsports.com

100% Bikes organisation was generally good, dividing attendees up into three groups; 'novices', 'intermediate' and 'fast'. They were even smart enough to monitor the first session for each group and make changes where needed. Initial briefing was clear and precise.

In the intermediate group things were hectic and competitive. This soon proved to be more than just a 'normal' track day with plenty of fairing bashing and all was explained when we finally discovered that the New Era Racing Club had a meeting scheduled for that weekend. There was clearly some practising going on for the meeting. The fast group was thus clearly not for the faint hearted.

That said, and apart from a few comments about a lack of any attempt to scrutineer any bikes, (even a cursory glance for oil leaks would have been nice), the organisers did a better than average job of getting everyone round quickly, safely and with plenty of track time.

The circuit itself takes a few laps to learn and little caution with lack of run off areas particularly in the Woodland sections. The country sections are very fast and with great visibility. It's one of those circuits that grows on you as you realise with every lap that each and every corner can actually be taken faster than you thought.

The mountain is an awesome sight on the first lap and pretty exiting when you first hit it. Front wheel up ?, rear wheel up ? Both up ? Surely not, but oh yes this is part of the design and makes for some experiences you just won't find anywhere else.

Overall, great day , great circuit - wish I lived near Louth !