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Al Lankford

Because of a Post Card…

It all started innocently enough in December 2015. A postcard, that I almost tossed without looking at, was  from our Village Administrator and the General Manager of County Rescue Services (the private contractor providing ambulance service to our area). The postcard announced an upcoming meeting at the village hall for residents interested in becoming an...
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Expert Tips for Selling Your Motorcycle

  Selling your motorcycle can be a rewarding and profitable experience, but it also requires some preparation and patience. Here are some tips to help you sell your bike successfully and safely. Know your vehicle and your price Before you list your bike for sale, you should know its condition, history, and value. Gather all...
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Riding With A Passenger

  Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience that many enthusiasts enjoy. However, when it comes to riding with a passenger, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind. First, check that your motorcycle is designed for two-up riding, meaning it has a passenger seat, foot pegs, and adequate suspension to handle the...
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No One Expects A Motorcycle Crash

No one sets out on a ride expecting that a motorcycle will go down.  As the author of ” A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” I often offer to run the back of group rides since I have training and supplies. There were several of us that were placed in various positions to be of help if needed...
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MOTOCAMP BULGARIA!

Interview of Polly Marinova, Co-owner of MotoCamp Bulgaria Interviewer- What’s your background, how long have you been riding bikes, and what were some of your most memorable trips around the world? My name is Polly and I am Bulgarian, from a town not far from the MotoCamp. I’ve been riding bikes since I was 16,...
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It All Started with an ASM Class

It All Started with an ASM Class  By Paul Callahan, NRAEMT    It all started with an ASM class.  Way back in 2007, I was asked to be a Road Captain with the Milwaukee HOG Chapter. As part of that process, I was supposed to take something called Bystander Assistance from some organization called Accident...
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10 Rules For Dealing With The Police

  10 Rules for Dealing with Police Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating and most people do not know what to do in those type of situations. Many people don’t know or understand the rights afforded to them or understand the level of compliance required of them when approached by police officers. The following...
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harley davidson motorcycle rider

ASM Training Used

The HOG chapter I belong to was conducting a group riding class. We use the class to teach new members and others how we ride as a group. After a 1 hour classroom presentation, we took to the road to put this information into practice. We had 2 safety officers riding sweep at the end...
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Yes, You Do Need Motorcycle Training

Want to be an exceptional motorcyclist? Take a training class. Written by Lisa Malachowsky Provided by: The data on training “The motorcycle riders involved in accidents are essentially without training; 92% were self-taught or learned from family or friends. Motorcycle rider training experience reduces accident involvement and is related to reduced injuries in the event...
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Chain of Survival

By Tony “Pan” & Vicki Sanfelipo The American Heart Association developed a “Chain of Survival” when considering responses to emergencies, especially cardiac in nature.  That chain has distinct links, each adding to the overall strength and effectiveness of the entire chain.  There are four links: 1. Early access 2. Early intervention 3. Early EMS (Emergency...
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Accident Scene Management and Road Guardians, What’s the Difference?

When you are reading one of our Road Guardians newsletters, do you ever find yourself wondering what the difference is between Road Guardians and Accident Scene Management? If so you’re not the only one, so let us clear up any confusion and explain the difference. Accident Scene Management Accident Scene Management was founded in 1996...
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ASM 2022- A Year In Review

This has been a heck of a year for Road Guardians! During those covid years it was a little quiet as far as in person training was concerned. Who knew that motorcycling would be the new safe activity! We enjoyed some wind-time and used those 2 years to get creative with how to connect to...
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If Only I Had Found ASM Sooner

  While on a cycle, I was hit on the left side and thrown several feet. I went down head-first onto a concrete curb. A drunk driver in a car was responsible for this in 1967. This happened in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the use of ‘helmet’ rules did not apply then. A witness on...
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Lisa Malachowsky

Lisa Malachowsky – ASM Lead Instructor

Phoenix, AZ – Lisa has been riding motorcycles since she was twelve. Her father taught her clutching principles, and off she went! Lisa became a long-distance touring rider and fell in love with the camaraderie shared between motorcyclists on the road. In 2005, After a 20-year career in the computer industry, Lisa combined that career...
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15 Tips To Avoid Crashes On A Motorcycle

