Choosing your motorcycle and other tips from a returning rider My New-Rider (And Returning-Rider) Motorcycle Choices Choosing the ideal motorcycle can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a new or returning rider. I recall the blend of excitement and caution I felt when I returned to motorcycling after a long hiatus. The first thing on my […]
Why it is a critical motorcycling skill Despite my riding experience, I almost got caught. I was riding in farm country. If this is something you do regularly, you know that farmers consider the roads their own. In a way, they are. I wasn’t speeding much, and I did see the tractor waiting to come […]
But prepare like a boy scout As I rode through Kinmount, Ontario, yesterday, I saw a lot of riders with vests and bare arms. It stands to reason; it was almost noon and the temperature had risen to 70ºF (21ºC). I was wearing jeans under a pair of protective mesh riding pants and a T-shirt […]