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Dec 114 min read

Motorcylists: Beware of seasonal and predictable hazards - Part 17

Bug hazard The place where I live and the places I go, in Northern India, there are certain times in a year when insects and bugs show up...

Dec 65 min read

Don't overestimate your riding abilities basis others' feedback - Part 16

In the computer science field, there is a concept called Garbage in, Garbage out or GIGO , which basically says that the quality of...

Nov 238 min read

Motorcycling: Dealing with near-death experiences, potholes and wheel size - Part 15

1. Near-death experiences make you a better rider As the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche stated: "what doesn’t kill me, makes me...

Nov 217 min read

Biker safety: Riding style, tailgating and avoiding trucks and buses - Part 14

1. Never ride right behind other riders I am sure you would have seen those nice photos of Harley group riders in the USA riding one...

Nov 205 min read

Be safe, keep optimum bike tyre pressure and avoid oil spills on roads - Part 13

Keeping optimum tyre pressure in your motorcycle tyres contributes to its stability. Both high and low tyre pressure affect riding...

Nov 106 min read

How to ride safely in rain - Part 12

Riding on a clear day is very different from riding in the rain. Riding under drizzling rain is very different from riding in heavy rain....

Nov 66 min read

How to cross intersections, brake and ride in fog - Part 11

1. Crossings and intersections A big chunk of motorcycle accidents happen around intersections and crossing, especially on highways....

Nov 610 min read

How to overtake as a rider - Part 10

Overtaking In theory, overtaking is very simple, but not in India. You are told to overtake from the right-most lane as if you are going...

Nov 67 min read

Motorcycle safety: Lane riding, speeding vs rash and 360 awareness - Part 9

1. Lane riding is insane riding In a country like India, I refer to lane driving as insane driving . This might sound counterintuitive...

Nov 63 min read

How bike riders can predict traffic patterns - Part 8

Learn to read traffic patterns and predict chain reactions If we pay enough attention on how everyone moves around us then we begin to...

Nov 34 min read

Dangers of riding slow, around blind spots and large wheels - Part 7

We have been warned against riding fast on roads but what about riding slow or too slow? Also, most two-wheeled motorists ride too close...

Nov 34 min read

Everybody experiences motorcycle speed differently - Part 6

Did you think everybody experiences speed the same? Think again. Are you able to sync with your motorcycle capabilities and enjoy it to...

Nov 34 min read

Crosswind, load and alertness in motorcycle safety - Part 5

Although most riders can quickly adapt to changing motorcycle dynamics, environment and abrupt mistakes of other drivers, newbie bikers...

Nov 24 min read

Using bright lights, loud horn and exhausts for biker safety- Part 4

If you have a group or solo ride the next morning, your rest today (in the form of a good night sleep) really helps out to stay alert the...

Nov 25 min read

Why rider psychology, fitness and weather matter - Part 3

Motorcycling is more than just being skilled at riding. Here are three factors that can help a rider stay safe on the road. 1....

Oct 295 min read

Biker Safety

Why ego, hormones, attitude and motorcycle type matter in biker safety - Part 2

This is part 2 of the 10-part blog series on motorcycle safety. To go to part 1, click here . When it comes to biker safety, the type of...

Your IQ, motor skills and road sense matter - Part 1

Oct 264 min read

Bikers

Your IQ, motor skills and road sense matter - Part 1

Why your IQ, comprehension skills, motor skills and road sense matter to become a better and safe rider.

Oct 254 min read

Biker safety tips: How to not die or break bones - Introduction

Important disclaimer for readers I am not a professional rider or motorcycling guru by any means. I have no professional riding...

Oct 2416 min read

Bikers

Who is a real biker?

Are you a real biker? Who is a true biker? Find out the different type of bikers in India and how they are perceived by the people.

MAVERICK RIDER

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