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…
Would You Skip Your Daughter’s Wedding for a Motorcycle Trip? So, this story has been making the rounds lately, and I want to hear what you think. A dad is skipping his daughter’s wedding to go on a motorcycle trip with his buddies. Now, we all love motorcycles—MCrider is all about motorcycle safety, training, touring,…
Think you know your motorcycles? 🏍️ In this quiz, you’ll be challenged to identify 15 motorcycles from blurry photos. Some will be easy for true bike enthusiasts, but others might leave you guessing! Test your motorcycle knowledge, see how many you can get right, and share your score in the comments. Can you name them…
I get a lot of questions about DCT motorcycles—especially since I used to own a 2018 Honda Goldwing DCT. With so much curiosity out there, I figured it’s time to share my experience, and whether I’d buy another one. Another common question I hear is about the difference in riding technique between a DCT and…
Improving your stopping distance doesn’t always mean hours in a parking lot. In fact, there are three simple habits you can start using right now that will make a huge difference when it’s time to stop in a hurry. 1. Cover the Front Brake Your reaction time has a big influence over your total stopping…
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…
This week on MCrider, we’re focusing on brand new riders and some essential motorcycle safety tips that are often forgotten shortly after leaving the new rider course. These aren’t just beginner mistakes—they’re habits that can make or break your riding experience. Tip #1: Perform a Pre-Ride Routine Many new riders get into motorcycling to commute…
Here’s a situation I’m willing to bet most riders have faced — probably more than once. You’re approaching a corner — left or right — and as you lean into the turn, something feels off. The bike starts drifting wider than you expected. By the time you’re exiting the corner, you’re either brushing the edge…
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.…
