With hot weather in full swing across Canada and the US, it seemed fitting to revisit this topic, pulled from the archives. Keep cool everyone! Surviving the Heat: 10 Tips for Hot Weather Motorcycle Riding It happened to …
While group riding is lots of fun, when choosing others to ride with, safety must be the #1 priority. We asked riders, in the groups you ride with, what does your group do when a member of a group …
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Now that motorcycles, like spring, are out in full bloom, here are a few helpful reminders to help us stay safe and arrive home safely. We share the road with all manner of vehicles and all of us have …
by Liz Jansen Most collisions between a motorcycle and another vehicle occur because the driver does not recognize that the motorcyclist is an oncoming vehicle. They either pull out from a side street or turn in front of them, into …
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by Liz Jansen Most riders dread the thought of a motorcycle breakdown. Not only are they inconvenient and potentially costly, they can create safety and security risks. Routine maintenance and pre-ride inspections go a long way in preempting them, however …
Everyone has an adventure gene. It may buried under a few layers, or dormant for the time being, but everyone has something. Most riders acknowledge that riding a motorcycle isn’t for everyone, yet we all know people who have given …
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So many roads; so little time. Often the season slips by so quickly, it’s almost over before you realize you haven’t done as much riding as you would have liked, especially for those with a limited riding season. Don’t let …
by Liz Jansen One of the easiest proactive safety actions, is to conduct a routine tire inspection. There are only two tires and they’re all that is keeping you on the road. In my DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Maintenance Workshops, invariably participants …
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Even though the riding season is winding down, mild sunny days punctuate the oncoming cold and darkness. Get out and enjoy them! Winter can be long. Before you do, perform a quick pre-ride circle check to make sure all is …
What can WE collectively do as a group of “vulnerable” road users to increase motorcycle safety for riders – and make sure we get home safe after EVERY ride? Taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo …
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