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.…
Solomon’s Curve and Motorcycle Safety: Does Riding with the Flow Really Matter? Ever feel like you’re either flying past traffic or everyone’s flying past you? Back in the 1960s, researcher David Solomon studied over 10,000 crashes and came up with what’s now called Solomon’s Curve. It shows that your risk of a crash goes up…
