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3 Best Motorcycle Roads in Germany
Germany is definitely one of the best places in the world to ride a motorcycle. It’s home to architectural wonders, including ancient castles, sprawling farmlands and rolling hills, plus all the br...
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How to Lock a Helmet to a Motorcycle
It’s important to wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle, but what do you do with your helmet when you can’t take it inside? The average motorcycle helmet weighs around three pounds. As a rider, ...
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How to Carry an Extra Helmet on a Motorcycle
Everyone must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, but what do you do if you have more than one helmet? You never know when you might need to carry an extra helmet around. This could happen for ...
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4 Motorcycle Helmet Storage Tips
Your motorcycle helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you own. It is your first line of defense against serious injury if you are involved in an accident, so you need to ma...
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How to Strap a Motorcycle Helmet Properly
Every motorcycle helmet comes with a strap that allows you to secure it to your head. Without this strap, the helmet would easily fall off when you’re riding. A loose helmet in the middle of the ro...
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3 Best Motorcycle Routes in France
If you’re looking for new destinations to explore on your motorcycle, look no further than the beautiful country of France. Its mountainous cliffs, twisty roads and scenic views make it home to som...
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How to Clean a Dirt Bike Helmet
If you’re an experienced dirt bike rider, you know that your helmet doesn’t stay clean for very long. It will get dirty in a matter of minutes when you’re cruising over messy terrain. Mud and dirt ...
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Trad vs. Sport Climbing: What Are the Differences?
Rock climbing may sound pretty straightforward, but there are a lot of different types of climbing, and each one serves a different purpose. There’s traditional “trad” climbing for those who seek a...
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Cruiser vs. Touring Motorcycle: Which One Is Right for You?
If you’re going to invest in a motorcycle, you’ll need to choose between a touring and a cruiser. Both styles have unique characteristics that can affect how you ride. But the truth is every dealer...
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Listening to Music on a Motorcycle: 3 Things to Keep in Mind
If you love listening to music and riding a motorcycle, you’re in luck because it’s never been easier to do both at the same time. New technologies are changing the way motorcyclists play music on ...
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Buying a Used Motorcycle: 5 Things to Consider
Always Use Helmet Communication for a Safer Ride
1. Price
Used motorcycles tend to be much less expensive than newer bikes, but recent supply chain issues have increased demand for used bikes, wh...
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How to Keep Your Motorcycle Helmet from Fogging Up
A foggy motorcycle helmet isn’t just annoying. It can be scary — especially when you’re traveling at high speeds. Visibility is key to staying safe on the road, and any obstruction could be a dange...
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Motorcycle Commuter Gear: 5 Must-Have Items
Did you know that some 80 million vehicles commute on American roads daily, but only 200,000 are motorcycles? If you commute to and from work on your motorcycle, you’re not alone, but you’re not ex...
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Get ready for the new motorcycle riding season
Check your gear
Your riding gear is an essential piece of safety kit. Let’s start with the helmet and work our way down to the boots to make sure your kit is still in perfect condition.
Helmets ...
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Must-Have Winter Gear for Motorcycle Riders
Knowing When to Ride
It is not safe to ride when there is snow or ice on the ground or if it is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit outside. This can lead to slick conditions that dramatically increase th...
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5 Motorcycle Valentine's Gifts
1. Matching Bluetooth Headsets
Nothing could be more romantic than taking off on a scenic motorcycle ride as a couple. You can snuggle up to one another as you explore new environments. They say lo...
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Riding Your Motorcycle in the Snow: Is It Safe?
Can You Ride a Motorcycle in the Snow?
It is generally considered unsafe to ride a motorcycle in the snow. That’s because motorcycle tires usually don’t have enough traction to drive on top of sno...
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What to Wear Cross-Country Skiing
Ready to hit the trail? You’ll need to dress properly to stay warm and safe while cross-country skiing, but finding the right combination of layers and waterproof gear can be a challenge. It’s boun...
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How Do Many Motorcycle Crashes Happen and How Do You Prevent Them?
So, how often do motorcycle crashes happen? And what can you do to prevent them?
How Many Motorcycle Crashes Happen?
According to the most recent data, just under 83,000 motorcycle accidents resu...
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The Ultimate Motorcycle Camping Gear Checklist
On the surface, motorcycle camping invites you to pare it back to basics. Out in the beauty of nature, it should be just you, your bike and your tent—right?
Well, not quite. Motorcycle camping may...
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3 Best Places to Travel in Winter for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Preparing for Your Trip
You can engage in various outdoor activities at any one of the destinations on this list, including winter mountain hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snow biking, snowmobili...
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How to Clean a Motorcycle Helmet
Your helmet is the single most important piece of safety gear you own as a motorcyclist, so it’s important to take care of it. And whether you just flew through a swarm of gnats or your helmet’s li...
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What Is a Bobber Motorcycle?
What Is a Bobber Motorcycle?
A bobber motorcycle is not a single type of motorcycle but a customization style. It is essentially a standard motorcycle with all of its external features and parts r...
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Riding a Motorcycle in Winter: The Ultimate Guide
As they say in a certain famous TV show, winter is coming. Depending on when and where you’re reading this, winter might already be here, and that means that motorcyclists around the world are grud...