--- product_id: 3976130 title: "Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books)" price: "AED 127" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3976130-mastering-the-ride-2nd-edition-updated-and-revised-more-proficient store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) **Price:** AED 127 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) - **How much does it cost?** AED 127 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3976130-mastering-the-ride-2nd-edition-updated-and-revised-more-proficient) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) [Hough, David L.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) Review: I’m glad I purchased David Hough’s book - I’m a 54 year old male thinking of returning to motorcycling after a 20 year gap – that is for 20 years I have not sat on the seat of a motorcycle. However, I am aware of safety and especially how traffic conditions have changed over the years (I’m writing from Sydney Australia a city which has almost quadrupled in size since I started motorcycling in the early 1980s). Moreover, I had a “nasty” fall when riding in my younger days that left me with significant hip damage. So, when I said to a friend, “before I buy any motorcycle to return to motorcycling I’m going to read a book” the response (and expectedly so) was laugher. My friend in his wisdom (who has maintained his riding and has ridden for over 40 years) politely advised that if I need a book then I should give up the idea of returning to riding as obviously it’s about re-gaining the experience and has nothing to do with reading about it. He said “Just do it don’t read it”. He couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m glad I purchased David Hough’s book. I'm saddened that it’s not a must for rider education courses here in Australia. I only wish I had this knowledge 20 years back when I was riding – it certainly would have helped me prevent if not better manage the serious motorcycle accident I had. I realized my “poor” riding habits and fuzzy understandings (eg body steering vs counter steering; inadequate braking techniques). Interestingly, Mr Hough debunks body steering in favour of counter steering thus following motorcycle training guru Keith Code). Moreover, when I obtained my motorcycle licence 30 years ago (in Sydney Australia) there were few requirements. The instructor just watched me from behind on his bike riding a few kms around the block and doing a figure 8 without touching the ground. That’s it! I passed and obtained my licence. Unfortunately, in Sydney there are at present no courses specifically designed for returning riders, in fact, the only courses available are for motorcyclists which have graduated from “learners” to “Provisional” (the course itself is limited and short – within its 3 hours much is missed ie “counter steering”; blipping the throttle for safe downshifting). I can write more. This book has opened my mind to riding; it has helped me better understand what I was doing; not doing; and things to improve upon; I have a “road map” for better and safer riding which makes sense and is immediately applicable – its knowledge I applied and tested (and discussed with the instructor) with the short riding course I recently undertook. Riding is not something “instinctual” as my friend would have it; you need to have the right knowledge which will then become through right application automatic in the right manner. For this purpose Mr Hough’s book is perfect – a no-nonsense informative evidentially based and easy to read guide on riding in whatever situation. Review: Hough Does It Again - David Hough provides valuable information to get your head into your ride and anticipate and avoid potential problems / crashes. He brings a lifetime (45 years +) of riding experience and 100s of 1,000s of miles of mc riding on several continents, years of writing mc safety columns, etc, to bear on the advice given. His advice is for both new and experienced riders. I have all his books and recommend reading them all. His unique clues of what to look for in actual / anticipated situations, behavior under all traffic and weather conditions is invaluable. And supported by independent reports, statistics, graphs, pictures / photos, including his own as a past illustrator at Boeing; and recommendations on alternative courses and resources. I found all his books to be easy reads, which is good considering that a rider should re-read them periodically to refine good habits and continually work at getting rid of bad habits. Wish I had these resources in the mid '60's when I started riding in CA. He is one of the first writers to discuss the myth of multitasking while driving (us and other motorists), which the most recent studies support (the majority of us c/n multitask when tested objectively). Reading his books provides anlysis of far more riding situations than most of us individually face in several years riding, and could cause us to avoid an unusual life-threatening situation if it presents itself. This book seems to get a little more into the psychology of others on the road and clues to watch for. I recommend all his books as well as Lee Parks's and Keith Code's. