Ride safely with these essential motorcycle tips
A contrasting color or something bright, like a hi-vis piece of gear, can help other riders see you better, but always ride like other motorists don’t see you. (Arai/)This story originally featured on Motorcyclist.There’s a lot to learn when you first start out riding a motorcycle. The mechanical aspects of handling the bike are typically the most apparent—how to shift smoothly, how to take a corner skillfully, how to perform an emergency stop, etc. But you also need to get your mind dialed in too, which means looking at the road and its many potential hazards more critically and predictively. This situational awareness goes a long way in keeping you safe on the road.Ken Condon provides a great definition of what situational awareness is in this write-up, so here we’re going to take a look at some ways you, as a new rider, can intentionally work toward improving your road-reading...