Even for the skilled rider visibility is always a concern, as riders we are constantly faced with being seen by drivers. It is however, our responsibility to make our presence known by doing a few things to ensure our own safety. As many a street riders knows, riding on the street can be dangerous if […]
After the call from MJ of Ducati Bellevue on Sunday that the track day was cancelled due to the weather, I got calls, texts and emails about whether or not there would be rescheduling. Judging from the drastic change in the weather…from hot and muggy to cold and rainy in the span of what seemed […]
I have recently been asked by several women why I chose to be a novice racer and is it something they can do as well? The answer to the first question is I’m a little whacko and truth be told spent most of my life trying to make others happy while neglecting my needs. Becoming […]
Nothing beats the excitement of the racetrack, the hoards of ez-ups, the smell of gasoline, the racers all lined up for tech inspections and the riders meeting to get the day started. Nothing can top visiting with friends, who are family at this point, as we all get ready for the upcoming weekend. There is […]
In preparation of the race weekend, I signed up for 2 Fast on Friday, August 30th to get some laps in and to have some fun before the races. There were quite a few gals, which I love to see and one gal in particular who has attended a few track days who I’ve come […]
When I first heard of this concept, it intrigued me…not because of the fact that it would be taking students out in real life ever changing conditions, but because it would save lives. My biggest concern with motorcycling has and will always be safety, the fact it is ridiculously easy to get our endorsement and […]
Many of us ride pretty much blissfully unaware that there are those who are continuously fighting for our rights as motorcyclists. I try to keep up with the issues that are being brought up and how they might affect us purely because I love riding and want to know how those decisions will affect me. […]
I recently bumped into some individuals who became members on my site and asked why I was purely a track related website…I had to correct them that this site was created to inform and be a resource to all types of riders. I only use the track as a training tool and heavily advocate track […]
If you have never joined a group for a ride, it is an experience that can either bring you back for more or turn you away from it altogether. Trick is finding a group you will not only want to ride with, but socialize with as well, the reality is you start to become an […]
As many of you may have heard, there has been a new fuel introduced and is awaiting approval for mass public use, E15. The current fuel on the market is E10 and while it states at the pump that the fuel contains up to 10% ethanol, the truth is it is not consistent and can […]