Two-Wheel Injuries and Fatalities Dropped in 2013
For the first time since 2009 and only the second time since 1997, two-wheel fatalities and injuries are down, according to the NHTSA.
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Corazzo Introduces Matching Leather Mens Jacket and Gloves
Scooter-centric rider gear maker Corazzo has introduced new matching leather gear. The matched jacket and gloves feature brown leather and reflective elements throughout, just as we’d expect from the Portland-based gear company.
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This Week in Scooters: Feb 2-8, 2014
With snow falling on us here in Chicago as I type this, it’s felt like a very indoor week here at ScooterFile. Yet for all the cold weather blah, this week saw some of the most fun content we’ve ever shared.
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Opinion: Let’s Treat Distracted Driving Like Drunk Driving
Here in Illinois it’s recently become illegal to use a “hand-held device” — i/e a mobile phone — while driving. This is intended to…
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This Week in Scooters: Jan 19-25, 2014
This week got a little heavy, but lots of great information for scooter fans. We shared a story citing how alcohol-related fatalities amongst two-wheel…
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Fascinating Patterns in Two-wheel Safety Statistics
Safety statistics, for example, can tell us a lot about what risks are most apparent for a given activity. Obviously here at ScooterFile we’re most interested in two-wheel safety statistics because they give us key information and make good basic safety decisions like staying sober and wearing a helmet. Yet what else is there to be gleaned out of the numbers?
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Alcohol-Related Fatalities On the Rise
Let’s face it, alcohol use at scooter events is the worst kept secret in the scooter community. Getting together for a drink is a…
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Two-wheel Fatalities Up 6.6% According to NHTSA
We know it’s a downer, but it’s important that scooter fans keep safety in mind. Although we’re not sure why the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports its findings on a six year delay, the NHTSA has released a report related to road fatalities in 2007.
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The ScooterFile Guide to Autumn Riding
Occasionally cooler temperatures, shorter days and pumpkin-flavored everything means only one thing: Autumn is upon us. For this scooter fan, autumn is my absolute favorite time of year to ride.
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Video: The Dianese D-Air Street System In Detail
We are of the opinion that there is zero difference in the safety risks taken on a scooter to those taken on a motorcycle. Wearing your riding gear can quite literally save your life. Thankfully, that gear is only getting lighter, lower profile and easier to live with in time.
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