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Can Motorcycle Safety Foundation Training Unlock Adventure?
Actor Ian Ziering used MSF DirtBike School training to unleash an ADVnado of riding fun in Alaska.
The Scam That Sparked an Obsession
Corey Seymour enters the world of motorcycling as the unwitting victim of what, in retrospect, was a kind of scam.
From a 20-Mile Commute to a 3,200-Mile Trip Across America
Andria Yu likes to try to make everything she does fun, including the dull 20-mile commute to work at the newspaper. The solution: get a motorcycle! She can save fuel and have an exhilarating commute.
How I Rediscovered Wonder at the World Through Motorcycling
Michael Frank rediscovers motorcycling and gets closer to friends and nature with every thrilling bike ride.
Helping You Ride Your Best Since 1973
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation—a significant milestone reflecting generations of thoughtful and dedicated work by the MSF community.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Awarded the 2022 Visionary Award from the Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation
The Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation presented its 2022 Visionary Award to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for its work in rider education, promoting safety and awareness for motorcyclists, and for its positive influence on the Arizona motorcycling community.
MSF Launches a Rider Course for Adventure Bike Riders
IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2022 — The Motorcycle Safety Foundation will help adventure and dual-purpose riders looking to learn fundamental off-road skills through its newest offering, the AdventureBike RiderCourse (ADVRC). The course features 12 exercises and an adventure prep discussion that
White House Recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2022 — President Biden recognized May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in a letter from the White House that acknowledged the millions of Americans who ride, and that “a motorcycle offers freedom, recreation, and the opportunity to
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Calls on Motorists to #SeeMotorcycles as More Riders Get on the Road
IRVINE, Calif., April 26, 2022 — Two years of strong motorcycle and scooter sales, continued demand for rider training, and higher gas prices mean more riders are likely to be on the roads this spring and summer, so the Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Elects Board Officers and Welcomes Two New Trustees
IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2022 — The Motorcycle Safety Foundation elected board officers. Croft Long of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. was re-elected chairman; Jason Tolleson of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. was elected vice-chairman; and Chase Rastegar of Suzuki Motor USA,
Research: The MSF Difference – Training Systems Developed Using Data
IRVINE, Calif., May 26, 2020 – Motorcycle safety starts with research. It’s the cornerstone of the MSF’s Rider Education Training System. And encouraging new motorcyclists to start out with formal rider training, and experienced motorcyclists to take refresher courses, is a big
ForCarDrivers.com Introduces its “Driver’s Commitment to Safety” Checklist for Use by Car and Truck Drivers
IRVINE, CA. May 1, 2017 – ForCarDrivers.com, a program created by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, has introduced a new tool to help novice and experienced drivers stay safe behind the wheel: the ForCarDrivers.com “Driver’s Commitment to Safety” checklist. The MSF has previously published
Let’s Prepare Now to Ride Again Soon
IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2020 —During the COVID-19 outbreak, riders everywhere are anxious to see a return to normal so that we can head out to our favorite trails, scenic roadways, and motorcycling events. For now, many of us are
MSF Calls on All Motorists to be Safethis Memorial Day Weekend Five Tips for Riders and Five for Drivers
IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2020 – The entire MSF staff and thousands of RiderCoaches across America urge all motorists, whether on two wheels, four, or more, to be safe and take care of one another on the road this weekend. “Memorial
Stay Safe this Memorial Day and the Rest of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
IRVINE, Calif. May 19, 2020 – MSF staff and RiderCoaches have a number of important safety messages for riders heading into the long holiday weekend and the rest of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Whether it’s a day trip or a three-day adventure,
MSF & AMA Team Up To Promote Motorcycle Rider Education
MSF & AMA Team Up To Promote Motorcycle Rider Education May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2021 — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the American Motorcyclist Association are teaming up to