Learning to drive defensively is important, whether you are driving a car or riding a motorcycle. Riding defensively helps ensure that you are aware and ready in the event of something unexpected or dangerous. Use the following tips to ensure every ride goes as safely as possible: Avoid riding distracted. You may think this should… read more

If you live in an area of the country with cold winters, your motorcycle likely goes into storage for a portion of the year. Depending on where you live, spring will be arriving soon and the days may occasionally warm up enough to ride. Before you hit the road, though, it is important to perform… read more

Riding as a passenger on a motorcycle can be thrilling. However, it is not difficult for a passenger to make the ride unsafe, depending on his or her actions. Keep the following safety tips in mind when you are offered a ride. Wear proper clothing. Leather offers the best protection, but if you do not… read more

Summer may seem far off, but it will be here sooner than you expect. Most motorcyclists know how to deal with temperature changes; it goes with the territory. What some might not realize, though, is that the cooling strategies used when the temperature is in the 80s or 90s may be the exact opposite of… read more

A Denver police detective is appealing a 92-day suspension for drunk and careless driving after he ran his motorcycle into a telephone poll while off-duty. On February 11, 2010, 52-year-old Michael Lemmons lost control of his bike and slid into a pole. The accident, which occurred around 1:20 a.m., left Lemmons with a head injury… read more

An Iowa motorcyclist has been found guilty of traveling at excessive speed and eluding a police officer after a chase where he reached 188 mph. In 2009, Iowa State Patrol clocked James Foldenauer and a female motorcyclist going 89 mph in a construction zone on Interstate 29. The female rider pulled over when officials asked… read more

Remarkable both for its longevity and for its intensity, the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be celebrating its 90th run in Colorado Springs this summer. The Hill Climb is the second oldest motorcycle race in America. Also known as the “Race to the Clouds,” the race was first competed in 1916. This year… read more

While it is important to be visible while riding, it is equally important as a motorcyclist to be aware of everything around you. You must be consistently alert in order to protect yourself from unexpected obstacles and unaware motorists. The physical risks of a motorcycle accident are so high that inattentiveness on the road is… read more

When an automobile driver hits a motorcyclist, the most common explanation the driver gives is, “I didn’t see him.” Even when drivers are paying attention, they are commonly looking for cars, not motorcycles. If you want to increase your odds of avoiding a motorcycle accident, one of the best things you can do is increase… read more

Although most people think of motorcycling as a solo activity, there are times where you might want to ride in a group. Group riding can be enjoyable, but there are certain steps you should take to make sure the experience is safe. It might seem obvious, but showing up to your group ride on time… read more