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With August’s dog days upon us, be extra careful on road

Hersey — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:23:29 +0000

I RECEIVED a call several days ago notifying me that my father had been in a serious motorcycle accident near his home in Montana. Apparently, the unusually warm 97-degree day had gotten to him and he suffered heat exhaustion and passed out. He went off the road and down a ravine, most of the way on his belly.

My father was luckier than most. He suffered a mere few broken ribs, road rash and a badly bruised face. The first responding officer on the scene told him that he had just left the scene of a similar bike accident where the driver hadn’t made it.

The western United States is experiencing record-breaking heat, and motorists there are being taken by surprise. But we in Virginia are approaching the hottest time of year as well, and commuters would be wise to prepare accordingly.

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Learn to Ride with Colonial Harley Davidson

Hersey — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:50:33 +0000

Have you ever wanted to learn to ride?
Do you have the bike?
How about an instructor?
Haven’t ridden for a while?
Or, would you just like to brush up on your skills?

If you have any questions please contact Kim Steinhoff, Rider’s Edge® Program Manager, at (804) 861-4700 or ridersedge@colonialhd.com. She will be happy to answer all your questions!

Motorcycle Training in the DC Area – How to Get Started

Hersey — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:34:59 +0000

My wife provided the inspiration to realize my childhood dream of riding. Friends provided guidance about starting with used bikes. And eBay provided a ample supply of bikes of all shapes, sizes, ages, and costs.

But all of that still left me with the fundamental dilemma, how do I get a motorcycle license with no experience, and how do I get experience on the road with no license? How do I even get the bike home, after buying it!?

The answer for the Northern Virginia area seemed to be Virginia’s Rider Training Program. For those who have driven around this area on the weekends during the spring and summer, you’ve probably seen them: lines of motorcycle riders moving slowly through bright orange cones in the college parking lots.

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