Linda Carruth is a freelance illustrator and designer who enjoys riding her motorcycle. Her professional work can be seen at lwwallace.com, but her motorcycle, humorous, and motivational designs are available at MadDashRiot.com, LinesByDesignBoutique.com, and at MadDashRocket.com.
This video features people taking their on-cycle skills test in Washington state. Our test (Motorcycle Ohio) was drastically different. In this video, apparently people were taking the test on their own motorcycles. There’s a guy with a bagger and another with a sport bike. When you take the Basic Rider Course here in Ohio, the […]
In this day and age, as riders, we ride in much heavier traffic, traffic that has a difficult time seeing us. We have to ride as if we are invisible; always watching, always anticipating. As if this isn’t perilous enough, we have to deal with distracted drivers, especially those talking on cell phones. And worse, […]
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has several videos on their website that you might find interesting. If you’re learning, we highly recommend taking a look.
Countersteering. Not sure what that is? If you ride, you should become familiar with this concept. Two books that provide some excellent insight into countersteering and other concepts you need to become familiar with are David Hough’s Proficient Motorcycling and Motorcycling Excellence from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. And here’s a video to get you started. […]
Jerry Palladino, also known as the “Motorman”, is a motor officer instructor in central Florida. He has created a series of videos to help people learn how to ride. His Ride Like A Pro series is EXCELLENT! Get this stuff in your head and then practice, practice, practice. It doesn’t get any better than this. […]
Ever heard of a stretch of road called “the tail of the dragon”? How about “the tree of shame”? The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, NC is a curvy stretch of road with 318 curves in 11 miles. There are other favorites in the area, but this one is pretty well-known. If you’ve […]
Itchymoche. His tag line is “Ride hard. Die free”. Too many videos to list. Not all of his videos are about motorcycles, but the ones that are motorcycle related offer an interesting perspective that, for the most part, rings true. He talks about what a real biker is, sometimes admitting it’s all in fun. But […]
We All Start Somewhere… Where Are You? I didn’t find myself laughing, but I did gasp several times. I feel for this guy. I remember when I was learning; however, I’m not sure what the first part was about and I’m not sure what his problem was going down that hill. Maybe it was the […]
Fun To Watch Even If You’re Not Into Bikes Watch these motor officers ride an intricate, close pattern. This takes mad skilz and of course, years of practice. I find this kind of sharp precision motorcycle riding fascinating. I’m very envious of their skill; I’ll never be this good. I really think you’ll enjoy this […]
Triker Hottie T-Shirt This Triker Hottie design features the caption Triker Hottie above hot pink scroll work. Pretty AND sexy. This baseball style capped sleeve, almost sleeveless, shirt comes in 3 possible color combinations and boasts these additional features: Women’s Cap Sleeve T-Shirt 6.1 oz 100% combed ring-spun cotton 1×1 rib Junior’s sizing; Size up […]
A Woman’s Place is In The Saddle
A Woman’s Place Is In The Saddle Natural Tee Now WE say where we belong. This design reads: "A Woman’s Place is in the Saddle" in a quaint graphical layout. Wearing this design will leave no question as to where you stand! More Info See More Items With This Design See This Design on Black […]
My Bike. My Ride. It Changes Everything. Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt When you own your own motorcycle, it does change everything. Suddenly, you no longer have to wait to be asked along. YOU decide when it’s time to go for a ride. The term Lady Rider takes on a whole new meaning. It’s the same […]
Feel The Wind Sweatshirt Have you ever seen a car going down the street with a dog with his head out the window? See? They know. There’s nothing like feeling the wind in your face, and what better way to do that than on a bike? This design reads "Feel the Wind" with a motorcycle […]
You Can’t Put Anything Better Between Your Legs
Motorcycles— You Can’t Put Anything Better Between Your Legs Classic Thong If you ride you know it. Motorcycles. Nothing beats them. Nothing, NOTHING, compares. Don’t you just want to hop on this bike and ride away? What could be better? This design features a motorcycle drawing and "Motorcycles. You can’t put anything better between your […]
Red Bike Lady Rider Baseball Jersey Lady Rider design for the woman motorcycle rider. This design features a stylized red motorcycle icon and a hot little flame. Absolutely perfect if YOUR motorcycle is red, or if you just like red! More Info See More Items With This Design See More Bike Colors More […]
If I Have To Explain It You Wouldn’t Understand Women’s Cap SleeveT-Shirt If you had to explain why you love riding, what would you say? Say it with one of these items that depict an illustration of a cruiser style motorcycle, with a caption in chrome lettering that reads "If I have to explain it… […]
Gas, Grass, or Ass? Honey, I AM Riding FREE! Women’s T-Shirt The old saying goes: "Gas, grass, or ass; nobody rides for free." Oh yeah? Not anymore, Buster. This gal rides for free, any old time she wants! More Info See More Items With This Design See This Design on Black White on Black […]