The Best Way to Handle a Motorcycle Crash… Is To Avoid It In The First Place Unfortunately not all crashes are avoidable. While we cannot control other drivers or hazards that may come up on the road, we can control how we prepare and respond to them. Here is a list of 15 tips to...
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Crash Scene Safety

“BSI…the scene is safe!” Are words that will forever be etched in the minds of anyone participating in a skills test for Emergency Services certification. At that moment, most of us say those words to get it out of the way; our true focus is on the actual skills we are testing on. “The scene...
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Rider Uses ASM Info to Help Herself

We received the following from one of our students Vicki, I am so sorry it took me so long to get this to you. I was hung up with tons of work stuff. Please let me know if I can clarify anything for you. I realize reliving the crash may bother some riders, but it...
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9 Telltale Signs Your Motorcycle Needs a New Battery

  With Riding Season Coming Up, Now Is The Time To Check Your Battery Motorcycle batteries have a finite lifespan. Even those that came highly recommended will show signs of deterioration and need to be changed after three or four years. However, if a motorcycle’s battery starts to fail way before this time frame, something...
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How to Become an ASM Instructor

Ever Wonder What it Takes to Become an ASM Instructor? Accident Scene Management (ASM) Instructors are our boots on the ground! We are proud of the many motorcyclists, who are also healthcare providers, who have stepped up to serve the motorcycle community by teaching ASM classes. Because our classes are medical in nature, we want...
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Changes to our Interactive Maps

We Have Upgraded Our Maps! At ASM we are always looking for ways to make it easier for students to find classes they can attend.  In 2018 we added interactive maps to our website so that students could have a visual to see where classes are in relation to them. Now, in January 2022, we...
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ASM Individual Scholarship Program

Financial Aid for Individual Students In November 2021, ASM is pleased to announce that we were able to launch a new “ASM Individual Scholarship program”!  We feel that no individual that wants to be trained with our life-saving skills should be denied access to training solely due to not being able to afford to take...
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Free Instructor Training Offered

Free Instructor Training offered to increase class availability Many of you are aware that we gave away a very special motorcycle called the New Glory Flag Bike in a sweepstakes drawing. The event ended at “The Motorcycle Chase” in July in Cape Girardeau, MO, and was covered live on Cycle Source’s popular YouTube show. The...
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Helping Motorcyclists in the Philippines

Motorcycling in the Philippines According to South China Morning Post, in the Philippines, motorcycles are more popular than cars, outselling them by more than four to one. They first became popular there in the 1990s and now, there are 18 million two-wheelers on Philippine roads. Couple that with a lacking EMS system, getting hurt in...
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We Are Thankful

ASM Would Like to Give Thanks Motorcyclists’ lives have been saved, and injuries have been lessened, due to the training and care provided by students of Accident Scene Management. I personally assisted at many crashes this year. Too many! The one thing I can tell you is that securing the scene, having supplies to help...
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Scooter Crash

Seriously Injured Scooter Rider Helped

I am writing to let you know that the ASM training I took paid off last evening. I am just now coming down from the adrenalin rush I experienced.  My wife Mary Ann and I were taking the back way from the Shops of Havasu and watched as a vehicle ahead of us pulled to...
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Pickup Roll Over

ASM skills used on Iron Butt Ride

She was pinned in her truck, upside down… I had to use my ASM skills on our big ride last weekend for a lady who rolled her truck in the opposite lanes just as we were approaching – She was pinned in her truck, upside down and it took over half an hour for EMS...
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Biker Down

“I am writing about a horrifying incident that occurred over this past weekend within our motorcycle group…” Michele, Roxanne, Steve and I received our Basic, Advanced and Instructors ASM certification from Vicki Sanfelipo in Santa Cruz last fall and we all happened to be on this ride together. I can tell you that I have...
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July 2011 Newsletter: Women in Motion Wrapup and More!

July 2011 Newsletter: Women in Motion Wrapup and More! By Steve Johnson This is the time of year most of us have been waiting all year for: prime riding season. Looking at the pictures people have been sharing online, it seems everyone is out enjoying the summer weather. Things have been busy around Road Guardians...
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September 2011 Newsletter

Sturgis 2011 by Vicki Sanfelipo, Executive Director ASM, Co-Founder Road Guardians I remember my first ride to the Sturgis Rally in 1987. I was so excited and imagined that I was a cowgirl jumping on her horse with just a sleeping roll and a few dollars in my pocket. I climbed on board my 1979...
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