Here we are in the dead of winter and even the most die-hard riders are having to crawl into their cages to get from Point A to Point B. I thought I’d share some advice about calling police after an accident because the decision is often less obvious when you’re in a car. Typically, if a motorcycle is involved in an accident, there’s no question whether you need to call police; the damages and injuries are usually significant. But what about car accidents? [Read more…] about Should I Call the Police After an Accident?
Perspective
Under Every Motorcycle Helmet Lives a Philosopher
Bruce Philp was in his 50s when he says, “Something detonated inside me.”
He was sitting at his car dealership getting an oil change and looked across the street to a Yamaha dealership. [Read more…] about Under Every Motorcycle Helmet Lives a Philosopher
Letter From the Publisher – Third Quarter: 2018
October is always the month that makes me wonder where the year went. The mountains are getting a dusting of snow and Christmas is only 90 days away. In a couple of weeks, I will begin BikerDown’s Adopt a Family for the Holidays, and in a blink of an eye, The Children’s Hospital Toy Run will be upon us. [Read more…] about Letter From the Publisher – Third Quarter: 2018
Freedom isn’t Free
By: Don Enninga, ASM Instructor/ABATE of Colorado Northeast Coordinator
Freedom isn’t free. How many times have you heard this stated in conversations about our nation’s veterans, the military in general, our law enforcement and other patriotic settings and events? My Father was a WWII Veteran, and I have a great painting on my bike with “Freedom isn’t Free”, the American flag and an eagle as a tribute to him. Freedom in our country has been secured by millions of patriots like my Dad who proudly served our great nation. [Read more…] about Freedom isn’t Free
Texas Jury Says It’s Illegal for Any Bandido To Possess Weapon
By: David “Double D” Devereaux
A jury in El Paso, Texas decided Friday that it is illegal for a member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club to possess a weapon in the state. DT, a member of the BMC in El Paso, was arrested October 16th, 2017 on his way to work for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Although it was conceded by all sides that DT had no felony record and was not a convicted criminal, the prosecution argued, and the jury agreed, that merely being a member of the Bandidos was enough to consider an individual a gang member prohibited from exercising their 2nd Amendment rights. [Read more…] about Texas Jury Says It’s Illegal for Any Bandido To Possess Weapon
What it really means to be a rider that goes down
By Dennis Tye
To every individual in a motorcycle accident there turning points in recovery. A spot in your life where you either shut it all down or you suck it up and scream, “I GOT THIS!” [Read more…] about What it really means to be a rider that goes down
Beware of Fred Loya
I’m writing this article to urgently warn you about an insurance company that is not only preying on low-income Coloradans, but is also creating hardship and, sometimes, life-altering situations for innocent victims of motorcycle accidents. [Read more…] about Beware of Fred Loya
Observations of a one-legged biker
By: Dennis Tye
Injured Rider and Author of The Last Ride Strange title huh? Let me start at the beginning. On August 18th it was a beautiful day in Colorado and I was on my bike returning home from work. I was in a motorcycle accident and SURVIVED and am blessed to tell my story. Bits and pieces are pierced in my memory, I saw the SUV break to make a left turn, I saw the SUV hit the gas hard to get out of the way of traffic and I remember trying to goose it to avoid a crash. [Read more…] about Observations of a one-legged biker
2018 Colorado Motorcycle Expo: COC Perspective
This weekend will bring back the Colorado Motorcycle Expo at the Western Complex and vendors are beginning to move in, with 1 exception, the Confederation of Clubs and Motorcycle Clubs will not be attending. The COC will be having their own event at Mile High Harley Davidson in Parker. [Read more…] about 2018 Colorado Motorcycle Expo: COC Perspective