Quick Tips to Stay Safe On the Road Stay in the Saddle
Another thing: If the bike feels too heavy, it probably is. ATGATT. Wear all the gear, all the time. You don’t want a nasty streak of road rash if you spill. Full pants, a reinforced jacket, and gloves are essential. Keep in mind, if you’re forced to bail, your hands will hit the road first. Ride defensively. According to a study by the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research, in accidents involving a bike and car, cars were at fault 60 percent of the time. No surprise there. Don’t give drivers any opportunity to run you off the road. Keep an eye out for sudden lane changes and especially for cars pulling out of side streets.
We know that there are few things in this world better than cruising down the highway on your bike. But, as any rider will tell you, biking can be a risky proposition because of other drivers being distracted or simply not seeing you. We may be a motorcycle accident injury firm, but the absolute last thing we want is for you to get hurt. The key to avoiding injury is to simply be smart. Never speed and never drink and ride. Besides that, it’s good to stay educated. Here are some quick tips to keep you upright and in the saddle. Find a bike that fits you. When you’re seated, you should be able to rest both feet flat on the ground with ease. Ensure all the controls are well within reach.
Celebrate Dad all month long with a burger he’s sure to love!
INGREDIENTS:
Dad’s Whiskey Burger
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4 (6–6 ½ ounce) hamburger patties
¼ cup whiskey
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 strips bacon
8 thick slices American cheese
2 largeVidalia onions, peeled, cut in half, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
1 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns
hamburger patties. Marinate for 15 minutes, then flip andmarinate another 15 minutes. 4. Grill burgers over medium- high heat until cooked to desired doneness. 5. Add two slices of cheese to each burger in the last minute of grilling. 6. Put hamburgers on buns, then top with a large spoonful of caramelized onions. Top with bacon.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove and cool. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. 2. In a large skillet, combine olive oil and bacon fat, then add onions. Cook over low heat. Add salt and turn onions often for 30–40 minutes until caramelized. 3. Place whiskey and chopped garlic in a shallow dish and add
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