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Learning to Trust the Technique

August 15, 2019 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Learning to Trust the Technique

For many new riders, the fundamental concepts of riding a motorcycle feel counterintuitive -- and sometimes downright scary. One that gave me trouble early on was speed equals stability. Even though I understood the logic, it didn’t quite click. …

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First Start: Coming to the End of the RIDEWELL Rebuild

June 28, 2019 / Filed Under: RIDEWELL Rebuild

First Start: Coming to the End of the RIDEWELL Rebuild

For months now, my XL250 project has been “done” enough to try starting it. But I didn’t. I used every excuse I had to put it off. First it was the home-buying process, and then it was moving, and then it was simply that I needed time to relax. …

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Knox Armor Urbane Pro Armored Shirt Review

June 14, 2019 / Filed Under: Gear

Knox Armor Urbane Pro Armored Shirt Review

If you've read any of my gear reviews, or if you've met me on the road, you probably know how much I love armored shirts. These days, I wear one under my jacket almost every time I get on a motorcycle. But that wasn't always the case. Three years …

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The 80% Rule of Attention and Engagement

May 31, 2019 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

The 80% Rule of Attention and Engagement

When I talk to nervous new motorcyclists, I often encourage them to find "appropriate challenges." It's an idea inspired by one of my favorite psychologists, Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi. In his research on engagement and enjoyment, Csikszentmihalyi …

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Why I Leveled up to “Real” Motorcycle Boots

May 15, 2019 / Filed Under: Gear

Why I Leveled up to “Real” Motorcycle Boots

In our interview last year, Revzilla fit consultant and blogger Joanne Donn told me that she didn't think much about her motorcycle gear until she started taking longer rides. As you ride more you start to identify needs, and then you start to …

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