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We've organised the links according to the defensive riding hierarchy. Click the tabs below to see the sections

Information
Biker Ed
Driver Ed
Being Seen
Bike Defects
Ultra Defensive
Evasion/Avoidance
Mitigation
Rider Down

Resources for Crash Studies and Information

The European MAIDS Study (You can sign up and download the reports)

Motorcyclecruiser.com on the 2005 European Maids Study

BMJ Article on New Zealand study (the "White Helmets" Study)

Biker Education and Training

Basic Training and Experienced Rider Course

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

BMW MOA Foundation article with criticism of MSF

Advanced Training from other vendors

See the Alternative Training Page for our training vendor list

BMW MOA Foundation article on additional training providers

Other Training Sources

Better Motorcycling information on braking

Better Motorcycling on Slow Speed Maneuvers

Better Motorcycling on Tire Grip variations during Maneuvers

BMW MOA Foundation article on the dangers of hubris when you think you're safer

Motorcyclecruiser.com dispels 12 dangerous safety myths.

Motorcyclecruiser.com with 50 safe riding tips.

Florida Motorcycle Handbook, with audio feature

Additional training topics

msgroup.org forum on rider training topics.

msgroup.org safety tips and articles

msgroup.org safety forums

msgroup.org safety videos

Webbikeworld.com: huge safety archive, essential browsing

Motorcycle-usa safety forum, essential browsing

Stayinsafe blog on motorcycle safety

Your first bike

WebBikeWorld's Book reviews

Driver Education

NSC article on distracted driving

BMW MOA Foundation on getting respect from drivers

YouTube video with slightly risque PSA about bikers being noticed.

Youtube, PSA on the classic car-turns-on-bike accident

Being Seen: Conspicuity

MSF on Conspicuity

BMJ Article on New Zealand Conspicuity study (the "White Helmets" Study)

Better Motorcycling Accident Report of vehicle turning across bike.

Better Motorcycling on Closing Distance Estimation

BMW MOA Foundation article on Being Seen, Passively

Youtube, PSA on the classic car-turns-on-bike accident

Webbikeworld.com on helmet-mounted brake light

Motorcycleworld.com on helmet-mount headlights for trail use

Human Factors in Traffic Safety, Google Books excerpt, chs 2, 3, 4 are about driver perceptions, conspicuity and closing speed

Webbikeworld.com review of snap-on wiring connectors

VisualExpert.com on the cognitive processes around vision and attention

Bike Defects

MSF T-CLOCS Checklist (pdf)

MSF RiderCourse Handbook

Better Motorcycling on preventing weave and wobble

Motorcyclecruiser.com on preparing your bike for the riding season

Motorcyclecruiser.com: Before you Roll - preparation for touring.

Motorcyclementor.com on choosing your first bike

Troyrutter.com article on potentially dangerous tire pressure valve caps

Ultra Defensive Riding Strategy

Conspicuity Strategy

BMW MOA Foundation on Riding Strategy, Lane Placement and Viewpoint

Invisible Me: Motorcyclecruiser.com on riding strategy for conspicuity

Motorcyclecruiser.com on visibility to truck drivers

MSGROUP.ORG on maintaining an escape path.

Wikipedia on a car's blind spots.

Time/Space Window

Excerpt from the Florida Motorcycle Handbook

Strategy for Maneuvers

Better Motorcycling Blog on Overtaking Maneuver

Better Motorcycling on Safe Cornering Technique

Better Motorcycling on Accelerating on Curves

Better Motorcycling on Making a Turn

BMW MOA Foundation on Tire Grip

BMW MOA Foundation on Trip Preparation

BMW MOA Foundation on Adverse Weather

BMW MOA Foundation on Sight Distances

BMW MOA Foundation on Common Riding Errors

BMW MOA Foundation on Drinking and Riding

Motorcyclecruiser.com on Defensive Cornering

General Riding Strategy and Preparation

Motorcyclecruiser.com's Street Survival Guide

Motorcyclecruiser.com on Rider Paranoia, assume they are out to get you.

MSGROUP.ORG on using a vehicle to the right as a shield.

Crash Evasion and Avoidance

Better Motorcycling on riding out a rear wheel skid

MSgroup.org on countersteering

Better Motorcycling on safe cornering

Better Motorcycling on correcting weave and wobble

Better Motorcycling on tire grip variation while maneuvering

Motorcyclecruiser.com on emergency braking research and the benefits of ABS

Youtube: Canadian PSA on stopping in emergency

Stayin safe blog on dropping the bike in an emergency.

Avoiding highsides from MSGROUP.ORG.

Allexperts.com on gravel in a turn.

Promocycle Montreal on Optimal Braking

Mitigation of Injury in a Crash

Motorcyclecruiser.com on Coping with the Cold

Motorcyclementor.com on choosing riding gear, woman's POV

Helmets

Motorcyclecruiser.com on helmets

Wikipedia referene for helmets

Equipment

Webbikeworld's Armor reviews

Wikipedia's Motorcycle Safety Clothing

Rider Down: How to Help

Motorcycle Accident Scene Training

BMW MOA Foundation on Accident Scene Management

Accident Scene Management Training from accidentscene.net

Other Training

Red Cross CPR and first-aid training.

American Heart Assoc CPR training.

Other Assistance

Youtube on how to lift a motorcycle after going down

Youtube: A slightly-built girl lifts a big bike, demonstration