Like I told you, I'm addicted. Soon after finishing the Advanced Riding Course 1 (ARC 1) at the Turn2 Sportbike School in 2008, I wanted more. I've gone back time and time again to accelerate both my learning curve and my times on the track.

To kick off the 2011 season and announce their new partnership with Pirelli and the Parts Canada Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK), Turn2 boss Mike Whitter invited the media to a special track day and information session at the Calabogie Motorsports Park in Ontario.

To kick off the 2011 season, the Turn2 boss Mike Whitter invited the media to a special track day and information session at the Calabogie Motorsports Park in Ontario. (Photo: Philippe Champoux/Moto123.com)

Like a two-wheel warrior
Riding a bike on high-speed circuit is nothing short of an art. In order to push the machine to its absolute limits, you have to remain extremely focused, sharp and smooth with the controls, otherwise you'll pay a heavy price (I know what I'm talking about). This challenging exercise also requires the right attitude and a genuine respect for your steed and the tarmac. The riding position, vision and physical endurance are equally critical when attacking corners at full steam.

These are some of the fundamentals students learn and perfect at the Turn2 School, particularly in the ARC 2 and ARC 3, two courses that really elevate a rider's game.

Learning never stops
This was my 8th time on the Calabogie track, yet I'm still learning. Besides meeting some of the participants in the CSBK, the many journalists on hand got the opportunity to experience the various riding courses.

First, an instructor assessed my skills level and tailored his lessons to help me progress even more. Three sessions later, I was hitting sharper lines and inching closer to perfection. I learned to point the bike toward the centre of the straightaway upon exiting a corner, which allowed me to get back upright and twist the throttle sooner for faster lap times.

First, an instructor assessed my skills level and tailored his lessons to help me progress even more. (Photo: Philippe Champoux/Moto123.com)