Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
"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.
IMAGE BY JON NEWELL A few weeks ago, a new rider reached out to me for advice. She had dropped her Harley in her garage, and was worried — if she couldn’t handle her bike at a stand-still, what was going to happen when she got out on the …
[Read more...] about “Newbie” Motorcycle Mistakes: Not Just for Newbies
IMAGE BY BRAD HOLT. I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but a year ago yesterday, I saw my custom GT-Moto bike, "The Little Rat," for the first time. In that year, I’ve put 2,100 miles on my Rat, and hauled her the exact same distance across …
[Read more...] about So You Want to Own a Vintage Motorcycle…
Target fixation is a concept most riders learn very early on. It’s often summarized as “look where you want to go,” which sounds simple, but it’s a lot easier said than done. And if you’re heading for a crash, it can feel totally against your …
[Read more...] about Target Fixation: On the Road and in Real Life
Heavy traffic is nearly unavoiadable for any urban or suburban motorcyclist. But it's also one of the most dangerous places for a rider to be. In a 2005 study of fatal motorcycle crashes, 60% of two-vehicle crashes occurred on urban roadways …
[Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Riding Safely in Traffic
IMAGE BY JOHN NEWELL. Springtime has arrived in the northern hemisphere (sorry Aussie friends!), and that means riding season. I don't know about you, but my April is packed with moto events (Dallas Rockers vs. Mods, Denton Independent Motorcycle …
