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The site's purpose is to provide useful, relevant and up-to-date information for riders who are at different riding levels, assisting in their rider development. We provide information relating to: Products that provide value to the riders experience Advice that is relevant and current for the motorcyclist of today and tomorrow Programs that better equip riders to make better decisions and promote safer riding practices
I want to start riding motorcycles
How did you get interesting in riding motorcycles? I picked up a magazine and saw a motorcycle and said, "that's for me" I saw someone riding a bike and thought wow! I wanted to save some money on gas for commuting Someone took me ride and I was hooked Whatever your reason, you’re here because you want to start riding motorcycles.
KIVA, helps Motorcycle Businesses and Riders
Have you heard of Kiva? Kiva (www.kiva.org), a non-profit organisation that allows you to lend as little as $25 (USD) to a specific low-income entrepreneur across the globe. We've lent some money to people in third world countries who rely on Motorcycles and related transport for their income. They could be providing courier services, taxi service or it's just transport to get them to their paying jobs. Our current focus is in South East Asia, where we are helping some people in Cambodia.Obviously the Motorcycle businesses and riders are our target group, however we've got a boat guy in Siem Reap, Cambodia ...
You’re returning to riding after a couple of years
So, what got you away from riding motorcycles? The kids came along The wife got a little nervous with you riding Work got busy You had an accident on the bike and got scared off The house had to be paid off You know what the reasons are, however you are here at this page because you're thinking, wouldn’t it be great riding a motorcycle again! Your situation is a little different to new riders and experienced riders as you have some mental experience and memories of riding however you will have lost your technique and currency. Here are the steps you need to be taking. 1. Ask ...
Get your kicks on Route 66
Route 66, you've seen it on the movies, it's been in television shows, products have been named after it, songs have been written about it. So if you're not from the United States; what is it; where is it; and what's all the mystique surrounding it? For those who aren't familiar with Route 66, it's a highway that traverses the US from Los Angeles to Chicago. Route 66 or sometimes called US Highway 66, was established on November 11, 1926. It was a major route between the west coast and mid-north part of the USA. It covers some incredibly diverse country ...
You’ve been riding for a couple of years
So, you’ve been riding a couple of years now, whats happened to you in this time: You've realized you need a bigger motorcycle You’ve bought a bigger motorcycle You’ve had a couple of close calls and scares You’ve dropped the motorcycle Nothing You don’t like riding What’s your story for the first couple years of riding? It may be dramatic or undramatic to say the least. Whatever the case, you’ve chalked up some miles underneath your tires. Things that are noticeable at this stage of your riding experience: You’ve ridden some other motorcycles You’ve tried to see how fast your motorcycle can go You’ve seen how far it can lean through ...
What's my riding type?
I want to start riding motorcycles
How did you get interesting in riding motorcycles? I picked up a magazine and saw...
You’ve been riding for a couple of years
So, you’ve been riding a couple of years now, whats happened to you in this time: You’ve...
You’re returning to riding after a couple of years
So, what got you away from riding motorcycles? The kids came along The wife got...
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New Stuff
BansheeHorn – warning system for Motorcycles
Hey, you have to check this out. I’ve become a sponsor of the BansheeHorn project...
Live to Ride, Ride to…
I came across these great motorcycle stat charts (nice) on the real dangers associated...
TT3D – Closer to the Edge
Last night I went to see an insanely brilliant motorcycle riding movie ,TT3D –...
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Articles
iPhone Motorcycle Riding – part five, GPS applications
A visual example of the GPS constellation in motion with the Earth rotating. Notice how the number of satellites in view from a given point on the Earth's surface, in this example at 45°N, changes with time. Courtesy, El Pak - Wikipedia In our previous articles we have been looking at using the iPhone while Motorcycle riding. We have looked at... [Read more of this review]
iPhone Motorcycle Riding – part four, the iPod application
In our previous articles we have been reviewing the use of the iPhone in Motorcycling. Today we will look at the Ipod application on the iPhone. On a long ride, one of my great escapes is listening to music or podcasts while I’m riding. I find it very relaxing and stimulating while I’m riding. I’ve been listening to music while riding since 1983... [Read more of this review]
iPhone Motorcycle Riding – part three, using the phone application while riding
It was a winter’s day and I was heading down the Hume Highway. The music softened and the phone started ringing. “Hello, can I help you?” “Is that Chris?” “Yes it’s me.” “It’s Phil here, how’s it going?” “I’m currently riding down the Hume highway. Hey, what does... [Read more of this review]
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