News - Tag Motorcycle Safety

April 6, 2026
Gear Up, Ride Safe: Motorcycle season approaches

As Alaska prepares for the summer, a familiar sound is slowly returning to the roads of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson – the hum of maintenance as riders inspect, tune and prepare their motorcycles, signaling the start of the riding season.
July 1, 2025
101 Critical Days of Summer: Prioritizing safety while embracing season

As summer kicks into full swing, the Air Force enters what is known as the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” a period spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day when off-duty mishaps and accidents historically spike across the Department of Defense.
April 4, 2025
Surviving Sunday: Former Airman credits fitness, safety course for living through devastating motorcycle crash

The distance between his motorcycle and the broad side of a box truck closes quicker than he can form a thought. He doesn’t think, he reacts with front brake, rear brake, no clutch and then his body and his bike slam into the stalled vehicle.
March 14, 2025
Hell on Wheels! Motorcycle rider finds his ‘edge’ in high-speed collision with deer on highway

When a rider coach encountered a deer carcass in the middle of the highway, he had to put his motorcycle riding skills to the ultimate test when a collision proved unavoidable.
Feb. 27, 2025
Motorcycle Safety Fair seeks to prevent mishaps

Motorcycle riders heard from a variety of agencies emphasizing the importance of safety at the Joint Base San Antonio Motorcycle Safety Fair held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. March 6.
Sept. 20, 2024
Collaboration key to safety

On 18 September 2024, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health office held an open house at their new facility on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The Air Force Safety Center partnered with the 377th Air Base Wing Safety Office to brief over a hundred
Sept. 3, 2024
Motorcyclists hone advanced safe riding techniques on closed circuit track

Local community riders were also invited to the closed circuit track where all participants explored more advanced riding techniques in a controlled environment. Participants received noise tests, instruction and time on the track all while connecting and learning from other riders.
Oct. 18, 2023
Motorcycle deaths on rise ... but why?

Calling all Airmen, Guardians, supervisors, and family members to call a “knock it off” for motorcycle riders. This is not to keep them from riding, but to urge them to wear their riding gear every time they ride, keep to the speed limit, and avoid drinking and riding.
July 27, 2023
49th Wing Safety conducts motorcycle group mentorship ride

The 49th Wing hosted a mentorship ride this past Friday here to participate in a local bike ride throughout Ruidoso, Tularosa and Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Mentorship rides are a great opportunity for riders to unite, no matter the rank, and safely ride together. They also provide a fun environment
May 30, 2023
Wrapping-up the Preseason Motorcycle Kick-off … Stay committed to riding safe!

As the Preseason Motorcycle Kick-Off comes to a close, remember to stay committed to riding safely with the right mentality, the right gear and inspect your motorcycles every time you ride. Assess the risks involved in riding and don't follow the crowd if they are involved in reckless behaviors

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