Riding a motorcycle is an activity that comes with a fair amount of risk. That risk is rewarded by the... Read More
Motorcycling can never be done risk-free. With that said, you can decrease your chance of experiencing an accident or getting... Read More
Motorcycle road safety campaigns erroneously blame riders for crashes and portray them as a menace on the roads, says a new road safety paper. The comprehensive 31-page paper, written by Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia spokesman Stephen Bardsley is being circulated to Victorian Government and Road Safety Authorities. It claims... Read More
We can all learn something from this video from a Canadian truck’s dash cam that captures the moment a rider... Read More
Two riders were injured in separate crashes with stray cattle over the weekend, promoting us to reissue our warning to... Read More
Commuting to work is one legitimate way to ride and avoid the pandemic lockdown and travel bans, yet some riders are either scared for their safety or find it inconvenient. Motorcycle commuting is not only fun and challenging, but also handy for parking, faster than cars because of lane filtering... Read More
Two recent crashes involving riders running into each other have prompted us to investigate multi-motorcycle accidents and provide tips on... Read More
Any excuse is good enough for a ride – whether it’s with the pillion-in-a-million, a couple of friends, a dozen... Read More
Riding a motorcycle not makes you so happy some women can even orgasm while riding. With the Black Dog 1 Dayer rides for depression awareness on 15 March 2020 and International Day of Happiness on 20 March, psychologist and reborn rider Sharon Ledger suggests going for a ride to feel happy. She says it’s... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Many of us love nothing more than to get on the open road... Read More
Just because you are riding a cruiser doesn’t mean you have to find a detour when the road turns to... Read More
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error and the results can be catastrophic. While other motorists should watch out for riders, we also have to take responsibility for our own safety. That means not using the road... Read More
After two recent near-misses with courier vans delivering online shopping purchases in the lead-up to Christmas, we thought it appropriate... Read More
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However,... Read More
(Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers facing winter riding blues) The moment you step outside your garage and your smart gadget reads between 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you are in for a treat. As a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, you are like ‘Give me 50 degrees all day, every... Read More
Passing long trucks can be easy for motorcycles with their rapid rate of acceleration, but there are several dangers you... Read More
A world-first online motorcycle-specific hazard perception test has identified a scenario where a SMIDSY crash was partially the rider’s fault.... Read More
It’s going to be a long hot summer and you may get caught in bushfire conditions, so we have put together this survival guide for riders. But first we want to show you the seriousness of the fires with this video from Ben Hannan in Wingham, near Taree, NSW. Ben... Read More
Contributed post on How to improve your overtaking (for our North American readers) Risk-taking has been singled out as the factor... Read More
Riders are being urged to use a mobile phone Roadkill Reporter app to record roadkill in an effort to identify... Read More
(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.... Read More
(Fall Motorcycle Tips is a sponsored post for our North American readers) Before a long winter, many motorcyclist enthusiasts are... Read More
Many riders talk about how riding their motorcycle makes them relax and “blows out the cobwebs”, yet I see so... Read More
Returned riders who have had several years off the motorcycle for various reasons, may be over-represented in the crash statistics, but that is no reason not to ride. (Above photo used for humour reasons only!) Some say the statistics are a furphy, while others (such as Professor Narelle Haworth of... Read More
Riders on the Storm may be a great rock song, but it is not a good tip as one American... Read More
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) Some people consider riding a motorcycle, not just a pure hobby, but a... Read More
Riders should add grass clippings to their list of road hazards and stay alert, take avoidance action and consider reporting the hazard to authorities. Grass clippings can not only be a slip hazard for motorcyclists, especially if they get wet, but also the dry grass can blow up into a... Read More
A high heeled diamanté fashion boot that stuck on the footpeg caused a 29-year-old Polish woman to fatally crash her... Read More
A recent reader asked if it was legal, safe and wise to switch off the motorcycle when stopped for a... Read More
(Contributed post) No one ever plans to get into an accident, but unfortunately, accidents do happen and it pays to be prepared. We can’t plan on when or where an accident will occur, so it’s always wise to have an idea of what the next steps should be. Depending on... Read More
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a... Read More
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for... Read More
Most accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles occur when the other vehicle is turning across their path. The result can be lethal as the rider hits the car in a t-bone fashion, rather than a glancing blow. There are a number of scenarios of turning-vehicle crashes where the rider is... Read More
Riding in a group can be fun, but it also has its hazards, not the least being how to pass... Read More
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading... Read More
Contributed post on emergency supplies for our North American readers Roadside emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for any scenario can save your life — from hit and run accidents to flat tires on the side of the road, having the tools to deal with an unexpected emergency... Read More
Crash witnesses are sometimes too scared of being sued to provide first-aid or assistance to crashed riders, says paramedic Michael... Read More
Many riders are taught to leave a two or three-second gap between their bike and the vehicle they are a... Read More
Lane filtering around trucks can be dangerous simply because riders can be invisible to the truck driver, even if you are right in front! This video quite clearly shows the danger of stopping right in front of a truck. The Goldwing World Facebook page also published the above photograph claiming... Read More
Riders heading into the Outback should be aware of the dangers of hitting kangaroos, says the Royal Flying Doctor Service whose planes... Read More
Florida woman Jennifer St Clair, 33, was killed when she was run over by several cars after she fell off... Read More
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... Read More
Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider... Read More
Contributed post for our important American readers Ah, America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. But... Read More
In the wake of a damning report that says one in five wooden bridges in Australia is in need of repair, we have compiled five tips on how riders should tackle these bridges safely. Dangers for riders consist of rotting planks, exposed nails and spikes, and longitudinal planks that can... Read More
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road... Read More
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection has been launched to give riders a guide to the safety... Read More
Returned riders are those who had got a motorcycle licence as a teenager or twentysomething, then stopped riding while they had a family, returning to riding in a midlife crisis. They now represent the biggest and fastest growing sector of riders as well as dominating the crash statistics. Rather than... Read More
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his... Read More
Most riders have dumped a bike at some time in their riding career while trying to do a tight turn.... Read More
Most people who drop a motorcycle are embarrassed and a little shaken and don’t pick up their bike the proper way. While it may be important to pick up the bike straight away to avoid being a danger to other traffic, you could damage your back or your bike if... Read More
Just how loud is your motorcycle helmet and what damage is it doing to your ears? Medical authorities tell us... Read More
There is a variety of gestures riders can use to signal to people in their pack or other riders sharing... Read More
(Sponsored post) Looking for an American motorcycle license? If ‘yes’ then the safety courses available online would be a great help to you. Remember that, driving a motorcycle without knowing about the fundamentals of motorcycle riding can land you problems. In fact, the chances of having an accident or getting... Read More
(Sponsored post) There are a lot of people in this world who love riding a bike, but to enjoy the... Read More
A rider punches and kicks an SUV that cut into his lane on a Canadian highway in this latest video... Read More
Cross-country travel is fun, but long-distance travel on a motorcycle is even more so – if you can manage to stay safe. If you’re preparing to take a cross-country trek on your bike, here are five safety tips you should consider before heading out on a long distance journey: 1... Read More
The Dutch Reach is a simple technique of opening a car door that could save motorcyclists filtering through traffic from... Read More
Blind corners are among the most dangerous places for motorcyclists to ride, obviously because of the limited vision ahead. Corners... Read More
Motorcycle Safety 101 for American Riders: There’s nothing like the freedom of taking on the open road on a motorcycle but the sad reality is that motorcycle deaths happen 27 times more frequently and motorcycle injuries also occur six times more frequently than crashes involving other types of vehicles, according to the... Read More