Riding Tips That WILL Save Your Life
- Enjoy your rides; you need to figure out how do that for yourself; it's different for everyone
- Realize that motorists cannot see you; if they look you in the eye and wink, they still can't see you; don't believe for a minute that they see you
- If you think that you're riding over your head, you are; slow down
- Ride so that you allow yourself options for evasion whether that's braking, dodging, or going around
- If you think that your health, sobriety, tiredness will affect your riding, be careful, it will
- Brake before turns; wet leaves, dirt, oil will put you on the ground; sudden braking in turns will wash out your front end
- Slow in, fast out ... only when traction allows; sudden acceleration in a turn with leaves, dirt, oil, etcetera, will wash out your back end
- Ride the PACE
- Take a riding class whether it be racing or safety
- When riding with friends, pay attention to what you're doing, not what your friends are doing
- After a period of non-riding, you motorists; a ton and a half of metal beat a quarter ton every time
- When a motorist has almost killed you, turn the other cheek; they didn't see you
- If a motorist intentionally tries to kill you, don't play games, survive and get their license plate; report them