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Articles matching “safety”.
Nobody rehearses the minutes after a bike accident. Here is the exact order to follow, from the first sixty seconds to the insurance claim weeks later.
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The best ride leader on a group ride is usually the one you barely notice, because nothing went wrong. Here's what that actually takes.
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Nobody hands you a rulebook before your first group ride. Here are the unwritten rules experienced riders already know, and new riders usually learn the hard way.
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Your first highway ride can go smoothly or teach you a hard lesson. Here's exactly where new riders go wrong, and how to avoid every one of these mistakes.
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Most bad rides are not about ability, they are a mismatch. How to judge your skill level, read a ride and match the two, from beginner to experienced.
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A group of good solo riders is not a good group. The lead and sweep roles, staggered formation, hand signals and the drop-off system that hold a ride together.
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A beginner's guide to motorcycle riding gear: the helmet, jacket, gloves, boots and pants that actually keep you safe, and how to choose your first kit.
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Bike checks, gear, documents, route and weather, and syncing your group. A simple rider's checklist of what to do before a ride so your next one starts right.
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