Riding Skills

Safer riding, MT-07 life, gear notes and real motorcycle lessons from Amsterdam. For riders who want to improve one ride at a time.

How to Stay Focused on Long Motorcycle Rides

Practical ways to protect your concentration during long motorcycle rides, including break planning, hydration, active observation and fatigue warning signs.

How to Ride a Motorcycle Safely in Strong Wind

Practical tips for staying in control during strong crosswinds, sudden gusts, exposed roads and turbulence from trucks and buses.

Wet Weather Motorcycle Riding Tips: How to Ride Safely in the Rain

Practical tips for riding a motorcycle safely in rain, including braking, cornering, visibility, wet-weather gear and common slippery road hazards.

How to Handle Gravel, Sand & Slippery Roads on a Motorcycle

Gravel, sand, and slippery roads can surprise any rider. Here’s how to stay calm, smooth, upright, and in control.

Motorcycle Balance Exercises for Beginners: Simple Drills to Build Control

Simple motorcycle balance exercises for beginners to build confidence, improve slow-speed control, practice U-turns, and feel calmer on the bike.

20 Motorcycle Low-Speed Control Tips: Balance, U-Turns & Slow Riding

Learn practical low-speed motorcycle control tips for better balance, smoother U-turns, clutch control, rear brake use, and slow riding confidence.

Lane Positioning for Motorcyclists: How to Choose the Safest Road Position

Learn how to choose safer lane positions on a motorcycle to improve visibility, avoid blind spots, create escape routes and ride more confidently.

Riding in Heavy Traffic: Safety Tips for Urban Motorcyclists

Learn how to ride safely in heavy traffic with practical tips for spacing, visibility, blind spots, braking, junctions, cyclists and calm urban riding.

How to Avoid Target Fixation While Riding

Learn how to avoid target fixation while riding by training your eyes to look at the safe path, not the hazard you want to miss.