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Season of Change

One of the most beautiful times of year to ride is during fall as nature’s colors reach their full brilliance. However, despite the season’s beauty, fall can be an especially dangerous time for riders. With days getting shorter and temperatures falling, motorcyclists need to adjust their riding techniques accordingly.

Don't Cut the Convoy

Have you ever seen a convoy of military vehicles on your local interstate and wondered where they were going? Did you question whether you could cut into the formation to get into a faster lane? That was an issue I experienced when an impatient civilian motorist nearly caused a fatal accident during a convoy movement last year.

  • 1 September 2024
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Preparing for a Disaster

National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and held annually in September, is a good reminder that natural and manmade disasters can strike at any time. It's important to have a planned response when you're at work, home, on vacation or on the road.

  • 1 September 2024
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Staying Sharp on the Water

Gather 'round, folks, for a tale that'll get your heart racing faster than a Jet Ski on Lake Whitney. This story highlights a close call that had us thanking our lucky stars and learning a valuable lesson about staying sharp when out on the water.

  • 1 September 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Maintain Your Fluid Levels

As a kid, I was into sports and played basketball in the park during summers in the Bronx. Back then, my coaches always warned me to stay hydrated. That’s advice I should’ve incorporated into riding my motorcycle.

  • 25 August 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 244
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Drowning: A Deceptively Quiet Event

Drowning is almost always a deceptively quiet event. The waving, splashing and yelling that dramatic conditioning (read: television) prepares us to look for is rarely seen in real life.

  • 4 August 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 273
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