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This training will help you compete in Season 1 of the SMART Rider Games with 8 weekly drills. Use it on your phone while practicing and improve your tournament standing each week.

ENHANCE YOUR COMPETITION SKILLS WITH PRECISION AND CONFIDENCE

SMART RIDER GAMES: WHO'S THE FASTEST SMART RIDER?!

SEASON 1 • MAY 1 - JUNE 25, 2025 • 8 DRILLS • 8 WEEKS • 1 CHAMPION

HOW IT WORKS

Season 1 runs from May 1 - June 25, 2025, featuring 8 drills over 8 weeks with 1 ultimate winner. Each week, you'll submit your YouTube video and time using the weekly Google Form that will be posted:

Every Tuesday on our Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/dandanthefireman
Across all social media platforms:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDanTheFireman
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandanthefireman/channel/
- X: https://x.com/DDFMCrewChief

Submission deadline is the following Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. MST. Weekly and Season leaderboards will be posted in the Discord server.

WHO CAN PLAY

Open to anyone with a bike, cones, and a parking lot
FREE to enter Season 1
Participate in 1 week or all 8—it's up to you
Only riders who complete all 8 drills qualify for season rankings & awards

SCORING SYSTEM

Top 10 each week earn points:

1st – 10 pts
2nd – 9 pts
3rd – 8 pts
4th – 7 pts
5th – 6 pts
6th – 5 pts
7th – 4 pts
8th – 3 pts
9th – 2 pts
10th – 1 pt

All other valid entries = 0 pts (but still count for completion)

RULES RECAP

No late or early submissions
Video must show full drill (start to finish)
Upload to YouTube (public/unlisted)
Time must match visible video performance
No edits or speed changes
Cheating = disqualification

Let's ride SMART and kick off Season 1 strong!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

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8 DRILLS FOR PRACTICE

Engage in exercises that will help you advance your motorcycle handling skills in parking lots while competing with riders from around the world in the SMART Rider Games Season 1.

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02 - WEEKLY COMPETITION FORMAT

Drills are organized into an 8-week tournament structure running May 1 - June 25, 2025, with weekly submission deadlines every Wednesday at 12pm MST.

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QR Codes for Video Lessons

Get assistance during your practice with video lessons available via QR codes for each of the 8 SMART Rider Games drills.

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TOURNAMENT RULES & SCORING

Access the complete ruleset including video submission requirements, point system, and prizes for Season 1 competition.

WITH THE SMART RIDER GAMES, YOU'LL LEARN TO:

MASTER SMOOTH AND PRECISE MANEUVERING:

Gain the skills to handle your motorcycle with smooth and precise movements, even in tight or challenging conditions. The SMART Rider Games drills will teach you how to navigate complex scenarios with ease, ensuring that you can maintain control and stability in any situation.

Achieve Maximum Accuracy in Turns and Stops:

Perfect the art of executing turns and stops with pinpoint accuracy. The SMART Rider Games drills are designed to enhance your ability to make sharp turns and come to precise stops, helping you handle your bike with confidence and precision in various riding environments.

Optimize Weight Distribution and Braking:

Learn how to effectively distribute your weight on the bike and manage braking for optimal performance. The SMART Rider Games provides techniques to balance your bike correctly and apply braking forces appropriately, which is crucial for safe and efficient riding.

Continuously Improve Your Riding Skills:

Build on your riding skills with each practice session, progressively improving your technique and confidence. The SMART Rider Games offers a structured approach to training, allowing you to track your progress and continuously enhance your riding abilities.

WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?

BEGINNERS:

If you're just starting your journey in the world of motorcycling, the SMART Rider Games drills will help you quickly master essential maneuvering techniques and build confidence while introducing you to competitive riding challenges.

EXPERIENCED RIDERS:

For those who already have riding experience, the SMART Rider Games offers new challenges and opportunities for improvement. You'll be able to increase precision and control at low speeds, a key element of safe riding, while testing yourself against other riders.

RETURNING RIDERS:

If you've been away from motorcycling for a while, these structured SMART Rider Games drills will help rebuild your confidence and update your skills. You'll reestablish critical control techniques and develop the muscle memory needed to handle today's motorcycles safely and confidently.

STREET & TOURING RIDERS:

If you primarily ride on streets and highways, mastering these slow-speed techniques through the SMART Rider Games will transform your overall control. These drills develop the precise throttle and clutch coordination that makes all riding smoother, from navigating tight parking situations to flowing through traffic with confidence.

MY NAME IS DANIEL TOLOMEI,

Also known as DanDanTheFireman. After serving as a Firefighter/EMT-B for 11 years and witnessing numerous motorcycle accidents, I founded an online motorcycle academy. I was an MSF Rider Coach and Accident Scene Management Instructor for 2 years, and I am currently Stop The Bleed and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) certified. My goal is to share my education and knowledge with the wider motorcycle community through the courses at the MTC Rider Academy. Drawing on my extensive experience from observing thousands of motorcycle crashes and close calls, I developed a comprehensive training course that addresses the most common causes of accidents, providing effective solutions for riders.

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