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.
When I started shopping for my first motorcycle, I knew exactly what I wanted: a manageably-sized, unique vintage bike that struck the perfect balance between vintage patina and reliability. It was love at first sight when I found my now-rebuilt …
[Read more...] about 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Motorcycle
Photo from my day at the Northwest Motorcycle Clinic Some people are great at building muscle memory. I am not one of those people. Although I knew I wanted to ride a motorcycle from the moment I first let off a clutch, I got overwhelmed …
[Read more...] about How to Learn to Ride a Motorcycle (Even if You’re Nervous)
I firmly believe that riding skills are an important pillar of motorcycle safety. The better your riding skills, the better you'll be able to avoid or escape bad situations on the road. But, I have a confession: Not once have I done any real …
[Read more...] about A Day at the Northwest Motorcycle School
Let’s talk about motorcycle anxiety. You know what I mean: the sudden, random thought that you might not walk away from your next motorcycle ride. These thoughts might pop up while you’re preparing for a long ride; or you might be nowhere near a …
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
