In spite of it all…there is joy in the Lord!
I just wanted to share a special message with all the MCrider followers out there. Hug your family, watch a movie together, cook your favorite dinner and know that God is in complete control.
Close call on the road…What can we learn?
Being seen at intersections is huge but sometimes in spite of our best efforts, a driver pulls out in front of us. Let’s analyze this MCrider member’s ride. Let’s discuss this intersection on the forums? I would like to hear from you, similar incidents? What were this rider’s options? What would you have done?
5 Motorcycle YouTube Channels I watch…and you should too.
With so much content available on YouTube, it can be hard to find good motorcycle content on YouTube. While I could have listed many other channels in this video I narrowed the list down to these 5 channels that you should watch too. Who do you watch that is not on this list? Share your…
Does a DOT certification guarantee a safe motorcycle helmet?
So you are in the market for a safe motorcycle helmet. You look on the back and see a DOT sticker…it must be one of the safest helmets since it has a DOT sticker. Right? Not so fast. This week on MCrider we will talk about it and what to look for to find a…
Tank Slapper on a motorcycle – One Rider’s Story
Let’s continue the discussion of tank slappers or the frightening death wobble on a motorcycle and we will hear the story of a friend of mine who has direct experience with this type of crash. He made one decision earlier in the day that may have saved his life. Let’s discuss this video on the…
MCrider reaches 200,000 Subscribers
Thank you to everyone who supports MCrider, the Patrons, the YouTube Members and all of the other subscribers and regular viewers. Thank you for sharing with your family friends and fellow riders. MCrider has grown so much from word of mouth. Hats off to you for making this such a success and building such a…
Lemonrock Bike Tours sponsors MCrider
I would like to introduce you to a sponsor that will be running on MCrider over the next 4 weeks, Lemonrock Bike Tours. Lemonrock offers motorcycle tours in Scotland and Ireland and they want to promote their tour, Land of the Celts that runs July 12th – July 27th of this year. Get more information…
Death Wobble – Causes and Prevention
Have you ever experienced a speed wobble or also referred to as the death wobble? It can be a terrifying experience. This week will talk about the common causes and how to handle a death wobble if it happens to you. A motorcycle is most stable traveling on a level surface, at a constant speed…
MCrider Meetup @ MotoGP 2020 Austin, TX
Here are the details for the MCrider 2020 MotoGP Meetup to be held in Austin, TX April 3-5. The race day meetup is open to all viewers and subscribers: I will be at Turn 1 General Admission on race day Sunday, April 5th. Look for the guy in the MCrider Hat. Come by and say…
Motorcycle braking technique: Do you cover the front brake on your motorcycle?
Two fingers on the brake lever or four fingers wrapped around the throttle, what is the correct motorcycle braking technique? Should you cover the brakes on your motorcycle? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this technique? This week on MCrider we will talk about it and if you do decide to cover the…
