Stay Safe During Summer Rides Follow These Tips to Stay Upright This Season
As a motorcyclist, there’s nothing better than those long summer rides, the warm air blustering around you as you cruise down the road. However, as always, it’s important to note the risks involved with riding. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, in 2016, there was a 14 percent increase in the number of motorcycle- related deaths. Follow these simple safety measures to ensure you’re not one of these tragic cases. First, wear a motorcycle helmet. Study after study has demonstrated that using a helmet while riding significantly reduces your chance of death in the event of an accident. Over half of the reported motorcycle fatalities in Utah in 2016 involved victims who weren’t wearing adequate head protection.
When operating any motor vehicle, avoid unnecessary distractions. As is proven time and time again, motorcyclists are much harder to see on the road than cars. This makes it doubly important that you remain alert at all times. Stay off your phone, minimize GPS use, and don’t eat or fiddle with the radio station. It may be impossible to completely reduce the danger involved in motorcycle use, but being aware of your surroundings will go a long way toward keeping you safe. Always keep your eyes ahead of you, examining your riding area to safeguard your projected course. Keep a safe distance from other motorists, obey the speed limit, and track the movements of cars carefully. If you can, avoid riding in dangerous weather, even going so far as to pull over during storms if necessary.
Every motorcyclist fantasizes about the liberating, breathtaking experience of riding a bike. Don’t scoff at common sense safety. It’ll ensure your ride remains the fun, thrilling experience you intended.
Avocado and Cucumber Cold Soup
Recipe inspired by kirantarun.com.
Summer may be drawing to a close, but the heat doesn’t feel like it’s going anywhere soon. Cool off with this light, cold soup and enjoy those last few sunny summer afternoons!
Ingredients
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1 lemon, juiced
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Olive oil
½ cup cold water
2 medium ripe avocados, halved 1 large cucumber, halved
1 clove garlic
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¾ teaspoon salt
6 stalks spring onions
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 jalapeno
Instructions
4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Coat halved avocados with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot. 3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once grilled, remove and place on platter to cool.
bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
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