http://www.allstate.com/rss/rss-channel-guide.aspx#1 Motorcycle provides a kind of freedom that's hard to match. With a wide array of articles, riders will find ways to further enjoy the open road while still safe on it. 60 en-us http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/driving-habits-around-motorcyclists-underway-in-Texas.aspx A campaign to decrease the number of motorcycle fatalities in Texas used group rides, memorials to bikers killed in accidents, and numerous other methods to promote safe driving habits, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/driving-habits-around-motorcyclists-underway-in-Texas.aspx Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:13:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/Man-loses-leg-in-motorcycle-crash.aspx An out-of-court settlement will see former New York Parks Department employee Christopher Pallotta collect $1.1 million from the driver who struck his motorcycle after allegedly running a stop sign, according to the Staten Island Advance. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/Man-loses-leg-in-motorcycle-crash.aspx Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:13:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/researchers-report-motorcycles-growing-around-world.aspx Despite the prevalence of four-wheeled cars throughout most of the developed world, the rest of the planet has a significant and growing population of two-wheeled vehicles, according to a report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA). http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/researchers-report-motorcycles-growing-around-world.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/military-motorcyclists-work-improve-safety-record.aspx A mentorship program designed to teach safe driving habits to military motorcyclists held a group ride in October, with 40 bikers taking the day to drive 162 miles for the 15th Military Police Internment and Resettlement Brigade Motorcycle Mentorship Program Autumn Ride, according to the Fort Leavenworth Lamp newspaper. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/military-motorcyclists-work-improve-safety-record.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/GA-motorcycle-event-benefit-retired-state-trooper.aspx Georgia state troopers last week rode their motorcycles as part of a charity event for the benefit of Herman Scoggins, a 26-year veteran of the force who is in need of a heart transplant, according to the Rome News-Tribune. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/GA-motorcycle-event-benefit-retired-state-trooper.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/error-elderly-driver-motorcycle-certification.aspx Sandra Sterner may have missed her chance to ride motorcycles along the highways of her native Pennsylvania, according to a recent report in the Morning Call newspaper, which covers the state's Lehigh Valley. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/error-elderly-driver-motorcycle-certification.aspx Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/two-wheels-not-four-Daytona-festival.aspx Although Daytona, Florida is best known for its beaches and renowned auto race, last week's Biketoberfest drew tens of thousands of attendees and made a significant economic impact on the area. The event happened even though the famous speedway was being repaved. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/two-wheels-not-four-Daytona-festival.aspx Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/surgeons-say-ATV-injuries-worse-motorcycles.aspx While motorcycles have long had a reputation for being one of the most unsafe forms of transportation, a study presented at the American College of Surgeons' annual convention says riders of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were more likely to suffer severe injury than motorcyclists. The off-road machines are frequently used to travel quickly over rough terrain, and many ride ATVs recreationally. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/surgeons-say-ATV-injuries-worse-motorcycles.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/Allstate-donations-motorcycle-safety-program.aspx Consumers looking for motorcycle insurance quotes will have the chance to donate to a safety cause, thanks to an initiative from Allstate. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/Allstate-donations-motorcycle-safety-program.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/NFL-star-brother-memorialized-motorcycle-ride.aspx Lance McCoy, the half-brother of Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, was killed last week after his motorcycle collided with a car. He was remembered this weekend by friends and relatives with a memorial motorcycle ride. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/NFL-star-brother-memorialized-motorcycle-ride.aspx Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/noted-texas-surgeon-dies-motorcycle-accident.aspx The head of the burn section of the surgery department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Gary Purdue, was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning by an alleged drunk driver. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/noted-texas-surgeon-dies-motorcycle-accident.aspx Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/California-governor-signs-motorcycle-noise-bill-into-law.aspx Motorcycling enthusiasts who use specially modified parts to make their bike's roar louder and throatier are out of luck in California. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger last month signed into law a bill cracking down on after-market exhaust systems. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/California-governor-signs-motorcycle-noise-bill-into-law.aspx Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:07:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/bill-curbs-motorcycle-noise-rankles-riders.aspx Despite a broad base of community support, many motorcycle riders are strongly opposed to a California bill, now heading to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature, which would place strict limits on motorcycle noise, according to the San Fernando Sun. