Rider Education

#1 REASON MOTORCYCLISTS ARE NOT TRAINED Author: Vicki Sanfelipo, RN – Executive Director ASM   MONEY. I always tell my new instructors that though our cause is noble and there are millions of motorcyclists who need to be trained in First Response, our ask is a difficult one. We ask for both TIME and MONEY....Read More

WHY DOES ASM TEACH RESCUE BREATHING? By Vicki Sanfelipo, RN – Founder ASM   I received a question last week from a former student who has an Off Road motorcycle riding school in Colorado. This question has actually been asked many times before so I think it is time to answer to a larger crowd....Read More

Are you interested in getting a group trained?  Or maybe there isn’t a class available in your area at the moment and you want to know if something will be coming up?  We have many amazing Instructors located all over the United States that are happy to help!  Check out our newly upgraded Instructor Map to find...Read More

Accident Scene Management is removing barriers in order to train more instructors. In the past ASM has required a full 4-day, on site Instructor training class be completed in order to certify an Instructor to teach. This has made Instructor training difficult for not only the student but for the trainers as well. With Blended...Read More

To better serve our students we have been working hard to make our program accessible to everyone regardless of where they live.  While we have had an Online Refresher available for a while now, we recognized the need for an upgrade and we have done that along with making improvements!  Introducing the NEW Online Basic...Read More

Northern Nevada HOG Makes a Commitment to Safety    Robert Boom, ASM Lead Instructor and Head Road Captain. In March 2018, the Northern Nevada Chapter of the Harley Owners Group (NNHOG Chapter 2716) and Chester’s Reno Harley Davidson showed its commitment to helping prevent life threatening injuries by sponsoring and providing tuition assistance for two Basic...Read More

Written by: Melissa Juranitch,  MSF RiderCoach Motorcycle Marketing Specialist When the leaves are changing, deer are more active. Here are five fast facts that you NEED to know as a motorcyclist on the road. Because deer collisions are so prevalent in Wisconsin, we are using Wisconsin Statistics and resources. Keep in mind that these tips...Read More

Melissa Juranitch – Motorcycle Marketing Specialist As riders we face many dangers on the road. Luckily, there are also many preventative measures we can take against them. In the summer when temperatures soar, it’s easy to become dehydrated without realizing it. Learn how to recognize overheating danger signs to stay safe while riding. Everyone is...Read More

The sun is out and motorcycle season is here. I think most riders will agree one of the best feelings in the world is getting back in the saddle after a long winter. Last-minute preparations and repairs are being made with one eye on the forecast, and it’s easy to miss little details. One often...Read More

I’ve heard it all! Pull over safely Never pull over under a bridge Always drive to an exit to get off the highway Angle your vehicle to increase visibility Blah, Blah, Blah. What’s a biker to do? If you experience an emergency and are unable to drive to a “safe” location, what should you do?...Read More

A Harley-Davidson-sponsored study about women and motorcycles says those who ride are considerably happier, more confident and more fulfilled than those who do not. Freud asked, “What does woman want?” Harley-Davidson has the answer. She wants a motorcycle — or should. That is the result of a study of female motorcycle riders and non-riders, commissioned...Read More