With Spring here, riding season has begun. With Spring comes wet weather. Most riders don’t want to get caught in the rain, but some riders enjoy the rush. Whatever your level of expertise is while riding in the rain, use general precautions and ride safe. Here are 6 tips for riding a motorcycle in the rain: Be careful of the lines painted on the road and crosswalks. These are slick surfaces posing dangerous outcomes when the rain is coming down. Don’t cheat yourself out of good tires. Cheap, longer lasting tires have terrible textures that do not grip well to...

The days are longer and the sun is starting to shine again. Spring is in the air and your bicycle should be hitting the sidewalks, trails, or wherever else you enjoy riding. It is important to remember that bicycle riding is just as dangerous as motorcycle riding. Your bike may not have an engine, but the threat of getting hurt is still there. Remember to protect your head by wearing a helmet. Tuck those shoe laces in so they do not get caught in the spokes of your tires. Get a grip on those handlebars and ride comfortably with Olympia 407...

Fourth annual State Farm® survey shows significant use of mobile web in vehicles. Just in time for the busiest travel season of the year, State Farm has released its annual research report on distracted driving, with troubling results. Though texting while driving remains a concern on the nation's highways, people are also webbing while driving with increasing frequency. These behaviors may pose equal or greater concerns in the effort to reduce distracted driving. The July 2012 survey of nearly 1000 motorists shines a light on a growing safety concern: people accessing the internet while driving. Four years of data show a significant...