Archive for the ‘Safety on Land’ Category

When you have a family and own an ATV, it brings up an interesting predicament.  When do I allow my child to ride?  When are they ready to ride?  These are very important questions to consider before allowing your young loved ones to get on an ATV. First of all, children ARE NOT too young [...]

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It doesn’t need to be understated how important a well-fitting helmet is to your safety when riding your bike.  Traveling at high speeds with very little between you and the ground, making sure you have the right protection is of the utmost importance.  While style might be important for most people above all, there are [...]

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Riding an all-terrain vehicle can be a rush. Doing stunts, trail riding and racing an ATV can be adrenaline inducing. Remembering that you don’t have super powers can be life-saving. The thrill of the ATV hobby is world-wide, but this sport isn’t any different from the others when it comes to taking precautions and acquiring good [...]

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Once you have made the decision to join the exhilerating lifestyle that is know as being a “Biker”, your next step is to find the right model and make that best suits you. As always, I strongly recommend that your first step is to become familiar with Florida motorcycle laws and take a motorcycle safety [...]

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Looking outside the window today at some approaching clouds and rain, I was prompted to write some safety tips about riding your motorcycle in foul weather.   Here are some great tips and suggestions to utilize when it starts to rain or snow on your next ride. I must also give credit to Sport Rider magazine [...]

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There is nothing worse than being at a light or coming to a stop on an incline and losing your balance. The next thing you know your bike has fallen on the ground and the panic starts to set in! In my experience it is really more a matter of technique than of shear strength to [...]

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You may have read one of my recent posts that featured 10 great motorcycles for beginners, and this post here will cover the next step once you have some riding experience. Most of these are a step up when it comes to the overall power and handling of the bike, and while I wouldn’t recommend [...]

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We all have to start somewhere, right? Picking out that first bike can be a real challenge and it’s tempting to get the latest and greatest bike around, but that might not be the best move as a novice rider. The thought of buying a “beginner bike” can be tough when your rider friends are [...]

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Getting a small group together and going out for a road trip is one of my favorite things to do on a motorcycle. To me, it’s what riding is all about. I do enjoy riding solo, but there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a great weekend ride with a few friends on a beautiful day. [...]

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This is the 2nd in the “Motorcycle Helmet Types” post series, and you can take a look at the original post right here. There are so many different styles of helmets to choose from, and some types offer more security than others. It’s a good idea to try on multiple brands and styles to find [...]

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