A tragic bus accident in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has sparked a national discussion on whether seatbelts should be mandatory on school buses. Three weeks ago, six children died and more than 20 suffered injuries when a school bus rolled over and slammed into a tree. Witnesses to the school bus accident claim the driver was speeding… read more
Winter is pretty much here, which means your motorcycle is probably parked in the garage—waiting for spring to unleash it. Well while it’s waiting for the weather to cooperate, there’s no reason that you can’t look around at what’s going to be on the road next season. Who knows, you might even find something you… read more
People involved in rear-end accidents may experience whiplash. Injuries caused by whiplash include torn neck muscles, tendons, ligaments, and concussions. Whiplash injuries may not be apparent right way. Some people may experience neck pain, dizziness, blurred vision or headaches hours after a crash. Others may not show symptoms for several days. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit… read more
When the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb changed the rules for motorcycling up the hill, racers weren’t pleased. They thought that limiting the race bikes to production models with single handlebars stock would increase the race’s safety. However, PPIHC officials didn’t realize that they may have actually been blazing the trails of the newest racing… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed automakers and smartphone manufacturers work together to prevent distracted driving crashes. Under the proposal, onboard computer systems found in many new vehicles would block features on smartphones from working. Features like video, texting, internet browsing and selfies would be locked while vehicles are in motion. This… read more
Guess what time it is? It’s the end of the riding season! While most riders are bummed that their favorite pastime just got put on hiatus, there’s a ton of riders who just got happy. Want to know why? Because they can now take their bikes apart bolt by bolt and upgrade them. Well, in… read more
Why do people join the army? To protect the country—to fight for our freedom! Those people join up sacrifice so much to protect the United States, and when they come home they simply melt back into the fabric of our society… Or they change their name, put on red tights, and ride a motorcycle around… read more
Metier Law Firm has donated $25,000 to Realities for Children to help the organization build its Homebase and Youth Campus facility. Realities for Children launched a brick fundraising campaign in September to reach its $900,000 goal for the new facility in Larimer County. Every dollar donated was matched by the Richardson Foundation. Participants gathered in… read more
What do you wear when you go out riding? Gloves, a jacket, boots… All would be great choices, but do you know why they are good choices. Here are a few things you need to know about wearing motorcycle gear here in Colorado. All the Gear All the Time and What You Choose to Wear… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released new guidelines for electronic and hybrid cars weighing under 10,000 pounds. NHTSA guidelines will require these cars to make audible sounds while travelling at speeds up to 18.6 miles per hour. After reaching 18.6 miles per hour, vehicles produce sounds caused by tires and wind noise.… read more
