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The Manhattan Brawl Case Includes Half-Eaten Plums and Empty Water Bottles
The Manhattan Brawl Case Includes Half-Eaten Plums and Empty Water Bottles

12 Jun 2015, 13:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / New evidence in the "Range Rover runs bikers over" case was provided in court, interesting facts surface to indicate how stupid behavior can lead to serious con

 
On Morons Who Can't Tell the Difference between Drive and Reverse
On Morons Who Can't Tell the Difference between Drive and Reverse

9 Jun 2015, 13:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a disturbing crash that proves that some drivers should definitely not be allowed in traffic. Sorry to say this again, but driving is not for everybody

 
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Safe" BS Episode
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Safe" BS Episode

5 Jun 2015, 14:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A new episode in the "lane-splitting saga", and is dedicated to tearing apart another reason invoked by the opponents of bikes filtering through the traffic.

 
GSX-R750 Rider Learns that the Street Is Nothing Like the Racetrack
GSX-R750 Rider Learns that the Street Is Nothing Like the Racetrack

1 Jun 2015, 14:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Spring is most likely one of the trickiest seasons for the riders, especially for those with insufficient training to spot and avoid dangerous road sectors

 
California Is Close to Legalizing Lane-Splitting with Only Two Major Rules
California Is Close to Legalizing Lane-Splitting with Only Two Major Rules

1 Jun 2015, 11:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / California Assembly Bill 51 might lay the foundation for a revolution in US traffic legislation, proposes two simple rules to make lane-splitting legal

 
Mindless Rider Fails Overtaking, Gets Stuck Between Cars
Mindless Rider Fails Overtaking, Gets Stuck Between Cars

31 May 2015, 08:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It was only yesterday we started a series of stories on lane-splitting, and here's the exception to the rule: a silly rider getting stuck between two cars!

 
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Fair" BS Episode
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Fair" BS Episode

29 May 2015, 16:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Truth be told, it's rather hard to say anything when learning of yet another state that refuses to acknowledge how lane-splitting can improve traffic.

 
How Does 30 KM/H Zones in Paris Sound to You?
How Does 30 KM/H Zones in Paris Sound to You?

29 May 2015, 15:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It may be hard to assess such information, but the Mayor of Paris is looking forward to expanding the 30 km/h zones in the French capital

 
Dual Can-Am Recalls for Spyder Fire Hazard and Children ATV Speed Issues
Dual Can-Am Recalls for Spyder Fire Hazard and Children ATV Speed Issues

28 May 2015, 15:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Fire hazard issues for the Can-Am Spyder RT trikes still affect Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), while two children ATV's might be faster than intended

 
Reckless Driver Crashed into by Rider Taking Unnecessary Risks
Reckless Driver Crashed into by Rider Taking Unnecessary Risks

28 May 2015, 14:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Waiting in a line in slow traffic can be a frustrating experience, and some motorists will always try to get ahead even if they take unnecessary risks...

 
Oregon Kills Lane Splitting Law-Making Initiative
Oregon Kills Lane Splitting Law-Making Initiative

26 May 2015, 15:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Well, it just wasn't meant to be: the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development in the State of Oregon kills lane splitting law

 
All Gone in the Blink of an Eye - Rider Crashing in a Most Silly Way
All Gone in the Blink of an Eye - Rider Crashing in a Most Silly Way

25 May 2015, 15:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This video comes with great educational value, and the message is that one simply can't take eyes off the road or hands off the bars when in busy traffic

 
Rider and Passenger Close to Getting Killed Three Times in One Second
Rider and Passenger Close to Getting Killed Three Times in One Second

20 May 2015, 15:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A very poor decision to overtake could lead to a double kill on the backroads of Vietnam. Believe it or not, these two guys are alive and kicking!

 
High-visibility Vests Become Mandatory for Riders in France
High-visibility Vests Become Mandatory for Riders in France

20 May 2015, 13:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Motorcycle and scooter riders will be required to carry a high-vis vest on their vehicle when in France, and failure to comply will attract fines

 
Rider Films His Buddy's Flip Crash in Romania
Rider Films His Buddy's Flip Crash in Romania

18 May 2015, 15:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a video showing a nasty front flip crash caused by a driver failing to give way and a rider with poor foresight and braking skills

 
Linux and Arduino Processors Can Make Riding Safer
Linux and Arduino Processors Can Make Riding Safer

15 May 2015, 08:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The world of motorcycling goes high-tech, and this is a fact. Linux and new microprocessors can be now embedded in clothing to make it safer

 
Time and Again, the Double Yellow Lines Are Not a Rider's Best Friend
Time and Again, the Double Yellow Lines Are Not a Rider's Best Friend

14 May 2015, 14:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A Colombian rider learns the hard way the "don't tread on the yellow lines while leaning into a turn" lesson. Too bad, the guy gets injured seriously

 
Harley-Davidson Offers Free Motorcycle Training to Military Personnel
Harley-Davidson Offers Free Motorcycle Training to Military Personnel

14 May 2015, 12:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Harley-Davidson debuts Operation Personal Freedom, offering all current and former military personnel H-D Riding Academy courses for free

 
Nothing Good Can Happen When Two Morons Meet on the Road
Nothing Good Can Happen When Two Morons Meet on the Road

13 May 2015, 15:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A motorcycle rider runs the red but collides with another moron, a driver who drives on the wrong side of the road attempting a traffic light holeshot

 
Huge Motorcycle Crash Is Only Surpassed by the Stupidity of the Riders
Huge Motorcycle Crash Is Only Surpassed by the Stupidity of the Riders

12 May 2015, 15:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A rider fails to avoid a van and crashes, and the passenger is severely injured. Still the idiot rider pulls, bends and carries her from the site