April 3rd, 2010 - Riding Schools

This is a great time for riding motorcycles. Today there are so many excellent brands of bikes to choose from. Today’s bikes have more acceleration, better stopping power and handle extremely well. Maybe too well. It’s no surprise motorcycle fatalities are on the rise.

Most new motorcycle riders have heard and applied the usual advice about taking a new rider course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or a state agency. However, these new riders also need to recognize that a beginner's course is just the tip of the iceberg, and that learning how to control a motorcycle is much different from learning how to operate it safely.

The question is quite valid. New motorcyclists crash more than those who have been riding for some time, and the first six month appears to be especially dangerous. So what actions can a new rider (or for that matter, an experienced one) take to make life on two wheels safer?

Special guest Robert Shelton a Rider Training Instructor at Woodstock Harley-Davidson joins us to give us the skinny on the motorcycle class technique he uses with new rider students.. what do the classes offer and does one really need it?
Iron Works Magazine’s “News & Reviews” segment features Wade Ramsey discussing the current state of the motorcycle industry!

Cycle Source Magazine’s “Generation Next” brings the latest news in hardcore, hard chopped motorcycle building! Chris always has a special guest – tune in to find out who Chris is chatting with!

So, listen up class we’re going to test you…so get out your pen and paper and jot down some of this vital information as you tune into Open Road Radio Saturday 12-1 pm CST. To locate a station near you go to www.sportsbyline.com or select LISTEN LIVE, as we’ll be learning the rules of the road and safe riding techniques t keep you in the saddle longer!!! Call in to win great giveaways and talk to our hosts at 800-878-7529! Check out www.openroadradio.com for station info, networking, and updates. 

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