The 3 Deadliest Mistakes on a Motorcycle
This week we look at the 3 deadliest mistakes you can make on a motorcycle.
Tips for riding a motorcycle in the rain
I often get asked on MCrider about riding in the rain. Is it safe to ride in the rain? If so what are some tips and techniques for riding in the rain. This week we will talk about it. I recently went on a ride through the Ozark Mountains up to North East Arkansas. On…
How 1 bad habit on your motorcycle can lead to big problems
One bad riding habit can have a big impact on your safety on the road. This week we will talk about a bad habit that you can see if you have just by looking at your riding boots.
How to choose the correct line for a corner
A “cornering line” is the path you follow around a corner. Riding a narrow, single-track vehicle means we are able to select the left, center or right positions within the lane. The basic cornering line – Outside – Inside -Outside Outside: To follow the basic cornering line a motorcyclist begins the curve from the outside…
More lessons from my motorcycle crash?
I received a lot of feedback from last week’s video describing my motorcycle crash some 9 years ago. If you haven’t watched that video yet, go back and watch it before this one. Since I got so much response from last weeks video I decided to carry that conversation a little further and look at…
Motorcycle Crashes: How to avoid them with a good road strategy
Have you ever been involved in a motorcycle accident or even a close call on your motorcycle? If you had a motorcycle time machine and could jump back 30 seconds in time do you think you could avoid the accident? If you could time travel back in time I bet the chances of the accident…
Use your head and eyes well…or crash
In past episodes we have talked about emergency braking and emergency braking in a corner… what if we rarely needed to use those skills? Here is the first step in doing that. Your first and best defense to avoid an obstacle is early detection. You can only do that if you use your head and…
It was his fault – Our mental approach to motorcycles
In episode 7 of MCrider we look at our mental approach to riding a motorcycle. I channel my inner Hitchcock to bring an important message on our mental approach to riding a motorcycle. You will not be any less dead in a motorcycle accident when it is proven that the car was at fault. Because…
Target Fixation and Motorcycle Vision
In episode 6 of MCrider we look at target fixation and motorcycle vision. Many riders don’t understand the importance of having good vision practices as they ride a motorcycle. In this episode we look at the concept of target fixation and how to fix it. We will also explore where to look while riding a…
Rear ended – 5 things you should do to avoid being rear ended
Here are 5 things that will greatly reduce the risk of you being rear ended on a motorcycle. Have you ever pulled up to a stop light, put the bike in neutral and relaxed? If so you are putting your life in the hands of the driver behind you. This weeks episodes focusses on stopping…
