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

Arizona ASM training has suffered since Teresa McClelland-Martinez (beloved ASM instructor, nurse nick named Trauma Mama) moved to Texas to help open new free-standing Emergency Care Centers. She started out at the South Eastern tip of Texas and now working on doing the same in the San Antonio area.   After a few years of...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

New Instructor Training Model Takes Off! I feel like a proud mama some days. When I hear of the accomplishments of our Instructors and how engaged they are in their communities it makes me smile. Lately we have been adding quite a few new Instructors. Last August, we removed some of the blocks that were...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

Introducing our new Class Map!  We have created a brand new way for you to search for available classes in your area.  Check out our Interactive Map where you will have the ability to see exactly where classes are in your area.  You are able to zoom in and click on the markers to learn...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

Do you know what to do at the scene of a motorcycle crash? Have you wanted to take an ASM Class but weren’t able to find one in your area?  Or maybe the dates didn’t work out, you didn’t have a full day to commit to the class or it has been ages since you...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

Online Learning Coming Soon   Thanks to our Road Guardian members and supporters we are in the process of creating modules for our Online Learning ASM renewal courses.  We have upgraded our platform to a new interactive learning program so that our students will get more out of their course.  During this process we have...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

Accident Scene Management trains both motorcyclists and professional rescuers. Who arrives to a scene first, often it is a Law Enforcement officer who has first responder training and is there to control the scene and provide life saving care. ASM has trained both EMS and Law Enforcement, most notably: State Patrol in South Dakota and...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

Many specifics of motorcycle trauma like jaw thrust rescue breathing, helmet removal, traffic control and moving the injured are not taught in First Aid and CPR. We teach classes all over the world on these things so that when you get to the scene of a motorcycle accident, you are prepared. Helmet removal, jaw thrust,...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

Motorcycle Fatalities by Deer are Higher in 2016 Provided, with permission, by ABATE of Wisconsin It’s the perfect ride; quiet country road, smooth pavement, picturesque scenery and the hum of the road. Just the motorcycle and the country; an escape from the stress and business of life. Suddenly a deer appears out of nowhere and...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

An ordinary first aid kit just won’t cut it.  The types of common injuries that motorcyclists may experience need a special balance of first aid supplies. It is important to know the purpose of and how to use every item in your motorcycle first aid/trauma kit– otherwise its just taking up valuable space. Injuries a...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

By Vicki Sanfelipo, RN/EMT Group motorcycle rides can be fun and many close friendships are forged through shared experiences. For some people, a group-ride means that a few friends meet at a truck stop early morning and they don’t return home until it gets dark out. For others, the group’s Road Captains, Road Guards or event planners plan a...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

Content and picture provided by Aaron Rote. Sometimes, the best way to break a bad habit is to avoid forming it in the first place. This can be especially true for new motorcyclists, who require an extra degree of care and vigilance when first heading out on the open road. Whether by choosing the right apparel,...Read More