These might be handy for you solo riders out there
As a woman, planning any solo trip is a deliberate choice. Traveling alone raises several issues, from what you should pack to how safe you'll be on the road. Setting off for a solo trip on a motorcycle adds another layer
Prepare to empty your wallet
How much aspirin have you taken for your Christmas-shopping-induced headache? If you have friends who happen to be retro-bike riders, Moto Sapiens will lessen your agony by sharing this list of awesome motorcycle apparel and safety gear that will
by Aris Ilagan
Dad was my partner in crime
Let's admit it: Motorcycles are dangerous.The whole concept of riding a motorcycle sounds ridiculous: You're barreling down the road with an engine between your legs at speeds nature never intended, with most of your protection coming from what you
These notorious road obstacles can throw you off your bike
Sometimes we are inclined to believe that some groups are behind a wicked attrition scheme to avert the overcrowding of Metro Manila. Defective traffic lights, open manholes, abandoned road diggings, and dangling electric post wires could be examples. The callousness among government
by Aris Ilagan
Should you honk your horn or not?
As a motorcycle rider, you often end up dealing with all sorts of hazards on the road. Anything and everything out there seem to be out to kill you--from the deepest of potholes, to crazy weather (which we have been having
When pulling over is not your option
Were you among the riders recently caught in the midst of a nasty thunderstorm that hit Metro Manila? Did you stop riding and seek refuge in a safe place when flashfloods affected several low lying areas? Or did you opt to take
by Aris Ilagan
Some tips for a safe ride
The rainy season is upon us, and with the weather comes bad habits that riders have practiced for years. Among them is the dangerous habit of seeking refuge under an overpass or bridge in the rain. You'll see them during rainstorms:
The Ducati Riding Experience showed me the way
Rain or shine, I've been riding almost on a daily basis for the past few months.However, the riding skills I have (if ever I had them) were those from my dad's informal training sessions, some YouTube videos, and e-
Enjoy the scenery
After hours on the bike, a rider dismounts immediately, dumps his riding gear on a table, and throws his wasted body on the hotel lobby's sofa. Still gasping for breath, he pulls out a hand towel to wipe away sweat, and
by Aris Ilagan
Are you guilty of any of these?
Riding a motorcycle is one of the most rewarding and fun means of getting around our congested streets. Whether as a hobby or out of necessity, the increasing number of bikes on our roads also means that there are more and more
