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Coping with Pre-Ride Anxiety

July 15, 2017 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Coping with Pre-Ride Anxiety

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 …

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“Newbie” Motorcycle Mistakes: Not Just for Newbies

March 15, 2017 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

“Newbie” Motorcycle Mistakes: Not Just for Newbies

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 …

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Target Fixation: On the Road and in Real Life

August 13, 2016 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

Target Fixation: On the Road and in Real Life

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 …

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5 Strategies for Riding Safely in Traffic

May 30, 2016 / Filed Under: Riding Tips

5 Strategies for Riding Safely in Traffic

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 …

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It’s Okay Not to Ride Every Day

April 30, 2016 / Filed Under: Thoughts

It’s Okay Not to Ride Every Day

IMAGE BY BRAD HOLT. A couple weeks ago, I broke out in hives. I still have no clue why it happened, but it got so bad that I ended up in the ER, where they put me on steroids. The steroids helped the hives, but left me feeling dizzy (sometimes just …

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