Choosing between the FZ-S, Gixxer and CB Hornet

HOOK TURN: Head/elbow dropped low helps tighten a line without further steering inputs.

And the result of all the drills is a better body position.

Coach Martin Plunkett helps me work out an improvement in the way I grip the motorcycle.

Classroom sessions provide the knowledge that can be put to practise on the race track.

One of the many ways the coaches keep track of their students.

Level 4 students get one-on-one coaching.

Missed the India session? There’s plenty more overseas!

HEAD UP: And eyes forward, looking at where you want to go, not where you are.

UPPER BODY: Must always be relaxed, with only a light hold on the handlebars.

It doesn’t matter what bike you ride, the lessons taught at CSS apply to all motorcycles, including big adventure machines and power cruisers.

Johnny Allen astride (well, sort of) the Texas Ceegar at Bonneville in 1956.

The T110 flaunts Allen’s record run.

The 649cc, twin-cylinder motor employed a single carb, but still went like stink!

The air-vented drum gave away speeding intentions.

Detailed instruments also indicate speedy intentions.

Tiny screw an early form of cruise control.

Nacelle revived on new Speedmaster.

Rahat Hussein Khan stands proud beside his masterpiece.

Happy-poser Xereus Zend with his impeccable ride.

Racy seat was factory-fitted, courtesy of Brooks.

Spiti Valley has this ability to tell you exactly how ant-sized you are in this universe.

Deadlifts are something you might be doing quite often on ice.

Snow chains. Easy to fit and saves lives.

Always wear your helmet – on the bike and in a snow fight.

Think only you have bad hair days?

Spiti Valley is empty and devoid of tourists this time of year. Oh, except for these nuts on motorcycles who come looking for trouble.

You can get dog-tired battling deep snow.

Take me to your leader, she said.

Imps in a winter wonderland.

Some feel colder than others, obviously.

Hot food is heaven when it is this cold.

I have no beef with you, Mr Parmar.

You’re as cold as ice is a song and, as you can see here, a feeling.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep but we’ve got a ride to complete.

Seven bikes, a great bunch of people. What a ride!