Category: Motorcycle Safety

  • Sunday Sunday…

    I can’t believe how gorgeous it is out today and here I sit at my computer writing this post! I wish I could say why I am not out on my bike, but I believe it’s due to the fact it’s Sunday and I know the roads will be glutted with a million motorcyclists who,…

  • Today’s MC Safety Tips

    Here are five easy suggestions to keep you moderately safe while riding! Be visible and dress for the fall. No one wants to fall ever, but if you use that mantra you can considerably raise your changes of survival and lessen injury in a motorcycle accident. Nothing will keep you completely safe but wearing proper…

  • Squidville

    Though this photo has nothing to do with the following tale, it’s appropriate nevertheless, showing that sadly squids are found wherever one rides. This one was spotted on Hwy 36 in NorCal which is one of the most awesome roads ever, especially when properly dressed! Yesterday while taking my son to American River College, we…

  • Riding: A Pillion Perspective!

    A friend asked me about taking his wife riding, saying she was less than thrilled when he had attempted it before. Well, I have to say there are those that will NEVER enjoy riding as a pillion, but then there are those that simply don’t know how to be a pillion and are chilled at…

  • Woman riding solo: Reflected

    I’ve had lots of time this winter to contemplate the solo tour, of which I have been partaking the last several years. In looking back I found some old blog posts that pretty well summed up the solo ride, at least for my purposes and I believe they speak to many. Riding Solo: A Woman’s…

  • GoGo Gear-Protective Riding Gear for Motorcycle and Scooter Riders

    When I can’t ride, I love websurfing, casting my net for any gems in the copper sea. Yesterday I found GoGo Gear who at first glance seemed to create highly implausible safety gear. But after watching the videos, reading about the products, I am convinced that they carry some beautiful and highly fashionable motorcycle/scooter gear.…

  • In all this talk about spring riding, the bike is ready, but am I?

    Ok, I have been sitting on my arse for over a month now, without a hint of ever having ridden before except for the fading memories of the last awesome ride. Time to get offa the couch and get into some sort of shape for taking on a 500 lb. motorcycle. I have some free…

  • Are you ready for the spring riding season??

    Time to get the bike off the trickle charger and road worthy as the spring riding season opens up. With all those great riding days ahead, this is the perfect time to get everything ready to go, so you don’t waste a moment of that great riding weather! For those wondering what they need to…

  • Norse Motorcycle Union–Full Control

    All the way from Norway comes a wonderful downloadable book on motorcycle riding techniques or as they say, “A guide for precise and efficient machine control”. The book is produced by the Norse Motorcycle Union. Wonderful find, enjoy!!

  • Geared up for the New Year Twenty Eleven…

    I was one lucky rider this holiday season as I secured an entire new riding wardrobe for the cold season.