guidebeginner
15 October 2026 · Tarmago
First motorcycle track day: the complete guide
Your first motorcycle track day, step by step: booking, essential kit, the day's schedule, costs and practical advice to help you enjoy every session.
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Track motorcycle blog
Guides and advice for riding on track
The Tarmago blog gathers practical pointers to prepare a track day and understand what happens before, during and after riding. It is written for the person considering a first lap of a circuit as much as for the rider looking for a precise answer before the next date. The articles do not replace the organiser's instructions or your bike's manual: they help you ask the right questions and check what matters.
Four themes structure the guides. "Getting started" explains formats, levels and the first steps to reach the track without skipping stages. "Preparing your bike" covers the checks and adjustments to plan before leaving. "Circuits" presents the tracks and their particularities to prepare a first visit. "Budget" helps separate the entry price from options and other costs of a day. Browse by need, then confirm practical details with the organisers and circuits concerned.
This page lists the articles translated into English. The rest of the blog is in French. All articles (in French) →
Getting started on track
2 articlesFirst outing, level groups, coaching day or track day, gear: what to know before signing up.
GuideMotorcycle track day: how it worksFormat, options, cost, conditions →Preparing your bike
4 articlesChecks, tyres, gearing, noise, transport: the bike ready before you leave.
GuideTrack day gear checklistThe list to tick off the night before →final drivefront sprocket
15 October 2026 · Tarmago
Front or rear sprocket: track bike gearing
Front or rear sprocket for a track bike? Compare gearing changes, cost, wear and aluminium versus steel, with practical setups for your circuit.
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15 October 2026 · Tarmago
GPS lap timers for motorcycle track days
Apps, RaceBox, AiM Solo 2, 3DMS or Starlane: compare prices, GPS frequency, screens and bike data to choose the right lap timer for the track.
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15 October 2026 · Tarmago
Track tyre pressure: check after every session
Check motorcycle tyre pressures as soon as you return from every session. Temperature, pace, low-pressure tyres and wear: a practical paddock routine.
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15 October 2026 · Tarmago
Track bike preparation: road bike to circuit
Prepare your road bike for the track: coolant, lockwiring, lights, crash protection, consumables and gearing, with a clear order of priorities.
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2 articlesRiding pointers and comparisons to choose a circuit and prepare a first visit.
comparisoncatalunya
15 October 2026 · Tarmago
Catalunya vs Aragón: which bike track day?
Catalunya or MotorLand Aragón for your next track day? Compare the layouts, rider level, travel, costs and practicalities of riding in Spain.
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15 October 2026 · Tarmago
Paul Ricard: layouts, Mistral and riding tips
Explore Paul Ricard's layouts, braking markers on the Mistral straight and the key checks before your motorcycle track day at Le Castellet.
Read more →Tarmago tools
1 articleRider logbook, circuit notes, wear tracking, public profile: what the platform brings between two outings.