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.
In this video, we break down why your natural self-preservation instincts are often the exact wrong response when riding a motorcycle through a curve. When panic hits mid-corner, your brain triggers a hardwired threat response that causes you to lock your eyes on danger, cut a dangerous “survival line” into the turn too early, or…
Are you logging miles or actually building skill? Most motorcyclists hit a dangerous “Intermediate Plateau” around the two-year mark where overconfidence outpaces actual ability, leading to a secondary spike in insurance claims and stagnant growth. In this video, we break down the Survival Paradox—why the absence of a crash doesn’t equal the presence of expertise—and…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
Why Riders Are Hanging Up Their Helmets – and How to Stay on the Road The U.S. median age of motorcycle owners is now around 50 — a sharp jump from the mid-20s back in the early 1980s. Today, 39% of riders are between 51 and 69 years old. As riders get older, many begin…
A Tragic Crash and a New Direction for MCrider A regular viewer of MCrider sent me a news article a few months ago that has completely shifted the way I think about this channel and its direction. I call it a “shift,” but in truth this message has been at the heart of what I’ve…
This week on MCrider, I want to do something totally different. I want to discourage some of you from riding a motorcycle. “You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To…” You’ve heard this phrase before. A well-meaning person will say it to encourage someone struggling through a challenge. And I get it. I truly…
On January 28, 1986, the world watched in horror as the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart just 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven astronauts aboard. The cause? A small rubber O-ring that failed in the cold morning air. Here’s the part that’s hard to swallow: NASA engineers knew there were problems with those O-rings.…
The first 1,000 miles on a motorcycle are huge in the development of a rider. Some riders go on after those first 1,000 miles and further develop their skills. Others never progress beyond what they learn in those early miles—and actually increase their risk on the road. We’ll talk about that in a minute. This…
This week on MCrider, I thought we’d do something a little different. Most of the time, we focus on what riders should do on a motorcycle. But this week, we’re flipping that around and taking a look at riders who are either doing the totally wrong thing—or caught in some very unfortunate situations. There are…
In 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger made history when he safely landed a jetliner on the Hudson River after a bird strike killed both engines just after takeoff. The event became known as the Miracle on the Hudson. No engine. No time. No second chance. Captain Sullenberger didn’t rise to the occasion—He fell back on…
One of the most common pieces of advice in motorcycle safety is to “ride like you’re invisible.” If you’ve spent any time around experienced riders, chances are you’ve heard that phrase more than once. There’s definitely some truth to it—but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, what should we do with that advice?…
Most riders know what to do—but too many fail to do it when it counts. In this week’s episode of MCrider, we’re diving into 5 essential habits that every motorcycle rider should be practicing on every ride. From gearing up with the right protection to executing flawless emergency braking, these are the foundational skills that…
