Risk Management Magazine

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.

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.

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.