MotorcycleAccident

Pennsylvania’s Free Motorcycle Safety Courses Should Save Lives

We frequently stress how important motorcycle safety courses are for rider safety. In a move we wish other states would take note of, Pennsylvania is offering free motorcycle safety courses to all state residents with a valid motorcycle license or permit. The state Motorcycle Safety Program will offer classes April 9 through the summer. The… read more

Ride the Pounds Away

You may have many reasons for riding your motorcycle, but is one of them to lose weight? According to leatherup.com, motorcycle riding could be a way to drop some pounds. Riding a motorcycle certainly takes more physical effort than driving a car. You have to use upper and lower body strength to handle your bike… read more

The SPIDE Strategy Could Save Your Life

If you take a motorcycle safety course, you will likely be instructed to practice the motorcycle SPIDE strategy. Designed to protect riders while out on the road, SPIDE can prove invaluable in dangerous motorcycling situations. It consists of the following five steps: Scan – Continuously scan ahead for potential hazards. Oil, water, sand or other… read more

Riding in the Rain Made Easier

In many areas of the country, springtime often means rain. Riding your motorcycle in the rain can be a tense experience, but it does not have to be. Taking the following precautions will make riding in the rain easier and safer: Buy good rain gear. Getting soaked makes you uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable makes it… read more