Alaska’s Motorcycle Safety Crisis | Anchorage News

This summer in Alaska has been deadly for motorcyclists, with multiple fatal crashes spotlighting the real risks riders face—even when they’re doing everything right. Bonnie Welsh of Alaskan Bikers Advocating Training and Education emphasizes critical skills like quick stops and evasive maneuvers, plus essential gear like helmets and armored clothing. But safety isn’t just about the rider—it’s about drivers too. The ABATE mantra “look twice, save a life” urges motorists to see motorcycles, not just cars, and to ride defensively as if invisible. Welsh’s powerful message? Car drivers might just save lives—and gain empathy—by taking a motorcycle safety course themselves.

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