We use this saying often as another way of saying ride safe and come home in one piece.  We do all we can to be safe on our motorcycles; wear the right equipment, get trained, get licensed, ride sober, ride responsibly and keep an eye out for those on cell phones, texting, putting on make-up, drinking hot coffee. . . . You know what I’m talking about.  Well, I hope to bring awareness to those on four wheels to watch out for those of us on two.

May is national motorcycle awareness month and I have started a grass roots campaign to bombard our local communities with signs in as many places as we can get with “May, Motorcycle Awareness Month, Look Twice, Save a Life”.  I wanted to do something this year to let the general public/non-riders know about motorcycle awareness month.  So why am I preaching to the choir?  And why a month early?  Well, quite frankly, I’d like your help and the sooner you know, the more prepared you are to help.

The following organizations are helping me spread the word to local businesses:  Tri-County ABATE, BACA, CMA, Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry and MODOT.  While out and about shopping, please be sure to acknowledge the signs and thank the business owner for displaying it.  As individuals you can tell your family and friends in person, by phone, text, facebook, twitter, and e-mail that riding season as begun in earnest and to please look for us!  If we can bring awareness to those on four wheels, maybe, just maybe, we can save a life.

Thanks to all the organizations for helping me out and to each of you for passing the information along.  Keep the shiny side up this riding season!

For more information you can go to MSA.com for general motorcycle safety information or go to msf.usa.org/riderperception to test your visual perceptual skills.