Summer is the season where families take road trips to vacation spots and college students make long drives home. However, many people do not plan for the prospect of falling asleep at the wheel. Long periods of driving and lack of sleep can become a dangerous combination, not just for you, but for other motorists.… read more
There continues to be fallout from the deadly shooting at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo. Two motorcycle clubs—the Iron Order and the Mongols—were involved in a fight that sent several people to the hospital and left one biker dead. Now the venue for the yearly event is pulling out and cancelling the event. Colorado Motorcycle Expo… read more
Stem cells have shown potential as a treatment for spinal cord injuries, but researchers are discovering other types of injuries may also benefit. Keep in mind, we are discussing adult stem cells for the purposes of this blog. Adult stem cells are taken from the bone marrow of donors. Researchers at Stanford University used stem… read more
Most new riders don’t think about them, but after your first face-to-face with any animal standing in the middle of the road, you will quickly realize that they are just as dangerous as four-wheeled cagers. However, this lesson came too late for one Colorado motorcyclist. He hit a deer in May while riding through Kansas,… read more
After becoming legalized statewide in 2012, marijuana has caused concern among Colorado transportation officials. The main fear is that motorists will drive stoned and cause car accidents. To reduce the chances of such accidents happening, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are launching a joint campaign to raise awareness on… read more
In the left corner, we have the traditional bruiser, the fighting 1200cc monster, the motorcycle master of combustion, the Victory Project 156! And in the right corner, we have the champion of zero emissions, the Isle of Man podium devourer, the lightning bolt of electric mayhem, the Victory Empulse RR! Who will win the climb… read more
U.S. Department of Labor statistics show that Wyoming has among the highest rates of fatal workplace accidents. When accidents occur due to employer negligence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration can carry out investigations and levy fines against companies. However, fines alone may not be enough to dissuade businesses from allowing unsafe workplaces. Wyoming is… read more
It was a crazy weekend for the riders at the FIM Superbike World Championship. The Donnington round had already experience a thrilling qualifying session, and an on track explosion, but every American motorcycle racing fan was hanging on the edge of their seat for a completely different reason. Cameron Beaubier—the MotoAmerica Champion—debuted on the world… read more
Several months ago, we discussed how a common vehicle defect can put backseat passengers in danger. Seatback failures occur during front-end collisions, and cause front seats to fly backwards into backseat passengers. Unfortunately, this defect is most likely to put children in danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to revise its… read more
Thank you everyone for coming out to the 2016 Realities Ride for Children! We had a great time and were honored to be part of such a fantastic cause. We got some great photos and videos of the event and had to share. “Because you are here, they don’t slip through the cracks. These children… read more
