Are you taking a motorcycle training class like the Basic Riders Course offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation? You can prepare before you go to the class by following these 5 tips. If you follow these 5 tips you will be better prepared before you ever put a leg over a motorcycle.
This week we take a look at 5 new motorcycle riders that every MSF coach has met. From the beginner rider who has never twisted the throttle to the rider who has “ridden across the country” but has difficulty riding across the parking lot. Rider coaches see it all. But, no matter what kind of…
This week on MCrider we look at some common mistakes that many new riders make and how to overcome them.
Continuing the New Rider Series (www.MCrider.com/NewRider) with an exercise to help you practice starting and stopping on a motorcycle. If you missed my mid-week video, check out this new camera…it will change the world of motorcycle action cameras. Rylo Action Camera: https://youtu.be/GLjM0MLcYLw To purchase a Rylo: www.MCrider.com/rylo
Continuing the new rider series with a look at motorcycle controls. Let’s face it, riding a motorcycle is different than driving a car. There are new controls on a motorcycle and it takes time to locate them. This week we look at some of the controls, how to manipulate them and how they may differ…
We continue the MCrider New Rider Series with How to ride a motorcycle. This week we look at two training exercises that you can use to learn to ride a motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle does not have to be scary or intimidating. Use the New Rider Series to start learning to ride in a safe,…
Learning to ride a motorcycle on your own or with the help of a few well-intentioned friends can be a nightmare. This week I give you 1 exercise that every new rider should master. Clutch and throttle control is one of the fundamental skills that every new rider needs to develop. This exercise will help…
So many choices for new riders to get the right motorcycle, finding the best beginner motorcycle can seem like a real challenge. In this video, we talk about the types of motorcycles available and I give some tips that can help you make an informed decision. Some general tips to help you find the right…
This video starts a new series on MCrider to teach you how to ride a motorcycle. We will start with some of the basics and build up from here. If you are new to riding this will be a great resource that will focus on the fundamentals of riding. See the complete series on How…
When I started riding there was not such an emphasis on motorcycle safety. There was little instruction available back then, it was just hop on and good luck. Today we have MSF classes, advanced level classes and things like MCrider to help us develop our skills. This week I discuss three important topics that I…
