In this post, we will be continuing our list of helpful American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) winter riding strategies that can extend your riding season. In addition to tips on how to stay aware of and deal with ice on the road and what to do if you start feeling cold, these useful strategies can help [...]
Motorcyclists that live in warm climate areas of the United States have no trouble riding all year-round. With a near-constant supply of sun and over 60-degree temperatures, those riders are not hindered by the different seasons. In the northeast of the U.S., however, winter weather strikes with a vengeance, bringing rain, snow, ice, and temperatures [...]
There are many different reasons why a person may jump into the world of motorcycling. It may be to not miss out on motorcycling trip that all his or her friends are taking; to finally be the rider instead of the passenger; to relive the fun riding days of his or her younger days; or [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the Model National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Entry-level motorcycle training programs across the nation are expected to follow this national model. States are also encouraged to implement additional standards and criteria into their programs for state-specific [...]
There have been several serious motorcycle accidents in recent weeks that provided important lessons for other bikers to remember in order to ride safely on the roadways.
Chelmsford Motorcyclist Crashes Into Dump Truck
Richard Healy, 25, of Chelmsford crashed his Honda CBR100 motorcycle into the back of a dump truck in Peabody on I-95 South last [...]
An article out last week in EIN News brought to light some surprising revelations when it comes to safety and your motorcycle. In the article, there are a number of myths presented about how motorcycle accidents are most likely to occur and what steps bikers should take to avoid accidents. Bikers are 8 [...]
Last week, an article came out with promising news that just might make the roadways a much safer place. It has been announced that a research and development company, QinetiQ, of Waltham, Massachusetts, is currently working on equipment for cars that will be able to sense alcohol on the breath or through the skin of [...]
Has riding in cars made us complacent? We drive here and there, from Point A to Point B, safe and secure on four wheels and protected by our seatbelts, airbags, treated glass, and all of the heavy-duty plastic and metal that goes into making the cars we buy. The all-too-common fender benders that [...]
Heavy snow and powerful winds rushed in yesterday afternoon and still haven’t left the area. Many residents in the state decided to play it safe and stay in their homes during the first major snowfall of the season instead of out on the roadways, giving plows a chance to clear the streets without too [...]
A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examined the effects of alcohol on motorcycle riding skills.
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