- RiderCoach Life “Zoom Meeting”RiderCoach Life “Zoom Meeting” Episode 207: 3 January 2024 – 6:00-8:00 pm Eastern Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024 and RiderCoach Life! We hope your new year is full of gratitude, Learning, Community, Courage and Responsibility. Our topic this week is Structured Flexibility – Bring your thinking cap and explore a topic we have touched upon before but want to keep fresh on as the world and our coaching continues to mature. Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024 and RiderCoach Life! Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024 and RiderCoach Life! We hope your new year is full of gratitude, Learning, Community, Courage and Responsibility. Our topic this week is Structured Flexibility – Bring your thinking cap and explore a topic we have touched upon before but want to keep fresh on as the world and our coaching continues to mature. Questions to ponder: How would you describe Structured Flexibility? How would you “Stick to the Rules?” How would you define an opportunity to be “Flexible?” …
- Happy Holidays from Rider Choices!Happy Holidays from Rider Choices! We hope you are celebrating the Holidays with friends and family, taking the pause not only to celebrate but also to revel in the company and love of others. …
- Rider Choices on Novice Cornering TechniquesRider Choices recommends using Throttle Management to achieve smoother, more precise, and lower risk cornering for Novice Riders as more appropriate than the technique of Trail-Braking. …
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- Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 143
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 143 What is your definition of a good Motorcyclist? What does Good Rider Judgment look like and who makes the decisions? Make good “Rider Choices” – take a Motorcyclist Education Course… … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 142
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… … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 141
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… … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 140
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… … - Becoming a Motorcycle RiderCoach/Instructor: Characteristics and Abilities Needed
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. …Continue readingBecoming a Motorcycle RiderCoach/Instructor: Characteristics and Abilities Needed
- Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 139
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 139 Riding Safely means making good decisions. What RISKs are YOU willing to ACCEPT? Speeding and Swerving through traffic? Riding under the Influence? Riding unlicensed or under-skilled for the environment? … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 138Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 138 Riding Safely means making good decisions IF you ride with Passengers, they should understand the characteristics of two wheels just like You! Discuss, ATGATT, Care, and Caution. Make good Rider Choices, and take a Motorcyclist Education Course. …
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 137 Riding Safely means making good decisions. Motorcyclists should ride with other road users and not try to out-maneuver traffic. Excessive Speed while, Filtering and Passing Others is HIGH-RISK… … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 136
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 136 Riding Safely means making good decisions. Motorcyclists also have a Responsibility to See and Avoid other road users. Excessive Speed, Riding Buzzed, and Riding Uninformed are HIGH-RISK… … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 135
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 135 Riding Safely means making good decisions Newly graduated motorcyclists should choose a motorcycle with size, power, and fit to help continue learning. While gaining experience, a smaller more agile motorcycle is a good choice. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 134
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 134 Riding Safely means sharing the road with others… Wearing a helmet is the single most effective way to protect yourself from a head injury. Use a motorcyclist helmet for every ride, and ensure your passengers also use a helmet. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 133
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 133 Deciding how you ride is a personal choice. However, part of being a good Motorcyclist is sharing the road with others. Having a Margin of Safety can mean the difference between a good and a bad ride. Expect the unexpected and maintain a continuous visual scan. Make good Rider Choices, and take a Motorcyclist Education Course. … - Rider Tips
- RiderCoach Preparation Course In Colorado SpringsRiderCoach Preparation Course In Colorado Springs Rider Choices completed a traditional on-site Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Preparation Course for Service Members at Fort Carson, Colorado and the 10th Special Forces Group from 11-17 April 2023. The Seven-day 56+ Hour course included pre-course assignments and three rounds of classroom and range peer teaching to expose RiderCoaches fully to the intricacies of presenting the MSF Basic RiderCourse (BRC). …
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- Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 132Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 132 Deciding how you ride is a personal choice. However, part of being a good Motorcyclist is sharing the road with others. YouTube videos can share opinions about riding Motorcycles… But a certified RiderCoach can provide FEEDBACK to enhance learning Safely. Make good Rider Choices, and take a Motorcyclist Education Course. …
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 131 Deciding how you ride is a personal choice. However, part of being a good Motorcyclist is sharing the road with others. How do You Ride Safely on the Road? Do you Maintain a Safety Margin, Anticipate Hazards, and Monitor Escape Paths? Make good Rider Choices, and take a Motorcyclist Education Course. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 130
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 130 The Community We Associate with Influences how we Ride. Ride with Consideration for Others. Maintain Good Safety Margins. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 129
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 129 37% of motorcyclist fatalities are attributed to excessive speed. Speed, Stopping Distance, and hazard avoidance are directly related. How skilled are you at braking … - The Lifesavers 2023 Plenaries will be LIVE-STREAMED for FREEThe Lifesavers 2023 Plenaries will be LIVE-STREAMED for FREE …
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- Advanced Rider Course Certification Course at JBLE
