Growing up in the computer industry in the ′80s I remember when I got my hands on the first true WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) desktop publishing software. Back then it was a revelation of how direct, unobstructed vision of what you were doing could transform...
Lee Parks
Lee Parks is the founder and president of Total Control Training, Inc., the exclusive California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) program manager and curriculum provider. Total Control is the largest independent motorcycle training organization in North America, which has trained over 500,000 students since its inception in 1999. This initiative is rooted in the teachings of his best-selling book, “Total Control.”
Additionally, Lee heads Lee Parks Design, an American manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle gloves. He plays a pivotal role in enhancing motorcycle safety education through partnerships with state programs for motorcyclists seeking licenses up to and including advanced track-based training. With a passion for motorcycles that began in 1982, Lee has enjoyed a successful racing career, highlighted by his victory in the 2001 WERA National Endurance Championship. He has been actively involved in competitive motorcycle racing since 1984, also notably finishing as a runner-up in the 1994 AMA Superbike National Championship in the 125 GP class during its exhibition year.
Lee is a prolific writer and communicator who has authored over 300 articles and produced more than 2,000 photographs for various motorcycle publications and websites. He is the author of three best-selling books and has served as an expert commentator on platforms such as CNN, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, and Open Road Radio.
Beyond his work as an instructor and designer, Lee is a sought-after speaker and consultant, dedicating significant time to motorcycle safety programs for both state governments and military organizations. His team of trained instructors spans across North America, all bringing exceptional credentials and experience to motorcycle safety education.
Through his numerous ventures and relentless commitment to motorcycle safety and education, Lee Parks has earned a reputation as one of the leading motorcycle safety experts globally. He also operates Compass Kinetics, a motorcycle forensics firm that supports attorneys in personal injury cases related to motorcycle accidents.
Motorcycle Safety: Vision and Perspective when on a Motorcycle
Growing up in the computer industry in the ′80s I remember when I got my hands on the first true WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) desktop publishing software. Back then it was a revelation of how direct, unobstructed vision of what you were doing could transform...
Line Selection—A Guide for Choosing Wisely
One of the biggest causes of rider crashes is going wide in a turn. A large part of that problem has to do with poor line selection. In our Total Control Advanced Riding Clinics, we like to say that Arc = Speed. That means that the larger the arc, the faster you can...