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Where one lane ends and another begins is up for interpretation on unmarked back roads like this one. Anticipate oncoming drivers using the middle of the road.

Stayin’ Safe: What’s Mine Is Yours

If you’re like me, your favorite roads are the lesser-known gems that wind through the backcountry, away from traffic and civilization. While those wonderful...
Even a large touring bike can be at home on unpaved roads when proper technique is applied.

Stayin’ Safe: The Dirt on Riding Unpaved Roads

It’s the end of the road for many. But it’s just the beginning for those who are comfortable and confident when the pavement ends...
When gravel is "uncountable" traction is severely compromised and the rider should alter the cornering line to avoid it.

Stayin’ Safe: Gravel? You Can Count on It.

Over the years, I have learned there are a handful of things that can make even the most experienced riders immediately uncomfortable. The unexpected...
Silicone, reflective glass beads used in road striping paint can be extraordinarily slippery. Avoid riding through splatters, overspray and any paint tracked onto the road surface, especially in curves.

Stayin’ Safe: Road Striping Can Be Slippery When Wet…or Dry

Two friends of mine, Al Mattson and Paul Michelin, shared a recent experience they had when out with a buddy enjoying the twisties. All...

Stayin’ Safe: Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign

On any given ride, we are presented with countless road signs along the way, each strategically placed to guide and warn of potential...
Ken Condon

Stayin’ Safe Partners with Ken Condon

Stayin' Safe Advanced Motorcycle Training has announced a new partnership with motorcycle safety expert Ken Condon. Condon is the author of Riding in the...
Beyond the black truck is an emerging shadow forewarning of a hidden threat.

Stayin’ Safe: The Shadow Knows

Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of Main Street? The shadow knows! There are vehicles that seemly lie in wait, hiding between overgrown...

Stayin’ Safe: Goldilocks and the Three Gears

Through our Stayin’ Safe on-road training program, we’ve seen several consistent rider habits. One is failure to shift to an appropriate gear for corners....

Stayin' Safe Book

What better way to show your loved ones you care this holiday season than with the gift of Riding Really Well? Motorcycle safety legend...

Stayin’ Safe Advanced Rider Training

Last week Rider’s Riding Well columnist and motorcycle instructor Eric Trow was here doing his first training session in California. Instructor Pete Tamblyn came along,...

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