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When approaching an intersection with someone turning right into your lane, or turning left and potentially crossing your path within your lane weave your bike a little. This is to bring attention to you, as some drivers look for cars and don't register bikes, so when you weave, it may catch...

Your eyes steer your bike, look in the direction you want to go too. This is critical when cornering to help maintain your line. Also to look ahead at possible surprises that you have to prepare for, debris on road, vehicle turning, animal on side of road, etc. Two small patches for...

Some possible practices for riding in city/town traffic Pt. 1 Always monitor traffic ahead and around you. Scan to varying distances forward, 11 seconds ahead and points between you and this distance. If on a multi lane road, this provides opportunity for determining your safest lane choices...

In addition to the earlier post relating to intersections it was noted that…..when approaching intersections where traffic is entering from the right or crossing your path a slight weave within your lane can help differentiate you from headlights behind, both day and night. In Ontario its "day...

Further to the previous post, little more specific to urban highway/street conditions. 2nd of 3 posts for now. Two small patches for friction, AKA tread contact points, ever ride through a bit of mud or muddy puddle slowly, then onto clean pavement. Look back and see the width of the tire...

Some possible practices for riding in city/town traffic Watch vehicle drivers habits/distractions as they travel from intersection to intersection to determine their habits, ie lane changer from light to light, 1st off the line, cellphone talker/texter (don't usually signal anything), arm...

Glad to see some feedback on the 1st post Further to the previous post, little more specific to urban highway/street conditions. One of several posts to come. Two small patches for friction, AKA tire tread contact points, ever ride through a bit of mud or muddy puddle slowly, then onto clean...

As we get the rust out... Watch vehicle drivers habits/distractions as they travel from intersection to intersection to determine their habits, i.e. lane changer from light to light, 1st off the line, cell phone talker/texter (don't usually signal anything), arm waving talkers, heavy bass on...

In addition to the earlier post relating to intersections it was noted that…..when approaching intersections where traffic is entering from the right or crossing your path a slight weave within your lane can help differentiate you from headlights behind, both day and night. In Ontario its "day...

Further to the previous post, little more specific to urban highway/street conditions. One of several posts to come. Two small patches for friction, AKA tread contact points, ever ride through a bit of mud or muddy puddle slowly, then onto clean pavement. Look back and see the width of the...

Some ramblings for riding in city/town traffic Watch vehicle drivers habits/distractions as they travel from intersection to intersection to determine their habits, ie lane changer from light to light, 1st off the line, cellphone talker/texter (don't usually signal anything), arm waving...