So I just got my endorsement to ride a motorcycle; my M.

I took the ABATE of Indiana basic rider course. The course was designed for non-experienced riders (hence the basic) and it was easy. I have been riding for a whole year. Unlike a mall ninja I rode my motorcycle in the rain, snow, sleet, ice, etc. If its cold, I put another jacket on, I don't say its too cold, I can't ride.

With gas prices going up the most reasonable thing to do is get a motorcycle. I am terrible with shifting and so I get terrible gas milage. I do like to speed up past everyone. My MPG in the city is around 35/40. That's much better than a car or even a hybrid because I feel its safer and more of an adventure.

The instructors told us, when you ride you have to continually practice. "You never have anything mastered" they repeated. It's the truth, riding involves a lot of skill and discipline. Many of which people lack. You cannot be on your cellphone or not paying attention. It only takes a split second to hit the dirt.

The safe thing to do is wear a helmet. Even though I am now legally not required to wear a helmet, beleive me, I do anyways. The reason being, most of the injuries involved in a motorcycle accident are to the chin, this is due to the physics of the crash.

Hence the reason I wear a helmet. I do not want to taste my handle bars.

Riding a motorcycle is something to consider. When you do always remember safety. You might be thick skinned and not think it matters; however, the pavement will undoubtedly prove you are not a worthy adversary.