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“Just Get On With It”

Why New Riders Sometimes Struggle More With Biker Culture Than Motorcycling Itself Spend enough time in motorcycle Facebook groups and you’ll notice a pattern. A new rider joins and asks a completely normal question: “What’s the best first big bike?”“How do I stop panicking at roundabouts?”“Is it normal to still feel nervous after my CBT?”“How do you get confident filtering in traffic?” And within minutes, the comments arrive. “Shouldn’t be riding if you can’t […]

https://ridetorque.wordpress.com/2026/06/03/just-get-on-with-it/

“Just Get On With It”

RideTorque

RideTorque 2d ago

Why So Many New Riders Give Up Motorcycling Early

There’s something nobody really tells you when you first get into motorcycling: Passing your CBT doesn’t magically make you feel ready. Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more posts from new riders asking the same kinds of questions: “Am I ready for faster roads?”“How do I stop feeling nervous in traffic?”“Does everyone stall this much?”“Why does everyone else seem more confident than me?” And honestly, I think a lot of experienced riders forget just how intimidating […]

https://ridetorque.wordpress.com/2026/06/03/why-so-many-new-riders-give-up-motorcycling-early/

Why So Many New Riders Give Up Motorcycling Early

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RideTorque 4d ago

Spring Ready: The Motorcycle Wake-Up Checklist Every Rider Needs

Winter is a strange time for motorcyclists. For months, the bike sits quietly in the garage while you promise yourself you’ll start it “next weekend”. Before long, the riding gear is gathering dust, the battery is wondering if it’s been abandoned, and you’re scrolling through photos of last summer’s rides while staring out at another grey sky. Then, almost overnight, spring arrives. The roads start drying out, the grit begins to disappear, and suddenly every biker in the […]

https://ridetorque.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/spring-ready-the-motorcycle-wake-up-checklist-every-rider-needs/

CBC Toronto May 28

Police urge caution on the roads after 2 fatal crashes in less than a day
After two fatal motorcycle collisions in Toronto in less than 24 hours, police are urging all drivers to pay attention, saying road safety is a shared responsibility.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/motorcycle-safety-tips-two-fatal-crashes-toronto-9.7213156?cmp=rss

Institut für Zweiradsicherheit May 19

🏍 Call for Papers now open!

16th International Motorcycle Conference
19–20 February 2027 | Cologne

Abstract deadline: 26 June 2026

🔗 https://www.ifz.de/international-motorcycle-conference-2027-start/

#MotorcycleSafety #CallForPapers #Research #INTERMOT #IMC2027

Sanjay Mohindroo Mar 20

Experience builds skill. It doesn’t erase risk. Ride with awareness at every stage of life. That’s real mastery. #MotorcycleSafety #RideSmart #SafeRiding #MotorcycleLife #RideWithinLimits #TwoWheels #RideLongRideWise #DefensiveRiding
https://gob.stayingalive.in/revving-up-knowledge-unveil/the-shape-of-danger-on-two.html

Zed CM (Motogirl in Thailand)Feb 2

**Before You Ride in Thailand - Check This 🇹🇭**

Thailand is heaven for riding,, but do you know the basic legal requirements, or what can appear *after* something goes wrong?

👉 For more detailed info on riding in Thailand: www.motogirlthailand.com/riding-thailand

Save this if Thailand is on your riding list.

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#MotorcycleTips #RideSmart #MotorcycleSafety #TravelSmart #RidingInThailand #Thailand

Sanjay Mohindroo Jan 23

What’s your go-to riding gear and why? Do you believe ATGATT changes your confidence on the road? Let’s talk about it. #ATGATT #MotorcycleSafety #RideSafe #GoodOldBandit #BikerMindset #RideWithRespect #MotorcycleCulture #TwoWheelsOneLife #RidersCommunity #ProtectWhatMatters
https://gob.stayingalive.in/unleashing-the-thrills-of/atgatt-the-unwritten-code.html

Adventure Rider Radio Dec 9

A thousand kilometres up the Dempster, two riders were fighting fog and mud — while the third wasn’t fighting fog at all. Same conditions, completely different visibility.

Fogging is something riders often just tolerate, even though it’s a safety issue. We often crack the visor, wipe with a glove, and hope it clears.

This episode breaks down why fogging happens, what works, what doesn’t, & why so you can choose what fits your riding.

#AdventureRiderRadio #ExploreByMotorcycle #MotorcycleSafety