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New Helmets, Accessories and More

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Helmet Reviews, Leather Jackets and Vests Reviews, Lifestyle Products, T-Shirts and Casual Wear Reviews, Underwear and Armor Reviews

Excitement was high at this years Indianapolis Dealer Expo in February, where motorcycle dealers shop for new products to put in their stores. Even though the uncertain economy kept a lot of exhibitors from attending, there were still plenty of new products to look at. The good news is that the marketplace seems to be responding to the increasing number of female motorcycle riders, and our choices in quality riding gear continue to expand.

New Helmets, Accessories and More

PRODUCT REVIEW: Waterproof Riding Boots from Harley-Davidson

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Boot Reviews, Harley-Davidson Clothing Reviews, Waterproof Gear Reviews

No matter how you slice it, women riders are still motorcycling underdogs. For years, I wore men’s boots because women’s styles just weren’t available. I’m talking about real riding boots with reinforced and sturdy waterproof material, ankle protection, and nonskid soles. All I found on the women’s shelves were boots with ridiculously high heels and frilly adornments.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Waterproof Riding Boots from Harley-Davidson

April Is Get Out and Ride Month

Categories: Uncategorized

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is celebrating April as “AMA Get Out and Ride! Month.” While some motorcyclists live where just about every day is a day in the saddle, many riders are stuck in a deep freeze all winter. Theres no better way to rekindle Americas ongoing love affair with two- or three-wheeled wonders than a monthlong ridefest.

April Is Get Out and Ride Month

Gear Guide for Big Girls: Textile Jackets and Pants

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, BMW Clothing Reviews, Firstgear Reviews, Gear in Large Sizes, Harley-Davidson Clothing Reviews, Joe Rocket Reviews, Lightweight Gear Reviews, Olympia Moto Sports Reviews, Pants and Chaps Reviews, Riding Suit Reviews, Rukka Reviews, Smaller Brands Reviews, Textile Jacket Reviews, Tour Master and Cortech Reviews

Textile motorcycle riding gear was once worn only by adventure-touring and off-road riders. Now these abrasion-resistant fabric jackets and pants are nearly as popular as leather gear among the mainstream street-riding population. Over the last 10 years, we’ve seen major advances in fabric versatility, as well as in style and sizing. You asked, and designers listened.

Gear Guide for Big Girls: Textile Jackets and Pants

Editor’s Blog: Motorcycle News of Interest, Week of March 21

Categories: Everyday Miracles

I love when a company puts its money where its mouth is—companies that say women are an important, influential and powerful demographic in motorcycling and then do something about it. Can-Ams Spyder parent company, BRP, is holding two women-only demo events in April allowing female riders to test the new three-wheeled Spyder roadster in a very pleasant and inviting experience.

Editor’s Blog: Motorcycle News of Interest, Week of March 21

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