If you've been riding motorcycles in North America for any amount of time, there's a good chance you've heard of "Tail of the Dragon" (TOTD). An expansive stretch of road that spans the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, featuring an extremely high concentration of curves (318 to be exact) over an 11 mile stretch... Continue Reading →
You've been suffering from P.M.S. (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) for the last 4 months. Now, the snow is melting and it's finally time to get out and test all the mods you've done over the (long) winter. To prevent all that anticipation ending in tears, here are 5 tips for spring riding: 1) Ease into it... Continue Reading →
Riding a motorcycle on its rear wheel (also known as a "wheelie" or "catwalk") is one of the most exhilarating feelings a bike can provide. Being equal parts daunting, dangerous, thrilling and rewarding (like most things in life), motorcycle wheelies are a skill that is difficult to master, which is why we're providing you, our loyal readers... Continue Reading →
Whether you want to be faster or safer as a motorcyclist, taking a sport riding course on a closed circuit can be a valuable lesson that will accelerate your learning and allow you get more enjoyment out of your street or track riding. FAST Riding School is a training program at Shannonville Motorsports Park aimed... Continue Reading →
How often have you heard a motorcyclist talk about an accident that "wasn't their fault"? Whether they collided with another vehicle or were involved in a single vehicle accident, it's a phrase we hear all too often. Motorcyclists need to think in terms of responsibility more so than fault because in the end, it's usually the motorcyclist who pays... Continue Reading →
