Motorcycle police trade the protection offered by a patrol car for the increased maneuverability of a motorcycle. Like all other motorcyclists, they are more vulnerable in accidents. A Thornton, Colorado, motorcycle officer suffered from the lack of protection his motorcycle offered in an accident last week with a possible drunk driver. The officer was attempting… read more

Cows can be amusing animals, especially from a distance. They always stand so placidly, doing nothing but chewing grass and staring off into the distance. Once they wonder into the road, though, they become much more dangerous. Cows are large enough that when people strike them in full-size automobiles they are frequently killed. When 48-year… read more

It cannot be said often enough how important it is to keep an eye out for motorcyclists when you are driving an automobile. The disparity between size and protection offered between an automobile and a motorcycle is so extreme that almost any impact between the two can be fatal for the motorcyclist. The death of… read more

It is extremely important that those riding a motorcycle receive proper training before going out on the road. Though there are many joys to riding, there are also many dangers to riding untrained, and they can be deadly. A tragic accident last week in Nebraska demonstrated the dangers of inexperienced motorcycle operation, closing a highway… read more

In a heartfelt expression of love and support, the local motorcycle community of Colorado Springs gathered Sunday to mourn the loss of two of their own through a candlelight vigil. Mark and Cyndi Igou were out riding Thursday evening when something caused them to veer off the road and hit a curb. This caused the… read more

Driving is never a completely safe activity, whether in a car or on a motorcycle. Increased awareness is especially necessary at night, where visibility goes down drastically. In a fatal accident last week, a Lexington, Nebraska, man missed a curve while riding his motorcycle at night and flew off the road. The motorcycle rolled and… read more

Motorcycles give a sense of freedom that is unmatched by most any other vehicle. With this sense sometimes comes an inflated sense of power, and it is important for riders to remain aware of their vulnerability while on their bike. Getting impatient and making quick moves without being fully aware of the situation can be… read more

According to 60 minutes, drunk driving is responsible for the death of 13,000 Americans a year. That is a staggering number. Moreover, it does not appear to be going down, despite all the various efforts at education and enforcement. Just a few weeks ago, a drunk driver killed an 18-year old Nebraska girl and her… read more

Nebraska has already experienced an unfortunate amount of motorcycle related traffic deaths in 2011, more than in either of the two preceding years. Eighteen people have died in 2011 thus far, up from 14 in 2010 and 15 in 2009. Thirteen of the 18 deaths occurred over the summer. While the head of the State… read more

A Colorado Springs man thought he could run from authorities on his motorcycle, almost killing his female passenger in the process. 24-year-old Kyle Miller was riding with a female passenger of the same age on September 23 when he split lanes in front of a Sergeant from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The Sergeant… read more