Motorcycle strategy for the road. Riding a motorcycle is more than physical control, your mind is just as important.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
