Motorcycle Safety

To keep the fun in riding individually and with fellow club members, riding safety has to be foremost for every member.  On these pages we describe not only relevant safety topics, periodically updated by our Safety Director, but also our standard safety practices for club group rides.  New and old members should find topics here that will refresh our knowledge or provide new information which we can all find some value. If you come across other safety information that you think should be shared or would like topics to be covered, let any of your Board members know about it.

Stay Safe while traveling on your "Iron Horse".

Common types of motorcycle theft and prevention tips. Full article, Click here

Safety Tips from our Safety Director

Safety Tips are updated periodically by our Safety Director so check often.  Tips include riding safety as well as equipment safety, and related topics.  To go to the Safety Tips page click here.

Group Rides

There are a few guidelines we would like our members to follow during our impromptu weekly rides as well as our scheduled organized rides to destinations far and near.   To go to the group rides safety page click here.

Lightning Awareness

Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered weather hazard that most people experience each year. It is the second most frequent killer in the United States (second to floods and flash floods). During the last 30 years, lightning has killed an average of 73 people per year.  To go to the Lightning Awareness page click here

Safety Books and Publications

Many of the following are available at www.amazon.com or from your local library. Members may also have copies which you can borrow.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, and Strategies for Riding Right (2nd Edition)

More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride by David L. Hough

Safety Web Links

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Motorcycle Tips and Techniques

webBikeWorld - Safety

Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops

Colorado DOT Motorcycle Safety