Rider Safety
Massachusetts: Why 2021 Showed the Highest Road-Going Mortality Rate
Earlier today, we hit upon a rather interesting report that showed the state of Massachusetts recorded over 40,000 fewer crashes in 2020 versus 2019. That number, we’re told, “only partially rebounded [in 2021].” Despite this, the state also recorded 408 collision-related casualties – 389 of those collisions being fatal to more than one person. That’s the …
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 …
BMW Performance Center Has Riding Courses For Every Motorcyclist
Way down, south of dear Carolina, comes a motorcycle course to Greer, SC. It’s a bird, it’s a plane – it’s BMW, and they slapped the state with a fully stacked motorcycle course stuffed with the world’s best of the best. This past Sunday, the BMW Performance Center housed the BMW U.S. Rider Academy – …
Road Guardians Harley-Davidson New Glory Flag Bike Sweepstakes Extended!
As we reported earlier this month, Road Guardians is auctioning off the Harley-Davidson New Glory Flag Bike, with the entries ending next Monday, May 31. We’re happy to report that this deadline has been extended! The official drawing will be on July 4, 2021, in a LIVE broadcast from Choppertown at the Cross Country Chase …
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 …
Road Guardians Harley-Davidson New Glory Flag Bike Auction Announced
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the V-twin baggers, cruisers, low riders, and long-distance tourers that are meant to cruise down an Interstate, rumbling out a throaty bellow. These are the bikes that have defined more than one generation. These are the …
Motorcyclist First Aid: What You Can Do To Help A Downed Rider
**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene management. While we consulted with experts, every situation is different. In the event of an injury, it is best to contact emergency services and follow their instructions. To be blunt right off the top, according …
Crashing Your Motorcycle: What Happens Next?
We’ve all had motorcycle veterans tell us “It’s not IF you crash, it’s WHEN” and truer words have never been spoken. Crashes come in many forms but since they’re inevitable, we hope they come in the form of a small spill in your driveway (or something very minor). A motorcycle mishap can happen anywhere from …
Do You Ride After a Beer or Two?
First things first, riding while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not okay nor do we condone it. Riding a motorcycle takes skill, intuition, and focus at all times. Riding on anything but the “top of your game” is never a smart idea. Though you may be able to legally ride a motorcycle …
What Do Autonomous Cars Mean for Motorcycles?
The advent of autonomous vehicles has led to a big question mark hanging over the future of motorcycling. AI-driven cars are smart, logic-driven machines, equipped with modern technology and innovative safety features. Motorcycles are quite the opposite. They can be dangerous, they can be irrational, and it’s their thrilling nature that makes them so attractive …
