http://www.metropulse.com/news/handlebars/columns/newbie-journal/?partner=RSSMetroPulse Stories: Newbie Journal: Countersteer by Patrick Beesonen-ushandlebars/columns/newbie-journalhttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/may/27/riding-long-tail/?partner=RSSHighway 129, or “The Tail of the Dragon” as it’s more commonly known, is a dream road for many motorcyclists with its 318 turns in 11 miles. But for the unprepared, or unskilled, it can be a nightmare. Mention riding the Dragon to non-motorcyclists you’ll get responses full of words like “die,” “death,” “insane,” and “stupid.” These really aren’t the best words to have in your head when skirting Tellico Lake on the way to see if the hype is real. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-19069-733554handlebars/columns/newbie-journalPatrick BeesonKnoxville, TNRiding the Long “Tail”MetroPulseriding-long-tailurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-19069-733554Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/mar/23/wear-what-you-want-crash/?partner=RSSIt doesn’t matter how hot it is outside, or how long it takes to scrape together all of your riding gear. That phrase, “wear what you want to crash in,” summarizes perfectly the attitude motorcyclists of any level should take towards their riding apparel. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-18685-733489handlebars/columns/newbie-journalPatrick BeesonKnoxville, TNWear What You Want To Crash InMetroPulsewear-what-you-want-crashurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-18685-733489Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/mar/12/first-time-four-wheel-fray/?partner=RSSThe first time is always scary. Neither classes or friends or glossy magazines can really prepare you for the sweaty, queasy feeling you get when pulling out into traffic for the first time on a motorcycle. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-18608-733478handlebars/columns/newbie-journalPatrick BeesonKnoxville, TNFirst Time Into the Four-Wheel FrayMetroPulsefirst-time-four-wheel-frayurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-18608-733478Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/feb/19/msf-course-must-riders-old-and-new/?partner=RSSIt doesn’t matter if you’ve been riding for 15 years or 15 minutes: the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Ridercourse will make you a better, and safer, rider.
I took the two-day course, offered at two locations in West Knoxville, before I ever twisted a throttle. The reasons for my attendance were simple: My brother wouldn’t let me ride his motorcycle without my having a license, and I could get my license after taking the course. Oh, and it’s also a great way to spend a weekend learning about something exciting and new. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-18667-733457handlebars/columns/newbie-journalPatrick BeesonKnoxville, TNMSF Course a Must For Riders Old and NewMetroPulsemsf-course-must-riders-old-and-newurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-18667-733457Change0Usable