Advanced Rider Course Certification Course Rider Choices completed a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Advanced RiderCourse (updated) Certification Course (ARCuCC) for the Service Members at Joint Base Langley Eustis from 20-22 March 2023. The three-day certification course included pre-course assignments and three rounds of classroom and range peer teaching to expose RiderCoaches fully to the intricacies of presenting the lesson. …Continue readingAdvanced Rider Course Certification Course at JBLE
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 128 The Hurt Report suggests that NO ELEMENT of Crash Causation was related to Helmet Use … - Are You Curious About Research?Are You Curious About Research? SMARTER is an acronym for Skilled Motorcyclist Association–Responsible, Trained and Educated Riders (SMARTER) Inc. can assist you in becoming more informed about scientific research relating to being a motorcyclist and how you can “Survive the Ride!” …
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 127 The Hurt Report suggests almost two-thirds of single motorcycle crashes resulted from over-braking or excessive speed in a curve. In addition, most riders had nearly three years of riding experience. … - Spring Break 2023…Spring Break 2023… Sorry, we took some time off this week; I hope you can enjoy a little break yourself! …
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 126 The Hurt Report suggested 77% of crashes occur between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions. So, how do you scan to prevent crashes to the front? … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 125
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 125 Riding beyond traffic conditions in a group affects the whole motorcycle community. … - Hurt Report – 1981The 1981 Hurt Report and Helmet Video …
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 124 Being a good Motorcyclist means riding with a reserve of 30% safety margin to allow for unknown hazards and the ability to have time, braking ability, or distance to swerve away from the unsafe situation. So how do you practice with your motorcycle, and what makes you better? … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 123Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 123 Being a good Motorcyclist means continuous practice and experiences that make us better riders. So how do you practice with your motorcycle, and what makes you better? …
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Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 122 When Group Riding, maintaining a good Safety Margin can help prevent pile-up crashes. How do you position your motorcycle, and what is your safety margin? … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 121
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 121 Lane positioning can determine the difference between a Crash and returning home safely. How do you position your motorcycle, and what is your safety margin? … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 120
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 120 Good Motorcyclist judgment avoids situations where crash risk is increased. Reducing risk factors is a rider’s responsibility. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 119
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 119 Riding conservatively helps ensure our actions do not impede other road users’ right of way or frustrate users with our unpredictability … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 118
Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 118 Paying attention to following distance can prevent crashes. A minimum of 2-seconds of space may give the minimum amount of time for reacting to a hazard. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips – No. 117
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #117 Deciding how you ride is a personal choice. However, part of being a good Motorcyclist is sharing the road with others. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #116
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #115 Deciding what to ride is a personal choice. However, part of being a good Motorcyclist is keeping your motorcycle ready to ride. … - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! We hope your New Year is full of success and opportunity! Rider Choices is very optimistic about the impact we all can have on Rider Education. Let’s continue to do better increasing our community and informing riders to be safe and enjoy the ride! … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #115
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #115 Part of being a good Rider is being fit enough to operate the motorcycle while also knowing your limitations. … - Defensive Riding for Motorcyclist
Defensive Riding for Motorcyclist By Dr. Donald L. Green, 28 October 2014 There isn’t a whole lot of information that specifically concentrates on defensive riding but many of the things taught in MSF courses – when practiced – can help to develop judgment that will allow riders to anticipate what may happen. Time in the saddle helps, but nothing replaces sound judgment and self awareness. Here are a few things to think about: … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #114
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #114 Good Motorcyclists, make good Rider Choices! … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #113
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #113 Deciding how to ride is a personal responsibility. Good Motorcyclists Practice: Searching for hazards, riding at appropriate speeds to avoid risks, maintaining a proper distance to avoid obstacles, and safely braking to prevent crashes. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #112
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #112 Predominantly, Motorcyclist Fatalities are related to poor Motorcyclist decisions: Riding Too Fast, riding Under the Influence, riding while Not Wearing a Helmet, and riding Unlicensed. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #111
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #111 Riding impaired includes the use of Alcohol, Opioids, Marijuana, and some Over-The-Counter Medications. December and the holidays highlight impairment as a wrong decision. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #110
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #110 Wind and decreased warmth can drop core body temperature below 95 degrees. If it’s below freezing, the impact multiplies. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #109
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #109 Maintaining control of your motorcycle in a curve is a personal responsibility. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #108
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #108 Being impaired in any manner decreases our ability to respond to hazards. Alcohol before or during the riding of motorcycles is a poor choice. … - Rider Choices – Rider Tips #107
Rider Choices – Rider Tips #107 Seasonal situations can cause poor traction. Be on the lookout for leaves, frost, rain, cold, and other road users. …
