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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 11, 20244 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...
Dec 6, 20245 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 23, 20248 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 21, 20247 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 20, 20245 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 10, 20246 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 6, 20246 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 6, 202410 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 6, 20247 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 6, 20243 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 3, 20244 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 3, 20244 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 3, 20244 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 2, 20244 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....
Nov 2, 20245 min read
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...
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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 26, 20244 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 25, 20244 min read
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.
Oct 24, 202416 min read
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