Even More Tales of Flying Object Encounters
What’s the strangest thing you ever hit, or almost hit, while riding your bike? I love this thread on the Adventure Riders forum, and I’m here today with another batch of tales. Read and cringe....
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Why Are All These Bikers Dying?
I am struck by the number of bikers being killed. If you search the web, as I do, for motorcycle-related news items, the reports of biker deaths are endless. On most days there are several. Of course,...
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Models of Safety We Are Not
After nine days on the road as one of nine guys on bikes I have to say that you do not want to use us as your riding safety model. In the early days, when there were just three of us, we worked out...
View ArticleNew Motorcycle Safety Study Apparently Moving Ahead
The last I had heard, the new motorcycle safety study that had finally been authorized was in jeopardy. Apparently, in this case no news was good news because I see in a recent issue of American...
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Loud Pipes May Save Lives But They’re No Substitute for Defensive Driving
At the risk of raising a lot of people’s hackles I’m going to come right out and say that I don’t necessarily go along with the slogan, “Loud pipes save lives.” That said, I have to admit I was in a...
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Dr. Ray Is Now In
I got a note this morning from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, announcing that their “resident doctor of best riding practices” is now posting a Tip of the Day on the MSF website as well as on...
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From the Government and Here to Help–Right!
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) sent out a release the other day that will make you just shake your head. They tell about a recent meeting with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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I Didn’t See the Motorcycle
The most common words spoken by drivers who hit motorcyclists are, “I didn’t see him.” For a lot of riders, those words are unacceptable. I’m sorry to say, however, they are often true. So like it or...
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Guest Post: Motorcycle Safety Tips To Ensure A Good Ride
This guest post has been provided by Sarah Henderson. Sarah is into road safety and making our roads much more safe for cyclists and also motorists. Click here for more information. I hope you’ll find...
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Stay Alert; We Really Are Invisible
Every one of us is responsible for our own safety in traffic at all times. I had another of those experiences the other day that solidly reinforce what I already know, which is that it is up to us to...
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