Category Archives: Motorcycling

Been Out On The Road

So I have been away from here teaching motorcycle classes, enjoying the road, playing with my kid and having fun. Back to posting. A short little story though. My wife and I were out riding in Yellowstone National Park last month, enjoying the beautiful place that it is. We were going around a left hand corner and my wife entered the turn a little fast. She started to target fixate on a tree, she went off the road and jumped from the V-Star 650 Classic and she got a little road rash but was able to walk away. I was glad she was … Continue reading

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Choosing a Traffic School: Tips and Tricks from the Pros

When you need a fast way to get your traffic ticket dismissed, choosing a traffic school course can be overwhelming. The quickest way to dismiss your ticket is with an online defensive driving course, but a classroom course gives you one-on-one instruction with a teacher – with all of the options out there, which one is actually worth your time and money? Wonder no more, because here are the most important things to look out for when deciding upon which driving course will work best for you. Tip #1: Make Sure It’s Approved! The first and absolutely most important factor … Continue reading

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What is FMX (Freestyle Motocross)?

The thing I love about motorcycles most is the way that a humble form of transport has evolved over the years to spawn an incredible array of different sports. One of the more recent developments which I’ve increasingly come to enjoy is FMX, or freestyle motocross to use its full name. If you haven’t stumbled across FMX yet, here is a quick rundown of the basics. FMX is a sport that has evolved from regular motocross into its own event. Unlike motocross where riders race each other around a track, FMX involves riders performing airborne tricks and stunts over a … Continue reading

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8 Tips to Group Motorcycle Riding

Motorcycling can be very enjoyable with groups. There are many charity runs that happen throughout the year. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has some great tips for riding in a group. One thing I want to touch on is that there might be people with very little experience or who are very rusty on any given group ride. We all hear about people that get hurt on a group ride and are injured or killed. Please I beg of you if you are rusty or it has been a few years take a Experienced Rider Class to refresh yourself on your rider skills. … Continue reading

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