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Riding Tips

"Learning to ride" is not something that happens overnight. For many people, it can take years to become a truly experienced rider, yet most people don't talk about the process.

These posts cover concepts and tips that I personally have found very helpful when improving my riding skills, and I hope they will be useful for you as well.

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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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 Self-Awareness is a Critical Motorcycle Skill

January 14, 2019 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Why Self-Awareness is a Critical Motorcycle Skill

If there's one thing I know about riding a motorcycle, it's that it demands good judgement. In any given ride, motorcyclists make hundreds, if not thousands, of judgement calls. Everything from "How fast should I take this corner?" to "Is that car …

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Motorcycle Safety Means Using All Your Tools

September 29, 2018 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Motorcycle Safety Means Using All Your Tools

Working on my motorcycle rebuild project, I've been thinking a lot about tools. I've always taken them for granted — wrenches, pliers, mallets, screwdrivers. It's so strange to think that some of the basic tools in my garage today descended from …

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Why You Should Take an Advanced Motorcycle Class

July 14, 2018 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Why You Should Take an Advanced Motorcycle Class

Two years ago, I believed I was a competent rider. I was living in Dallas, and I rode The Little Rat all over the city, even occasionally leading rides. I didn’t take unnecessary risks, I rode within my limits, and I felt under control and …

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