Riding Training and Safety Info
Anti-Theft Trackers for America
Ex-Harley Executive Steve Piehl Partners with Monimoto A former executive of Harley-Davidson (founder and developer of the highly successful Harley Owners Group, or HOG) has just partnered with an anti-motorcycle-theft company, signing on to help with their current ‘series A’ fundraising – and Steve Piehl is excited to see what the brand will bring to …
New UK Highway Code Will Focus On Vulnerable Road Users
*NOTE: This article has been remedied to reflect the UK Highway Code – apologies for the oversight, and enjoy the read* “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” We here at wBW take motorcycle safety seriously. So seriously, in fact, that we have a whole list of articles and resources on the topic – everything from …
Ohio: Free Motorcycle Rider Training with $2.5 Million Raised in Funding
Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, has just announced that a cool $2.5 million is currently available to government agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to provide motorcycle rider training to the masses. The report from einPresswire states that the effort has been installed in retaliation to motorcycle fatalities and injuries …
Aegis Rider: Prototype Glasses Teach Motorcyclists How to Lean Into a Corner
Let’s face it; in a perfect world, we’d have everybody understanding how to get low and lean into a curve (we’d also perhaps have cheaper ARCH Motorcycles and a surplus of race tracks available to scoot top speeds for free, but I digress). Unfortunately, the motorcycle community is full of new (and experienced) riders who …
Smart Seatbelt For Motorists Uses Computer-Controlled System
With motorcycle accidents on the rise and vehicle-related accidents at an all-time low (head over to WebBikeWorld for a recent report on road safety statistics), an Italian company has just patented what they believe to be the answer to road safety for riders. Italdesign, a company providing development services for the automotive industry, is the inventor …
Moto Industry Reports Show Motorcycle Safety At An All-Time Low
With industries leading the way into a newer, brighter, cleaner future for transport, it is time to take stock of the statistics surrounding sustainability, particularly when saving lives. A report from Forbes has released a series of studies carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA keeps track of accident patterns …
Klim Climbs Mountain of Messages To Clear Air Surrounding Airbag ‘Subscription’
The title of this article has been changed to better suit Klim and In&Motion’s airbag payment methods. Despite the diversity of the moto industry, the one thing that unities the industry is a unified concern for road safety. Klim, a motorcycle gear and apparel company, struck gold when they partnered with In&Motion – a company …
Kids Motorcycle Training
Alright…most of you might as well step up to the plate right now and speak the truth about how you learned to ride a bike. Was it your older brother’s street bike? Your Uncle’s rusty old clunker? Or maybe you were lucky enough to have your very own dirt bike? Did you bury the throttle …
BMW Motorcycle Training
BMW Launches Motorcycle Rider Training Program at the BMW Performance Center Motorcycle enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of official BMW Motorcycle rider training for the first time ever in the U.S. The BMW Motorcycle Rider Training program at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina has been announced. The training was announced …
Ducati Riding Experience Review
The Ducati Riding Experience For the fifth year in a row, Ducati will be organizing a series of riding courses aimed at those who would like to learn how to ride a motorcycle or improve their street or track skills. The 2004 edition of Ducati Riding Experience saw a massive influx of attendees, both male …
Women and Motorcycling
Women’s Motorcycle Helmets: Bell SC-X motocross helmet is now offered in color schemes designed to match women’s motocross gear | More information about motorcycle helmets on the wBW Motorcycle Helmets page Women’s Motorcycle Clothing Reviews: See our reviews of women’s motorcycle clothing on the wBW Women’s Motorcycle Clothing Reviews index. Track Days – Riding Schools: How about a specialized beginner or advanced women’s riding …
Motorcycle Rider Training
21 Ideas to Save Lives From Motorcycle Rider Training Experts July 13, 2011 (Columbia, Maryland) — A panel of motorcycle rider training experts have contributed their expertise to in an effort to make U.S. motorcycle training more effective and more successful at reducing injuries and death. The report they have authored, entitled The State and Future …
Motorcycle Safety Foundation MSF Basic RiderCourse
My Experience With the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is known for promoting safety, education, and training for riders. The MSF offers two motorcycle training workshops, the Basic RiderCourse and the Experienced RiderCourse (review). The Basic RiderCourse is very popular; it is offered through various local training affiliates in most states …
