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Every time you throw a leg over a motorcycle, you’re making choices that affect not just your life, but everyone around you. In this week’s video, I break down dash cam footage of a reckless rider putting lives at risk for a few cheap thrills—and we’ll talk about why that mindset is dangerous, costly, and sometimes deadly. From the streets of DFW to the countless fatal crashes reported daily, I’ll show you why proper gear, road skills, and smart strategy aren’t optional—they’re essential. If you ride, or care about someone who does, this is a message you need to hear.

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Reckless Riding Isn’t Worth the Risk

YouTube is filled with videos just like this—riders risking their own lives and the lives of others just to get some selfish thrills on the street.

This particular video was recorded on my dash cam just the other day as I was taking a few Field Guides to the Post Office for delivery.

In this week’s video, we’ll take a closer look at that clip, plus some scenes from another rider, as we explore the risks, consequences, and real-life dangers of riding recklessly on public roads.

The Core of MCrider: A Three-Legged Stool

The foundation of MCrider is built on three core principles:

Wear proper riding gear
Develop your Road Skills
Ride with a good Road Strategy

In my opinion, all three are mandatory if you want to reduce your risk—and the risk you’re placing on others—while riding.

These principles are like a three-legged stool. Remove any one leg, and the whole thing falls over. Your safety depends on keeping all three legs solid and balanced.

The Reality: Motorcycle Crashes in Our Community

I follow a Facebook group here in DFW called DFW Scanner. They report on police incidents, public service alerts, and traffic accidents.

I regularly see posts just like these:

Fatality Accident (Arlington)
Arlington Police are investigating a fatal crash on northbound S. Cooper Street at Wimbledon Drive. Motorcycle and a vehicle involved.
Fatality at the scene. All northbound lanes are closed. Avoid this area.

Motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, Arlington police say.

Major Accident (Saginaw)
Vehicle and motorcycle involved. One person with life-threatening injuries.

Major Accident (Irving)
Multiple motorcycles reportedly down. At least one person with serious injuries. All southbound lanes closed.

It doesn’t take long as a member of DFW Scanner to realize how dangerous motorcycling can be.

And when we ignore those three pillars—proper gear, developed skills, and sound strategy—we increase that danger exponentially.

Why Does This Matter?

Because every time we throw a leg over a motorcycle, we’re accepting responsibility for our actions.

Let me appeal to your own safety first.

Riding without proper gear, without practicing road skills, and without a solid strategy dramatically increases your risk of death or serious injury. That’s not an opinion—it’s a fact. You can try to excuse it, but you can’t ignore it.

If Not for Your Safety, Then Consider the Cost

Maybe you’re not worried about injury or death. Let’s talk money.

Motorcycles are not cheap. Insurance isn’t cheap—especially after a crash or moving violation. Tickets for reckless riding can come with hefty fines and even jail time.

And here’s the kicker: some riders not only behave recklessly, but they film themselves doing it and post it online. Congratulations—you just handed the police and the court all the evidence they need to convict you and take away your license. YouTube is evidence.

Some of you are chasing views and building a channel. But posting reckless videos isn’t worth it. In fact, I wish YouTube would be more proactive in removing these kinds of videos to help stop this kind of behavior from being glorified.

What Would Your Family Say?

Still not convinced? Think back to when you got your bike.

What did your loved ones say? “Ride carefully.” And most of us promised we would.

Almost all of us have someone at home depending on us to come back. Don’t make your family visit the morgue to identify your remains just because you wanted a few thrills.

Think About Everyone Else on the Road

Still not getting through? Let me appeal to your sense of community.

Reckless riding doesn’t just put you in danger—it puts everyone around you at risk. Innocent people just trying to get home: moms, kids, students, commuters. You may be willing to risk your life, but don’t risk theirs.

There Is a Time and Place for That Kind of Riding

Want to push your limits? That’s fine—do it on a track or in a closed parking lot for stunt practice. Not on the street.

No one’s saying you can’t have fun on a motorcycle. I just want you to consider the consequences.

If not for your own safety, then for your wallet. If not that, then for your family. And if not them, then for my family—and every other driver or rider out there.