After working over 30 years to make vehicles quiet, auto manufacturers are now required that all hybrid and electric cars make some kind of noise when traveling at low speeds. Cyclists, pedestrians and those are blind will benefit as they will hear the vehicles coming. The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act … Continue reading
Category: Bicycle Accidents
Airbags have come a long way over the years and have been responsible for saving many lives for those involved in car accidents. Car manufacturers have added multiple airbags, side airbags, and even airbags within car doors to protect those inside the vehicle. Yet when it comes to cyclists, it … Continue reading
My average ride on my road bike starts near the downtown area and I begin to head south toward the Texas A&M Corpus Christi campus. After riding down to the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, I ride back to the beautiful downtown area of Corpus Christi with excellent tailwinds during the … Continue reading
May is Motorcycle Awareness and National Bike Month. National Motorcycle Bike Month is a month-long celebration held annually in the United States to promote motorcycle safety, awareness, and camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts. The month of May is designated as National Motorcycle Bike Month, and various events and activities are organized … Continue reading
In 2022, there were over 53,000 reported motorcycle thefts in the United States. That increase is 30% higher than the previous year and the highest number of motorcycle thefts since 2010. That does even mention the number of bikes stolen and not reported. If you are ever in this unfortunate … Continue reading
Motorcycle crashes can be traumatic and are a healthy fear every rider should take seriously. Fear keeps riders from overstepping boundaries and putting their safety in danger. This fear does not mean every rider should be too terrified to ride but that every rider should take the motorcycle seriously and … Continue reading
Riding your motorcycle on the open road is one of the most exhilarating feelings you can experience. That is not to say there are no risks involved. Riding a motorcycle is also one of the most dangerous things you can do on the road. No matter how safely you ride, … Continue reading
As a motorcycle rider, it is vital to know how to transport passengers safely. There are many things to consider when carrying someone on your bike. In this blog, we will cover many tips we have amassed for both drivers and passengers when riding a motorcycle together. Following these … Continue reading
SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE SCENIC ROUTE Riding faster will give you more air circulation but turning and driving at higher speeds will make you work harder to stay balanced and safe. That extra work turning adds up quickly in the Texas heat, and it isn’t easy to cool down … Continue reading
A motorcycle group ride is one of the unique road experiences a rider can only have on their motorcycle. When riding in a group, it is much less likely a car will turn and not see one of the motorcycles. Instead, they will likely see the entire group as one … Continue reading