Owen Freeman

Although in Bakersfield we are blessed with warm riding weather most of the year, from October to May we frequeneltly have to contend with colder, wetter weather, which brings with it new challenges for motorcyclists, including fog, rain, cold, sand and mud, icy roads, and medication. FOG: If you have lived around here for any time […]

There’s no doubt that summertime is riding time. Long days and warm evenings make for nice riding, but create their own particular safety issues. Overheating – Riding in hot weather increases the risk of dehydration and sunstroke. You can beat the heat by soaking a bandana around your neck, soaking your t-shirt, or better still,