Don’t Let “Ride Your Own Ride” Limit You

“Ride Your Own Ride” can become a mentality that can limit your development as a rider. As sensible and well-meaning as the concept is, I have seen it abused to the point where riders limit themselves. I see this “ride your own ride” statement bandied about online in rider groups. The idea behind this phrase …

Dealing with Anxiety on the Bike

Anytime you are learning something new, you might feel nervous, stressed or anxious. Learning to ride a motorcycle tends to amplify these nerves, because, let’s face it, you are putting your life out there in the street. As a new rider, you are still thinking through every action and reaction. You aren’t certain if you’ll …