Video: How to improve your cornering

You obviously think it's your specialist subject...

...and haven't done much actual riding...

Hmmm, you might be a bit confused on the subject of single track, two-wheeled steered vehicles.

First off, "Never hit the apex of a corner until you can see the exit-" is not exactly a correct statement. A corner could potential have several apexes. Clipping or hitting the apex will be partially determined by ones entry point of the turn.

The turn in point (tip) is the optimal point of entry and will depend on the type of corner. I.E. constant radii, decreasing or increasing and-or single/double/triple apex type corners. Also a rider should have his or her eyes and head pointed at the exit of the corner once they enter the turn- even if the rider cannot see the exit.

"Drops are for descending" well, this is an absolute opinion. Fostered by a conditioned thought brought about by many pontificating blowhards who are either anointed or proclaimed experts in the field. Completely false.

One actually has more leverage in the hoods than in the drops. As far as weight distribution, going into the drops actually shifts your body weight forward- away from the center of mass.

"Pretty much all bicycle turning is done by counter steering, so trying to counter steer is counter productive. "
Not exactly sure what you're trying to convey here, but turning a bike requires counter steering or steer torque, whether it is subtle or firm, whether it is a conscious thought or a subconscious thought. Please point out where I stated that steering a bike is done with anything but counter steering.

"Grip on a bicycle tyre is a combination of the physical forces acting on the tyre and the biggest force is downward pressure from the weight of the rider; that's what makes the tyre stick to the road-"

Well pushing down on the bars is not what makes a tire 'stick' to the road. While it accounts for a portion of it and can increase traction, it certainly does not solely create traction. Gravity is at work. Frictional forces. As well as reaction forces. This is a very in-depth and complex subject, it is not something you can simply explain after reading some unreliable internet sources and pages...

Well of course pushing harder on the bar in the direction you want to turn is how you negotiate a tight turn or if you are running out of tarmac. Braking only 'stands' the bike up and reduces the available traction/friction on the front wheel.

So, basically your previous post statements are either false or partially false. Not sure where you obtained your info, but the source(s) seem to be unreliable.

Never hit the apex of a corner until you can see the exit, and riding in the drops, far from being BS, helps to distribute your weight correctly.
[svenness] Drops are for descending [/svenness]

Pretty much all bicycle turning is done by counter steering, so trying to counter steer is counter productive.

As well as looking where you want to go, try pointing your willy in the same direction; it sets up the turn by setting your hip position.
Grip on a bicycle tyre is a combination of the physical forces acting on the tyre and the biggest force is downward pressure from the weight of the rider; that's what makes the tyre stick to the road, so press on.

If you do run out of talent, and you have enough time or presence of mind, it's almost always better to lean more rather than try to brake. Braking will stand the bike up and send you straight on, leaning more will at worst dump you on your side.

Anybody else here thinking that descending is not about the speed but the grip????
Always make sure that you have enough grip to perform whatever line you want to take, even braking in the corner if its starts smooth and the end is sharp. Use common sense and practice.
Also if the inside line - apex drops sharp, don't go there, use the middle of the road or even the outside line if it doesn't drop or even better it curves inwards - you will be able to lean inwards more and brake all the way in, just take a slightly bigger turn inwards coming out of the turn.

outer foot down, inner knee pointing out motor cycle style, keeps pressure loaded on the tyres and CoG as far as possible inboard of the contact point.

I have found from experience, keep loose and don't tighten up also look where you want to go, follow the line you're aiming for with your eyes.... the bike will follow your lead. Works everytime for me.

Also imagine your flowing down the road with a nice smooth line. Feels brilliant when your in the groove

Apart from the basics covered here (breaking before a bend and foot down) the most valuable advice I have ever learned was from Chris Boardman when discussing descending alpine roads in 2012's TdF . Always look where you want to go and NOT where you don't want to go. Look around the bend.

Try it, it is almost spooky when you choose to get it wrong!