The MSF RIDE Day events give new riders a free first motorcycling experience. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is celebrating Motorcycle Awareness Month this May with two initiatives: MSF RIDE Day events and MSF DIY Challenge. Motorcycle Awareness Month was established in the 1980s to raise awareness of motorcyclists on our roads and to advocate for practices that keep all road users safe. The MSF’s efforts work to that effect by providing new riders a chance to try riding and by encouraging existing riders to practice their skills to become sharper riders. The MSF RIDE Day events are free to participate in, and everything is provided, including the motorcycle, helmet, and gloves. Designed to give those interested in riding their first taste of a motorcycle, the events consist of MSF-certified RiderCoaches guiding participants through the basics of the controls, balance, and operation of a motorcycle. Some RIDE Day events also offer SKILLS Checks for experienced riders to get feedback from coaches on their technique. Throughout the month of May, MSF RIDE Day events will take place in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, New York, New Hampshire, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Visit the event’s webpage for more information and to find a RIDE Day event near you. Find all DIY Drills videos on the MSF website. There are 17 videos in both categories. The MSF DIY Challenge promotes the MSF DIY Drills, which are a series of videos that walk riders through exercises and techniques to continue developing their riding technique. On the MSF website, riders can find videos sorted into two categories. The Quick Drills videos are short animations to help riders review a drill while practicing in a parking lot. The Practice Prep videos are longer and include additional tips and real rider examples to thoroughly explain the exercise before your practice session. The DIY Challenge is supported by Comoto, which is awarding free gear to selected participants. Those wanting to participate in the challenge can try out some of the exercises in the DIY Drills videos, record their attempts, and post the results to social media using the hashtag #MSFDIYDrills. Whether you’re new to riding or have many miles under your belt, Rider encourages you to take advantage of these free resources during Motorcycle Awareness Month. For more riding tips and skills exercises, check out our monthly Motor School with Quinn Redeker installments. The post MSF Offers Free Riding Resources During Motorcycle Awareness Month appeared first on Rider Magazine.

What happened when a Bandidos member allegedly shot a Mongols motorcycle club rider on the Texas expressway? In this biker news update, we break down the latest arrests and court outcomes rocking the motorcycle club world. Gilbert Corales, a Bandidos MC member, was arrested in Odessa for the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the April 25 shooting of a Mongols member near West Loop 250 North in Midland, Texas. The victim is in stable condition, but this incident highlights the intense heat between clubs and Texas’s aggressive anti-gang task force approach. We also cover the Portland, Maine biker brawl fallout involving the Outlaws. Two men—Christopher Hanken and Caleb Pelky—pleaded guilty to assault charges after a deadly patch policing incident that killed Susan McGra Hugh Gray and injured others. Aggravated assault conspiracy charges were dropped, but the case shows the real consequences of club disputes caught on video. Texas continues its reputation as the king of motorcycle club profiling post-Waco Twin Peaks, with gang task forces cracking down hard on patched riders. This episode discusses why public violence like shootings on motorcycles hurts the entire biker community and what lessons clubs should learn moving forward. If you follow Bandidos MC, Mongols MC, Outlaws MC, biker club news, 1%er culture, or motorcycle club drama, this update is for you. Drop your thoughts in the comments—do you think these incidents are retaliation or something else? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Latest MC Updates 1:07 Bandido Arrested for Shooting Mongols Member in Texas 1:18 Texas Anti-Gang Task Force Report Details 2:05 Why Texas is Tough on Motorcycle Clubs Post-Waco 3:55 Portland Biker Brawl – Outlaws Related Case Update 4:17 Guilty Pleas, Assault Charges & 30 Days Jail Time 5:25 Victim Impact & Patch Policing Discussion 5:58 Final Thoughts on MC News & Viewer Comments Bandidos Hits Mongols in Bold Ambush In Texas Man Stuffed in Crypt by Murderous Harpy Warlocks Motorcycle Club Death of David Allen Coe A True Outlaw A Look At His Life Biker Protocol Gurus Are Full Of Crap SAVE YOURSELF A BLACKEYE MONGOLS MC WAR ESCULATES AGAINST BANDIDOS SHOOTINGS BEATINGS

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