Let's talk about cornering technique. I see so many riders who brake into corners and then try to accelerate out. The key is to get your braking done before the turn, look through the corner to where you want to go, and maintain a steady or slightly increasing throttle through the arc. Your bike wants to stand up when you brake — that's physics working against you mid-corner. Trail braking is an advanced technique that works, but only if you really understand what you're doing.