VRideTV.com Motorcycle Videos

Have you ever been surfing and find something that says WOW?
Just the other night I did just that. I don’t even recall what I was looking for but I found something that really moved me.
Watch the video below and see what you think. Note: for smoother operations, pause the video after you start it to [...]

How to Ride a Motorcycle on Gravel in a Turn

You’re tailing your riding buddy on a fav back road when suddenly OHMIGOSH; he’s pointing wildly at gravel in the turn!
He somehow makes it through (this should be a clue: he ain’t exactly Nicky Hayden now is he?)… but, now warned, what do you do?
First, you’re not right on his tail, correct?
Slow a [...]

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Training Course – 3 Tips

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Training course is a must for beginning motorcycle riders.
The MSF Rider course combines classroom instructions with hands-on motorcycle training.
For the basic MSF riding course, motorcycle ownership isn’t required. They provide the motorcycle (usually in the 250cc class) for the hands-on riding portion of the training. No worries, all riding is [...]

Motorcycle Riding Tips — Ride Relaxed

You’ve heard all the benefits:
1. Better control of the bike (immediate).
2. Less fatigue during the ride (today).
3. Prevention of damage to your body (tomorrow).
Yet, still, when you do a posture check, you discover your elbows locked, your hands tight on the grips and your shoulders up around your ears.
Why can’t you remember to ’stay [...]

Are Motorcycles Just for Men? — Part 2

In Part 1 of this article we established the fact that women make a big impact in the sport of motorcycling.
“With training and experience, women can and often do become as good or better than men with the same training and experience. — Joanna Murray”
Now, let’s look at how long women have been involved in [...]

Are Motorcycles Just for Men? — Part 1

Is motorcycling just for men? Not on your life!
The latest statistics indicate that one out of ten U.S. motorcycle owners is a woman. With 6,617,000 documented owners in 2003 that converts to about 662,000 female motorcycle owners.
Another study from the Motorcycle Industry Council reports that out of an estimated 23 million motorcycle operators, roughly [...]

Women’s Motorcycle Gear — 4 Tips to Selecting the Right Gear

Selecting the right woman’s riding gear can be a challenge, but it can also be fun.
Many factors will influence your choice of motorcycle riding gear. Some of the most important are: the type of riding you will be doing, the kind of weather conditions you’ll be riding in and your budget.
Here are some [...]

My Dad Bought a Motorycle… and Now He Smiles!

Publishing Note: My daughter wrote this article (by herself for the most part) after I bought my Honda VFR, years ago. For some reason, both my kids were as excited as I was — or close to it.
Hi my name is Maddie and David Mixson is my dad. I am going to tell the story [...]