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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 3H 17M

Why Great Riders Still Need Coaches And How To Become A Coachable Student

from KiwiMoto72 Podcast: Riders, Racers & the Experts Behind the Sport · host Rick Rayner

This is our longest episode ever. Three hours of real talk on coaching, rider development, and getting faster on track.Misti Hurst is a former AMA Pro Supersport racer and senior coach at California Superbike School. She has over 20 years of experience racing and coaching riders around the world. Now she has written a book about it.In this episode, Misti talks about her path from street rider to pro racer to coach, her years working with Keith Code at CSS, the psychology of fear and breakthroughs in riding, and how she coaches everyone from kids to mountain bikers to Moto Moms.We also talk about her debut book, Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering, and what it took to write it. The e-book and print editions are available at mistihurst.com.Misti was back on the show for Season 2 Episode 14 with Rick Rayner for a three-hour deep dive on coaching and trail braking.You don't need to listen to all three hours in one sitting. Break it up over a few sessions. Come back to the parts that hit home. There's enough in here to keep you thinking for a while.📚 Misty's Book Update: Misty has a new book on the way. The e-book is expected at the end of March, with print copies coming at the end of June. Preorder now and purchase at mistihurst.com.🔗 https://mistihurst.comTopics: motorcycle coaching, rider development, throttle control, racing lines, trail braking, rear brake technique, mental strategies, track riding, self-awareness, observation skillsSend us Fan MailSupport the showIf you found this video helpful, consider supporting the channel by checking out the links below, or consider buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiwimoto72Or check out ALL my KiwiMoto72 Links here https://linktr.ee/kiwimoto72KiwiMoto72 Podcast 👉 Watch it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCd6Uc3xNWizwhOpTfkI0IDSIgd0Cp3dN🎧 Or listen on your favorite platform:• Spotify: https://tr.ee/0pmdjh1_2J• Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/r_ffi8iQOk• Buzzsprout: https://tr.ee/b8EYmzjlxO

This is our longest episode ever. Three hours of real talk on coaching, rider development, and getting faster on track. Misti Hurst is a former AMA Pro Supersport racer and senior coach at California Superbike School. She has over 20 years of experience racing and coaching riders around the world. Now she has written a book about it. In this episode, Misti talks about her path from street rider to pro racer to coach, her years working with Keith Code at CSS, the psychology of fear and breakth...

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