A 20-year-old motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after a high-speed attempt to outrun the Florida Highway Patrol ended in a fiery crash on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the rider was traveling north on I-75 when a state trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle for speeding. Instead ofContinue reading “Florida Rider Escapes Fiery Crash After Fleeing Troopers on I-75”
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Big Rig Tire Blowout Sends Semi Rolling, Seriously Injures Motorcyclist in Missouri
Big Rig Tire Blowout Sends Semi Rolling, Seriously Injures Motorcyclist in Missouri A weekend ride turned into a nightmare after a tractor-trailer suffered a tire blowout on Interstate 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the semi experienced a tire failure while traveling down the interstate. The driver lost control,Continue reading “Big Rig Tire Blowout Sends Semi Rolling, Seriously Injures Motorcyclist in Missouri”
Harley-Davidson’s Credit Rating Drops to “Junk” Status. Here’s What It Really Means for Riders.
Headlines saying Harley-Davidson has been downgraded to “junk” status have grabbed plenty of attention, but before anyone starts worrying about the future of the Motor Company, it’s worth understanding what actually happened. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) recently lowered Harley-Davidson’s credit rating from BBB- to BB+, which is the first level below investment grade. While “junk”Continue reading “Harley-Davidson’s Credit Rating Drops to “Junk” Status. Here’s What It Really Means for Riders.”
Omaha Bike Week Co-Founder Killed in Alleged DUI Crash; Event Will Continue in His Honor
The motorcycle community in Omaha is mourning the loss of one of its own after Ryan Hay, co-founder of Omaha Bike Week, was killed in a crash that police say was caused by an impaired driver. According to Omaha police, the crash happened early Thursday when a driver allegedly turned left directly into Hay’s path.Continue reading “Omaha Bike Week Co-Founder Killed in Alleged DUI Crash; Event Will Continue in His Honor”
Gunfire, Fight Erupt at Connecticut Charity Bike Night, Leaving One Critical and Eight Arrested
What started as a charity Bike Night ended in chaos Wednesday evening after a fight escalated into gunfire at Cadillac Ranch in Southington, Connecticut. Police say one 25-year-old man remains in critical condition after the shooting. Another man, a 44-year-old motorcycle shop owner, was seriously assaulted during the incident but is expected to recover. AccordingContinue reading “Gunfire, Fight Erupt at Connecticut Charity Bike Night, Leaving One Critical and Eight Arrested”
Waze Finally Gets Smarter for Motorcyclists with New Motorcycle Mode
For years, plenty of riders have used Waze because of its real-time traffic alerts, police reports, and crowdsourced hazard warnings. But one thing has always been missing—a navigation mode that actually understands motorcycles. That’s finally changing. Waze has announced a new Motorcycle Mode designed specifically for riders. Instead of treating motorcycles like cars, the updatedContinue reading “Waze Finally Gets Smarter for Motorcyclists with New Motorcycle Mode”
Why Motorcycle Shifters Are Always on the Left (And Why First Gear Is Down)
Before the 1970s, buying a motorcycle often meant learning a completely different shifting pattern depending on the brand. Today, it doesn’t matter whether you throw a leg over a Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Indian, BMW, or Triumph—you’re almost guaranteed to find the same setup: first gear down, the rest up, with the shifter on the leftContinue reading “Why Motorcycle Shifters Are Always on the Left (And Why First Gear Is Down)”
Study: Motorcycles Rank Among the Safest Ways to Travel—But There’s a Catch
If you’ve ever had someone tell you that motorcycles are “death machines,” a new transportation study might surprise them. Researchers comparing different ways people travel found that commercial air travel and rail remain the safest options overall. But when looking at transportation through a broader lens—including factors like environmental impact, congestion, and efficiency—motorcycles performed farContinue reading “Study: Motorcycles Rank Among the Safest Ways to Travel—But There’s a Catch”
178 MPH: Rider Jailed After Crash That Killed His Brother-in-Law
A hard reminder this week of why speed on public roads has no forgiveness in it. Lewis Baker, a 35-year-old mechanic from Milton Keynes, England, was sentenced to 15 months behind bars and hit with a 10-year driving ban after a crash that killed his brother-in-law, Jason Wallis, 31. The two were riding matching YamahaContinue reading “178 MPH: Rider Jailed After Crash That Killed His Brother-in-Law”
New Mississippi Law Requires Driver’s Education for First-Time Drivers to Get license
Mississippi is taking a major step toward improving road safety by requiring driver’s education for first-time drivers, a move many riders hope will create safer roads for everyone. Under changes to state law, all Mississippi high schools will now be required to offer driver’s education programs, while the Mississippi Department of Public Safety is alsoContinue reading “New Mississippi Law Requires Driver’s Education for First-Time Drivers to Get license”