Long-Distance Riding 102
You’ve got the right bike, and it is fully outfitted for your long-distance trip. Are you ready to go? Not quite! There is some preparation you as a rider must do to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Tempting as it may to just hit the road and ride, a little bit of […]
Traffic Deaths rises during COVID as open roads tempt drivers to speed Up
Rate of traffic deaths rises during COVID as open roads tempt drivers to speed up The rate of traffic deaths jumped in the first half of 2020, and safety experts blame drivers who sped up on roads left open when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses and limited commuting. The new research also suggests that even […]
Telsa Crash Blamed On Autopilot Error This time out of Miami Beach.
Telsa Crash Blamed On Autopilot Error This time out of Miami Beach. Despite increasing competition, Tesla remains the world’s leading producer of EVs and is also at the forefront of autonomous driving technologies. Tesla cars have been making headlines for their ability, or inability, to safely and autonomously pilot their occupants to and fro. After a […]
Overcoming Obstacles in Life
A Manatee County woman met her future husband while waiting for a heart transplant. Angela Horan was 36 years old and had three children. She had congestive heart failure and was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. She said her heart was pumping at 8%. “They said that I probably had a virus that you get all the […]
Tiger Woods in surgery after suffering leg injuries in major rollover car crash
Golf superstar Tiger Woods was in surgery Tuesday after suffering multiple leg injuries when an SUV he was driving crashed and rolled over in Los Angeles, authorities and his agent said. Woods, who was the only person in the vehicle, was “extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life’ by Los Angeles County firefighters […]
Long-Distance Riding 101
The open road is a theme that calls out to many motorcycle riders, new and old. On the seat of a motorcycle is a truly special way to see and explore a new destination or route. With a motorcycle, you can even sometimes access backroads and paths that cars cannot. Long-distance riding can also be as challenging […]
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Dania Beach
A motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Thursday has been identified by Broward Sheriff’s Office. Homicide detectives said that Dante Brovillette, 41, of Pompano Beach, was killed while driving westbound along Griffin Road. The accident happened around 1 p.m. According to investigators, Jonathan Ross Lubert, 38, of Homestead, was traveling eastbound on Griffin Road […]
A Starter Guide to Motorcycle Gear: Part 2
In Part 1 of the starter guide for safety gear, we discussed the basics of the most common types of styles and materials for helmets, jackets, and pants made for motorcycle riders. These items will cover the majority of your body and offer you protection from abrasion and the elements. However, special considerations need to […]
A Starter Guide to Motorcycle Gear: Part 1
When you are driving a car, the vehicle itself already comes ready with most of the safety features you will need. However, on a motorcycle, you are more exposed and vulnerable without being walled in by metal and airbags. Because of this, it is paramount (and often the law) to wear proper safety attire while […]
Road Rash and How to Treat It
Road rash is one of the most common injuries for motorcycle riders who get into an accident. It is also a type of injury that is mostly unique to motorcyclists and other people who operate vehicles that are not enclosed. This type of abrasion can range from a minor injury that will heal on its own to severe cases […]
