Why is the motorcycle safety course just the beginning? In episode 8 of MCrider I make a case for more training. Training on a motorcycle saved me from an accident. Years ago I learned to stop quickly in a curve at a Basic Riding Course in Ft. Worth, TX. The skills I learned that day…
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…
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…
Did you know your body position on your motorcycle can have a huge impact on your stopping distance? In this weeks episode we look at your wrist position and it’s impact on your total stopping distance. Break this bad habit and you can shorten your stopping distance by more than two car lengths at highway…
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…
Why is throttle and brake control important on a motorcycle? Find out in this weeks episode at MCrider. We discuss why being smooth is important and some real world training techniques to develop your smoothness on a motorcycle. This week we have a couple of exercises that you can perform on your own motorcycle to help…
On Episode 2 of MCrider.com we focus on motorcycle visibility, particularly at intersections. There are things that you can do to help other cars see you on the road. Here are four basic steps that you can take to increase your visibility while you are on your motorcycle. We all know that a high-viz jacket…
I started MCrider to offer free online motorcycle training to the motorcycling community. My name is Kevin Morris and I am a professionally certified motorcycle trainer based in Dallas / Ft Worth, TX. MCrider is my project to offer free advanced and new rider training to the motorcycling community to help us all get more…
