From the first MCrider video to the most recent MCrider video, you will find them all on this page. Kevin releases a new motorcycle training video every Friday morning at 8 AM Central on the MCrider YouTube page. Use the links below to find videos focussed on Road Skills, Road Strategy, and a host of other motorcycle training topics.
Check out my latest video on The Study What if the Bible is Actually True Most riders assume experience makes them safer — that crashes are mainly a beginner problem. But the data tells a different story. In this video, we break down the real reasons riders die and how those risks change with age.…
Most motorcycle crashes aren’t just “bad luck.” In this video, we break down real NHTSA crash data to expose the biggest factors that show up again and again in fatal motorcycle accidents — from helmets and licensing to speeding, alcohol impairment, and left-turning vehicles at intersections. This isn’t about blaming riders for everything that happens…
Most riders believe that wearing high-visibility gear and running bright headlights means drivers will see them and avoid them — but real-world traffic doesn’t work that cleanly. In this video, we break down why being visible isn’t the same as being noticed, how drivers can look straight at motorcycles and still pull out anyway, and…
ABS Isn’t the Enemy of Skill I’ve heard this line more times than I can count in classes and online over the years: “ABS just interferes with the braking system.” To some riders, that sounds right, especially if you learned to ride before bikes were packed with electronics. There’s this idea that ABS gets in…
Why the First Ride After Ice Is More Dangerous Than the Storm Over the last week, a huge part of the country has been locked down by snow and ice. Here in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we’re not exactly built for it. Roads iced over, traffic stopped, and most motorcycles stayed parked where they belonged.…
Motorcycle Safety Myths at Intersections That Get Riders Hurt Motorcycle crashes at intersections are some of the most common — and most misunderstood — accidents riders face. Many of these crashes don’t happen because riders were speeding or riding aggressively. They happen because riders trusted safety beliefs that feel correct but fail in real traffic…
Speed vs. Speed Differential: The Most Misunderstood Risk in Motorcycle Safety Crash severity absolutely increases with speed.But crash likelihood often comes down to speed differential—the relative speed between you and everything else on the road. Two riders can both be traveling at 45 miles an hour.One is moving with traffic… predictable… low-risk.The other is closing…
Why Skilled Riders Sometimes Struggle When It Matters Most I spent several years evaluating riders during their motorcycle skills tests. And here’s what always surprised me: sometimes the most capable riders in the class struggled the most when it came time for the test. They knew the techniques.They practiced the drills.They understood what to do.…
This is the final MCrider video of the year, so let’s end it with a little laughter… at riders doing things you definitely should NOT copy. These clips are funny, ridiculous, and occasionally painful to watch, but each one also reminds us why skills, awareness, and good judgment matter every single time we ride. Enjoy…
The Swerve Failed Why braking often beats a last-second dodge When the “Right Move” Isn’t Fast Enough This rider does everything he thinks he’s supposed to do. He sees the danger, he reacts, he tries to swerve out of the way — and none of it is fast enough. Here’s the uncomfortable truth most riders…
Can YOU See It? The “What If” Drill That Could Save Your Ride A Crash You Don’t Want to Repeat What if you came around a corner… and your front tire suddenly lost grip?No time to think. No time to react. That rider hit black ice — and went down hard. But here’s the thing:…
Lane Splitting vs. Lane Filtering: What Riders Need to Know If you want to start an argument in a group of motorcyclists, just bring up lane splitting or lane filtering. Some riders swear it keeps them safer and saves time in traffic. Others think it’s dangerous or inconsiderate — especially if you ask someone who’s…
The 3 Types of Riders You Meet in Every Motorcycle Class In every class I have ever taught, there are generally three types of riders. One is frozen with fear, one thinks they already know it all, and one comes ready to learn. And here’s the truth — only one of them usually leaves a…
Where Is the Most Dangerous Place to Ride? Most riders will tell you the highway is the most dangerous place to ride. You’re surrounded by fast traffic, big trucks, and drivers who barely check their mirrors. But the truth is — the highway isn’t where most riders crash. The danger isn’t out there at 70…
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.…
