Well we're not even done with January and already we've got several people signed up for the Spring 2012 Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic. We have 12 spots for each day (saturday and Sunday) and we have seven registrations already.

These spots will probably start filling up faster as Spring approaches so I wouldn't wait too long if you want to get into the class. To help keep up with how full the classes are getting you can see the count at the right side of the page in the Total Control Count box. If you are not familiar with what these riding clinics are about you can see previous articles about it here or you can go to our Education and Training topics in our forums.

Via Timesfreepress.com

Tennessee saw the fewest traffic deaths in 48 years during 2011, according to preliminary figures released today by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. There were 947 traffic-related deaths last year on Tennessee roads.

It was the lowest number of recorded fatalities since 1963 when 941 people died in crashes. The 2011 dip was the third time in 48 years that crash-related deaths dipped below 1,000. Motorcycle deaths dropped 19.1 percent and the number of pedestrians killed fell 4.5 percent.

Read the rest of the story over at timesfreepress.com

Well the votes are in and the winners of the Nashvilleriders.com Best of 2011 in Motorcycling have been decided. Over the next few weeks we'll be visiting the winners in many of the categories (if not all) to interview them or in the case of roads, get some photos and videos of the routes and locations. So without putting it off any longer, let’s get to the winners!

Best Motorcycle Dealership (Non-Harley)

Cool Springs Powersports

Cool Springs Powersports in Franklin, TN took the top honor for Best Motorcycle Dealership (Non-Harley) for 2011 with over 40% of the votes. Cool Springs Powersports is a dealer for Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda. With a good selection of gear and accessories on hand as well as an excellent service department, this makes them a true “One-Stop-Shop when it comes to Japanese motorcycles. 

Sloan’s Motorcycle and ATV Superstore took second place with 23.%
Castle Powersports also made a good showing with 18.2%
Bloodworth Motorcycles was right behind Castle with 16.9%
America’s Motorsports only had a meager 1.3% of the vote

Hit the Read more link below to see the rest of the results

Nashvilleriders.com is bringing back Lee Parks' Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic to Tennessee this spring. The classes will be held on March 31st and April 1st this Spring here in Old Hickory, TN, just 10-15 minutes from Nashville. This will be a Total Control Level 1 class for people who have not yet taken the Total Control course or who want to take it again (I took the Level 1 twice myself). For details about the class you can visit the Total Control web site at www.totalcontroltraining.net. There you will find much of what you need to know from what the class covers to what you need to wear and bring to class.

Classes are kept small to make sure each person gets plenty of time with the instructors so classes are limited to 12 riders each. As such don't wait too long to sign up as these spots do go fast. Cost is $295.00 and if you're a registered Nashvilleriders.com member (which is free!) you save $25.00 making the fee only $270.00!

You can sign up now by clicking here or by clicking the Total Control Sign-Up link at the top of the page. The registration form also has more details about payment arrangements and other details.