Motorcycle Emergency Braking: Beyond the Basics You’ve probably practiced emergency braking in a straight line — smooth, controlled, and on clean pavement.But out on the road, conditions aren’t always perfect. What happens when the road is wet and slick?Or when you’re leaned over in a corner and need to stop fast?What if you grab a…
The Smart Rider’s Guide to the Unexpected We train for the things we expect — smooth cornering, quick stops, good clutch control — the skills we can practice in a parking lot where nothing surprises us. But the real test of a rider doesn’t happen in a parking lot. It happens when the driver in…
5 Tips for Passing Semi-Trucks on a Motorcycle with Confidence If you’ve ever passed a semi-truck on a motorcycle, you know it can feel a little… intense. There’s a lot of size, a lot of air movement, and not a lot of room for mistakes. But passing a truck doesn’t have to be intimidating. With…
How Much More Dangerous Is It to Ride a Motorcycle vs. Driving a Car? This week on MCrider, we’re taking a close look at the numbers — how car safety has improved dramatically since 1975, what has (and hasn’t) changed for motorcycles, and what you can do to reduce your personal risk on two wheels.…