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/bill-curbs-motorcycle-noise-rankles-riders.aspx Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/weekend-charity-motorcycle-event-extreme-safety.aspx Public safety officials in Minnesota are saying drivers in the southeastern part of the state should be on their guard this weekend, as the annual Fall Flood Run takes place and fills the roads with motorcyclists. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/weekend-charity-motorcycle-event-extreme-safety.aspx Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/black-motorcyclists-likely-lethal-crashes.aspx Researchers at Johns Hopkins University recently released the results of a study that found a higher fatality rate among black motorcyclists than among whites, despite black riders being more likely to be wearing a helmet at the time of a crash. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/black-motorcyclists-likely-lethal-crashes.aspx Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/south-dakota-motorcyclist-killed-by-distracted-driver.aspx The driver of a pickup truck who decided to check his text messages while behind the wheel triggered a chain-reaction accident that resulted in the death of 44-year-old motorcyclist Jon Christensen of Mitchell, South Dakota. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/south-dakota-motorcyclist-killed-by-distracted-driver.aspx Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/new-jersey-motorcyclists-injured-in-collision-with-bear.aspx A man and a woman riding a motorcycle on Green Pond Road in New Jersey struck a black bear last weekend, and were subsequently taken to the hospital with what the Daily Record newspaper said were "minor injuries." http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/new-jersey-motorcyclists-injured-in-collision-with-bear.aspx Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-theft-sharply-on-the-rise-in-kansas-city.aspx Using various methods and targeting expensive types of sports motorcycle, motorcycle thieves have been highly active in the Kansas City area in recent weeks, according to a report in the city's Star newspaper. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-theft-sharply-on-the-rise-in-kansas-city.aspx Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/cops-bust-motorcycle-theft-operation.aspx Hard work and a little luck helped police in Rutherford, New Jersey arrest members of a criminal gang accused of motorcycle theft, according to NorthJersey.com. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/cops-bust-motorcycle-theft-operation.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/everyone-plays-a-part-in-safe-driving-especially-around-motorcycles.aspx Every time someone drives, there is potential for danger. Whether it's behind the wheel of a car or on the back of a motorcycle, some risk of an accident is present. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/everyone-plays-a-part-in-safe-driving-especially-around-motorcycles.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:33:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/injured-in-motorcycle-accident.aspx Dr. Don Chow, an orthopedic surgeon and senior team doctor for the Ottawa Senators NHL hockey team, remained in critical condition on Monday after his motorcycle collided with a car. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/injured-in-motorcycle-accident.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:36:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/beware-of-wet-conditions-when-motorcycling.aspx Motorcycling experts warn that wet conditions can be tricky to navigate for inexperienced bikers, and that everyone should practice safe driving habits when it's raining. Unfortunately, water on the roads still causes frequent accidents, including one involving a 20-year-old Iowa rider. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/beware-of-wet-conditions-when-motorcycling.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:39:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/win-award-for-best-motorcycle-cops.aspx A team of Sheriff's deputies from Charleston County, South Carolina took the top spots in both the individual and group competitions at the Great Lakes Police Motorcycle Training Seminar, according to a report from the Charleston Post and Courier. The event was held in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/win-award-for-best-motorcycle-cops.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:42:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-noise-ordinance-moving-through-california-legislature.aspx The noisy blare of motorcycle exhausts could become a thing of the past if Senate Bill 435 becomes a law. The legislation would mandate tightening of emissions regulations for motorcycles, enabling police to crack down on bikers who modify their rides to be noisier. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-noise-ordinance-moving-through-california-legislature.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:45:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/increasing-numbers-of-female-motorcyclists.aspx The stereotype of the motorcyclist with his girlfriend clinging to the back of the bike may be quickly becoming history, as the ratio of female motorcyclists to their male counterparts continues to level off, according to a report in the Florence, Alabama Times-Daily newspaper. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/increasing-numbers-of-female-motorcyclists.aspx Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:22:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/vets-on-motorcycles-tour-for-orphaned-kids.aspx The American Legion announced on Friday that it would conduct a motorcycle tour through the central Midwest in order to raise money for a scholarship fund for the children of military personnel whose parents died on or after September 11, 2001. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/vets-on-motorcycles-tour-for-orphaned-kids.aspx Tue, 7 Sep 2010 8:54:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/france-motorcycle-festival.aspx With South Dakota's Sturgis motorcycle festival wrapping up just weeks earlier, a less well-known event took place last week in a tiny village of just 650 inhabitants on the western coast of France: The Madonna of the Bikers drew almost 10,000 motorcyclists from every corner of Europe, according to the New York Times. http://www.allstate.com/motorcycles/france-motorcycle-festival.aspx Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:30:00 CST