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,214,381 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #253 in Motorcycles (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (367) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches | | Edition | Updated | | ISBN-10 | 1935484869 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1935484868 | | Item Weight | 2.02 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 223 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 2012 | | Publisher | Companionhouse Books | ## Images ![Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914-ea6U77L.jpg) ![Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912yfQ9Ga2L.jpg) ![Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911+hT03zoS.jpg) ![Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WmYCUtHHS.jpg) ![Mastering the Ride, 2nd Edition, Updated and Revised: More Proficient Motorcycling (CompanionHouse Books) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8101Rd7GTDS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m glad I purchased David Hough’s book *by P***R on November 6, 2016* I’m a 54 year old male thinking of returning to motorcycling after a 20 year gap – that is for 20 years I have not sat on the seat of a motorcycle. However, I am aware of safety and especially how traffic conditions have changed over the years (I’m writing from Sydney Australia a city which has almost quadrupled in size since I started motorcycling in the early 1980s). Moreover, I had a “nasty” fall when riding in my younger days that left me with significant hip damage. So, when I said to a friend, “before I buy any motorcycle to return to motorcycling I’m going to read a book” the response (and expectedly so) was laugher. My friend in his wisdom (who has maintained his riding and has ridden for over 40 years) politely advised that if I need a book then I should give up the idea of returning to riding as obviously it’s about re-gaining the experience and has nothing to do with reading about it. He said “Just do it don’t read it”. He couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m glad I purchased David Hough’s book. I'm saddened that it’s not a must for rider education courses here in Australia. I only wish I had this knowledge 20 years back when I was riding – it certainly would have helped me prevent if not better manage the serious motorcycle accident I had. I realized my “poor” riding habits and fuzzy understandings (eg body steering vs counter steering; inadequate braking techniques). Interestingly, Mr Hough debunks body steering in favour of counter steering thus following motorcycle training guru Keith Code). Moreover, when I obtained my motorcycle licence 30 years ago (in Sydney Australia) there were few requirements. The instructor just watched me from behind on his bike riding a few kms around the block and doing a figure 8 without touching the ground. That’s it! I passed and obtained my licence. Unfortunately, in Sydney there are at present no courses specifically designed for returning riders, in fact, the only courses available are for motorcyclists which have graduated from “learners” to “Provisional” (the course itself is limited and short – within its 3 hours much is missed ie “counter steering”; blipping the throttle for safe downshifting). I can write more. This book has opened my mind to riding; it has helped me better understand what I was doing; not doing; and things to improve upon; I have a “road map” for better and safer riding which makes sense and is immediately applicable – its knowledge I applied and tested (and discussed with the instructor) with the short riding course I recently undertook. Riding is not something “instinctual” as my friend would have it; you need to have the right knowledge which will then become through right application automatic in the right manner. For this purpose Mr Hough’s book is perfect – a no-nonsense informative evidentially based and easy to read guide on riding in whatever situation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hough Does It Again *by J***N on September 3, 2012* David Hough provides valuable information to get your head into your ride and anticipate and avoid potential problems / crashes. He brings a lifetime (45 years +) of riding experience and 100s of 1,000s of miles of mc riding on several continents, years of writing mc safety columns, etc, to bear on the advice given. His advice is for both new and experienced riders. I have all his books and recommend reading them all. His unique clues of what to look for in actual / anticipated situations, behavior under all traffic and weather conditions is invaluable. And supported by independent reports, statistics, graphs, pictures / photos, including his own as a past illustrator at Boeing; and recommendations on alternative courses and resources. I found all his books to be easy reads, which is good considering that a rider should re-read them periodically to refine good habits and continually work at getting rid of bad habits. Wish I had these resources in the mid '60's when I started riding in CA. He is one of the first writers to discuss the myth of multitasking while driving (us and other motorists), which the most recent studies support (the majority of us c/n multitask when tested objectively). Reading his books provides anlysis of far more riding situations than most of us individually face in several years riding, and could cause us to avoid an unusual life-threatening situation if it presents itself. This book seems to get a little more into the psychology of others on the road and clues to watch for. I recommend all his books as well as Lee Parks's and Keith Code's. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good starter and brush up information *by J***E on September 20, 2013* This is a good book for folks just starting to ride motorcycles or folks who need to brush up on basics before riding again. Overall the book really emphasizes the need to continually think while riding your bike and before you even get on your bike. Evaluate the "what if's" of a situation before performing action. Also there are a few more advanced bits beyond the basic MSF instruction about techniques like shiffting more smoothly and learning beyond what was taught at MSF. Also alot of additional information on riding smoothly and mantaning grip . I do wish there was a bit more illustration in terms of some of the techniques (like smoother shifting or throttle blipping on downshifts). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3976130-mastering-the-ride-2nd-edition-updated-and-revised-more-proficient](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3976130-mastering-the-ride-2nd-edition-updated-and-revised-more-proficient) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*