There is absolutely no denying that a riding a motorcycle is a lot more fun than cars and it is...
Some riders love motorcycles because it gives them a short escape from their partner, but riding as couples could have...
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road hazards of which riders should be aware and cautious. We have come up with 10 hazards on sealed and unsealed roads that are unique to road conditions after rain, especially...
Fatigue is identified as one of the “fatal five” causes of accidents responsible for as much as 20% of all...
Water crossings are possibly the most fun you can have on an adventure or dual-sport motorcycle. They are a blast...
Country roads are made for motorcycles with their interesting scenery and winding nature, but they are also full of hidden traps that can catch out a rider such as cattle grates, wooden bridges and heavily cambered roads. Director of coaching at motoDNA Riding Academy has written the following tips on riding...
Not many motorcyclists purposely go out for a ride at night, but it’s exhilarating and we should do it more often to brush...
Summer is a great time to ride, but the heat can be dangerous and it’s time to think about the hazards...
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter chill. Being too cold can lead to shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, slow reaction times, and stiff and sore joints. None of these is advisable...
The last thing you want to do is teach a novice rider all your bad habits built up over years...
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for...
Motorcycles are the fastest-growing category of vehicles on our roads and are allowed to lane filter, so drivers should pay more attention to riders than ever before. Many crashes are caused by drivers not being mindful of motorcyclists. Auto accident attorneys in San Diego note that in 2016, over 5200...
Cross-country travel is fun, but long-distance travel on a motorcycle is even more so – if you can manage to...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Many of us love nothing more than to get on the open road...
(Share the Road sponsored post for our North American readers) The US Motorcycle Safety Foundation states that more than half of fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. A couple of months ago, a semi-truck collided with a large group of motorcyclists in New Hampshire killing 7 of the group’s riders....
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have...
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the...
Riders seem to cop more road rage than other motorists. This could be because we are seen as road menaces, making loud noises, zipping through the traffic (even though filtering is legal) and skipping to the front of the queue at the lights. It could also be because we are...
https://youtu.be/xcPJ1dKpqos This video is yet another reason to avoid road rage. The rider takes the time to flick the finger and...
While caravans may not represent much of an obstacle for motorcycle riders, they can still be among the worst-behaved motorists...
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However, they could be a safety hazard, they may void your insurance and some police say they may be illegal. Safety aspects of novelty covers While novelty helmet covers may be...
Despite motorcycle rider numbers growing faster than any other road segment, we still seem to be public enemy number one...
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error...
Many riders may not realise that if they are involved in a crash, they may not be covered for what could be a very long and expensive ambulance ride. Freebies The good news for permanent Queensland and Tasmanian residents is that they are covered. Even if they travel interstate and...
Many riders are taught to leave a two or three-second gap between their bike and the vehicle they are a...
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so...
Riding motorcycles is never a pain, but it can cause pain, especially cramps in the legs and arms and aches in the wrists, back, neck and knees which could be a safety risk. These aches, pains and cramps are particularly common on long-distance rides, in weather extremes and among older...
Have you ever thought about doing a track day but were a little bit concerned about not being good enough...
In a near half century of riding, Bill Davidson, great grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson, has had only...
Potholes are dangerous, but bumps or a seam of humps in the middle of a lane caused by heavy vehicles pushing the tar up can be much more dangerous to motorcycles. Yet they are less likely to be fixed than potholes in yet another example of how the authorities ignore...
Mention the words “track day training” and most riders think it’s all about getting your knee down. I was recently...
A simple lane filtering rule change could save the lives of riders who filter to the front of traffic at...
Australian riders are desperately short of road craft advanced riding courses after the closure of a subsidised course on the Gold Coast five years ago. Rider Tod Parkes asked us if there were any road craft courses available to teach advanced survival skills to licensed riders in the real world of...
Riders have been urged to wear all their gear and take a riding course in the wake of a “horror...
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and...
A world-first online motorcycle-specific hazard perception test has identified a scenario where a SMIDSY crash was partially the rider’s fault. The Western Australian Department of Transport (DoT) adopted the computer video tests developed by Austroads last year as part of the assessment process for obtaining a motorcycle licence. In that...
We may not like riding in the rain, but with the weather being so unpredictable you are bound to get caught...
Commuting to work is one legitimate way to ride and avoid the pandemic lockdown and travel bans, yet some riders...
The Dutch Reach is a simple technique of opening a car door that could save motorcyclists filtering through traffic from being “doored”. It should be mandated in driving tests as it is in Holland where it has been used for 50 years. While the incidence of dooring is more common...
By MotoDNA Motorcycle Academy director of coaching Mark McVeigh It’s been happening around the world for decades and after recent...
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his...
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his dead mate for more than 30 hours. It’s a graphic and compelling reason for every rider to carry some sort of emergency beacon or phone app that sends an automatic...
Lane filtering around trucks can be dangerous simply because riders can be invisible to the truck driver, even if you...
https://youtu.be/ViSyN0T2-G4 Riders are mostly critical of other riders who weave in a dangerous fashion through the traffic, giving all riders...
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be fraught with danger as I recently discovered. I am often asked to go on shop rides, charity events and club rides, but I turn down invitations if I fear there...
Voted Australia’s top stunt rider by his peers, young Dave McKenna has some tips for anyone wanting to start in...
This video is proof that a competent and committed rider can make a cruiser turn sharp corners, even with a...
Do hospital staff have a prejudice against motorcycle riders because they are seen as careless risk-takers clogging up the health system and does it affect their level of care? It’s a question worth asking, according to a university professor and a motorcycle clothing supplier. Deakin University’s Dr Chris Hurren, who...
A new study has found that one of the most common motorcycle crashes is riders running into the rear end...
If you are riding in a situation of concern, do you cover your brakes – that is, do you hold...
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are they safer or more distracted? Some riders say it helps them concentrate and quells the boredom of long spells in the saddle. Others say it causes a distraction. And then...
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading...
Many rider trainers have claimed that standing up on a motorcycle lowers the centre of gravity and makes the bike...
A combination of downhill slopes and corners is the most dangerous for riders, according to one of the most comprehensive motorcycle crash studies in the past 35 years. The study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation used 100 riders with five video cameras on...
The rider death toll on the Gold Coast hinterland has been steadily rising since the council-subsidised motorcycle roadcraft course was...
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more...
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a pleasant, flowing and almost musical rhythm. Rhythm generally means a “movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions”. It’s all about...
Contributed post on emergency supplies for our North American readers Roadside emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for...
Riding a motorcycle actually burns calories, but there is much more you can do to be a fitter and better...
There is usually a spike in road accidents at Easter as traffic volumes increase and riders have more time to go riding. Rather than preaching about being safe and responsible, we’ve asked several people for their road safety tips and Easter messages. Australian Motorcycle Council chairman Peter Baulch: Safe holidays...