Springtime can be the best time of year to ride…but also the most dangerous. It’s a bit like the Tale of Two Cities – the best of time and the worst of times. Pro: spring smells and warm temps after a long winter. Con: post-winter salt & grime on the roads. After a rough winter especially, cage drivers have forgotten to even try to look for motorcyclists. We need to be extra careful in the early spring season, and never assume anything about being seen. So what are we to do as bikers once the temps become reasonable enough to...

One of the most important articles of clothing for any rider is a decent glove. No one should really go riding without one on each hand. Not only will they give you protection from the elements, but if you go down soft or hard, they’ll also offer you protection from asphalt, cement and gravel road rash. Up until this point, some of the finest riding gloves were made of soft and flexible leather. Leather gives superior abrasion resistance; it is supple enough to let you grip the handles, and it provides a modicum of protection from the weather. However, advances...

Spring is just around the corner and we know you are getting the itch to ride. When thinking of Spring riding, we have to remember a few important safety rules. 1) It’s always a good rule of thumb to check your bike out for any flaws that could pose a problem when hitting the road. Check your tires, gears, lights and brakes. Make sure everything is in good working order before your ride too far from home. 2) Make sure you are prepared for bad weather, even if it is a short trip. You never know when a Spring rain...