Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 142
Do Motorcyclists have an obligation to follow
the same rules as other Road Users?
Managing a motorcycle requires us to share the road.
Make good “Rider Choices” – take a Motorcyclist Education Course… …
Knowledge Hunting
Dr. Donald L. Green, 9 July 2023
I can’t stop the hunt for understanding. The more I know, the less I know, which I detest! I am on a quest, perhaps to a fault. I love the thrill of unraveling new ideas and learning about the world, teaching how to teach and apply it to learning about riding a motorcycle or teaching someone to ride a motorcycle. If you have the same desire and intrigue, welcome to the exciting world of knowledge hunting! …
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 141
Riding Safely means making good decision
Managing a motorcycle in all situations is a sign of skill. Can you place your bike at a location every time fast and slow?
Make good “Rider Choices” –
take a Motorcyclist Education Course… …
Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 12 July 2023
7:00-9:00 pm Eastern
“Traumatic Brain Injury”
The number of traumatic brain injuries sustained nationwide has increased yearly for the past 30+ years, and the causes represent a growing and diverse array of events. Too often, the focus is put on preventing these injuries by restricting the activities, which is neither practical nor possible. Instead, more often, the focus should be on identifying the signs and symptoms, encouraging rationale prevention measures, and understanding the long-term consequences of a brain injury, multiple brain injuries, and what you can do if this applies to you. …
Motor Skill Development is an Underpinning
Dr. Donald L. Green, 4 July 2023
One of the primary reasons the step-by-step process of teaching novice riders is accomplished “in sequence” during rider education and training is to ensure the gross to fine motor skill development process is appropriately addressed. This could be considered as a primary underpinning, a part of learning supporting other tasks otherwise known as scaffolding, within the curriculum to foster development. …
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 140
Riding Safely means making good decisions.
Speed is a primary cause in the interaction of factors causing crashes. How do you practice crash avoidance?
Make good “Rider Choices” –
take a Motorcyclist Education Course… …
Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 5 July 2023
7:00-9:00 pm Eastern
“Synergy”
Robin Dean will Host and discuss “Synergy” this week during Tribe Talk Happy Hour. Robin is a Multi-Talented motorcycle advocate, enthusiast, traveler, RiderCoach, musician, web developer, tour guide, webmaster, and Founder of “The Riding Obsession!”
Please bring your questions and banter to share and exchange with the group. …
Becoming a Motorcycle RiderCoach/Instructor: The Key Characteristics and Abilities Needed
Becoming a motorcycle RiderCoach/Instructor for a Rider Education Program is an exciting opportunity to make an impactful difference in the motorcycling community and promote motorcyclist survivability. To excel in the role, specific characteristics and abilities are essential. In this article, we will explore some key attributes required to become a successful RiderCoach/Instructor and emphasize a few of the necessary characteristics important to inspire and guide potential candidates.
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Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 28 June 2023
7:00-9:00 pm Eastern
“What Risks are Acceptable?”
This week, we will discuss “What Risks are Acceptable?” during Tribe Talk Happy Hour. So please bring your questions and banter to share and exchange with the group.
Some Lead-in questions to ponder:
(1) What Risks are Acceptable during a Course?
(2) What Risks are you willing to take when you are not an Instructor?
(3) What Risks are acceptable for other Riders to take off the course?
(4) What was the most helpful thing you learned this week?
Choosing RiderCoaches for Improved Culture, Cultivating New RiderCoaches. …
Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 21 June 2023
7:00-9:00 pm Eastern
“Open Forum”
This week, will be an Open Forum for Tribe Talk Happy Hour hosted by Jason Herheim. His position as Diesel Equipment Technician Programs Teacher at the Madison Wisconsin Area Technical College and Motorcycle Rider Education Program Site Owner and Instructor brings the group a grounded and common sense approach. He challenges everyone to think differently in our roles as RiderCoaches without putting students at increased risk. So please bring your questions and banter to share and exchange with the group.
Some Lead-in questions to ponder:
(1) Can you see the Flexibility in the curriculum’s structure?
(2) Are you interpreting the written guidance based on your previous experiences?
(3) How does good Judgement create better outcomes?
(4) What was the most useful thing you learned this week?
Choosing RiderCoaches for Improved Culture, Cultivating New RiderCoaches. …
