Riding with stress
How do stress and fatigue affect your ability to ride? This week we look at my decision to leave the bike at home and take the truck for a recent road trip.
Sound advice and motorcycle wisdom from a rider with a few miles under his belt.
Who knew there were so many ways to mount a motorcycle?
This week we help the new riders out with help for mounting and dismounting a motorcycle.
How do brakes & throttle impact cornering traction?
This week on MCrider we look at the impact of braking and throttle application on cornering traction. What you will learn in this motorcycle class video How the front brake can avoid or sometimes cause a motorcycle crash Which brake to use at slow speed Smooth use of the brakes on the motorcycle is important…
How far can you lean before you lose traction?
This week we talk about cornering traction. How far can you lean a motorcycle in a corner before your tires lose traction with the road? Is it the same fore cruisers and sportbikes? The information in this video may well ease your mind next time you are rounding a corner on your motorcycle. Skilled Motorcycle…
Are you a good rider?
Are you a good street rider? What are the characteristics of a good street rider? This week on MCrider we find out.
3 life-saving lessons from this crash study
3 life-saving lessons from a crash study. What if 100 riders were tracked for 1 year and 360,000 miles? What could we learn about motorcycle safety? Find out in this recap of the most recent motorcycle safety study.
Group riding tips and techniques
This week on MCrider we look at some tips and techniques on how to have a successful motorcycle group ride. There are a few differences in riding with a group as opposed to riding on your own and this week we look at the details. Get the MCrider Hand Signals Guide! Feel free to share…
This video will play with your mind
This week on MCrider we will play some mental games and I will show you how your mind does not always see what your eyes do.
5 ways to die on a motorcycle
Which riders are at the highest risk on a motorcycle? This week we look at 5 riders who are at risk. See if you are on the list and if so do something about it.
3 things I would tell every new rider
When I started riding there was not such an emphasis on motorcycle safety. There was little instruction available back then, it was just hop on and good luck. Today we have MSF classes, advanced level classes and things like MCrider to help us develop our skills. This week I discuss three important topics that I…