Sound advice and motorcycle wisdom from a rider with a few miles under his belt.
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…
Every time you throw a leg over a motorcycle, you’re making choices that affect not just your life, but everyone around you. In this week’s video, I break down dash cam footage of a reckless rider putting lives at risk for a few cheap thrills—and we’ll talk about why that mindset is dangerous, costly, and…
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Every rider will face close calls—but will you learn from them or repeat the same mistakes? In this video, we break down real motorcycle crashes caught on camera, analyze the most common causes (like left-turn accidents and speed-related crashes), and dive into the stats that every rider needs to know. Don’t wait until it’s too…
Are you stopping your motorcycle the wrong way? In this video, we break down three common riding techniques that many riders do differently—and some of them spark serious debate! From which foot should go down first at a stop to whether you should finish braking with the rear brake, I’ll explain the methods I teach…
