Rider Readiness System (2026 Touring Edition)
Posted on Thu 01 January 2026 in Resources
Some rides are simple.
Some rides are serious.
But every ride gets better when you roll out prepared.
The Rider Readiness System™ (2026 Touring Edition) is the digital toolkit I built after years of real miles, real lessons, and a hard reminder that preparation is not paranoia. It is freedom.
This is not fluff.
It is a system.
🧭 What This Is
The Rider Readiness System™ is a premium set of touring checklists and rider guides designed to help you:
- Pack the right gear without overpacking
- Reduce avoidable breakdowns and surprises
- Prepare for weather, miles, and long days in the saddle
- Build a repeatable process before every ride
- Ride calmer, sharper, and more confident
Whether you're headed out for a day rip or a multi-state run, this system keeps you dialed.
🔥 Why It Matters
Most problems on the road are not "bad luck."
They are predictable.
- A tire that should have been checked
- A tool you assumed you had
- Rain gear buried under everything else
- A dead comms unit when you need it most
- Fatigue stacking up quietly until it becomes dangerous
Prepared riders ride differently.
They ride farther.
They ride smarter.
They ride free.
📦 What You Get
When you download the Rider Readiness System™, you get a bundle:
- Master Guide (Color Edition)
- Master Guide (Black and White Print Edition)
- Individual Single-Page Checklists (Color) for fast phone access and easy printing
You can use the full guide at home for planning, then keep the single-page checklists on your phone or in your tank bag.
🏍️ Who This Is For
This system is for you if:
- You ride weekends and want to stop forgetting small things
- You tour and want a consistent process for long-haul prep
- You travel to rallies and want to pack efficiently
- You are getting back into riding and want structure
- You want to ride with confidence instead of crossed fingers
You do not need to be an iron-butt rider.
You just need to care about doing it right.
✅ How Riders Use It
Use it however you like, but this is the simplest flow:
- Before the ride: Pre-Ride Safety Checklist
- Packing: Choose the list that matches your trip length
- Day-of: Weather + Conditions checklist
- Always-on: Saddlebag Essentials stays packed
- If something goes sideways: Emergency + Breakdown checklist
Simple. Repeatable. Reliable.
📍 Get It Now
👉 The Rider Readiness System™ is available now.
Access the downloads here:
Go to Rider Resources and Downloads →
Ride unrestricted.
Ride unencumbered.
Ride unbound.
— Phil
The Unbound Nomad