Upstate Rider Training

07/18/2026

A proper riding posture is the foundation of safe riding. Keep your head/eyes up and stay alert to your surroundings. Elbows should be slightly bent and your back straight for more precise steering inputs.

07/18/2026

I talk alot about SC ranking 2nd worst car drivers in the USA. But this is a great story about how much more aware riders are after training! Ride safe everyone

07/17/2026

The more you know...

07/15/2026

If I offered an ebike course, would anyone be interested to attend, or for their kids to attend? Its a 1 day, (4-5 hour) on bike, plus eCourse for about $99. Thoughts?

07/14/2026

This is a good thought, although I train riders to be "greedy", 6 seconds is better than 4, and 10 is even better. But practicing stopping is an important part of riding.

And I've been using a Brakefree helmet brakelight for a few years, it lights on the back of your helmet when you engin brake. Drivers seem to respond to it.

Always practice to sharpen skills.

Upstateridertraining.com

07/13/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Mark Albaugh, Kevin Awalt, Rich Carstensen, PT Lea, US GiddyUp MC Phillip, Ricky Graham, Rodney Duane Bush, Jeff Sauvage, Lorial Valzone, Connie Budurka

07/13/2026

Please visit UpstateRiderTraining.com for our course schedule! We're still in peak riding season in SC!

Practicing low-speed control in an empty parking lot, or secure location, can help build smoother clutch and throttle control.

These skills are crucial for your confidence on the road - so try to practice when you can.

Need more learning time? Head to an MSF range and take one of our courses.