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REVIEW: Garmin Zumo GPS

Getting lost is never fun. Having to stop and pull out a map or ask for directions can be frustrating and slow down a good days ride. Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have been around since the 1980s when they were used mostly for outdoor recreation. Only recently have they become very popular accessories in automobiles, and standard equipment on many boats. Now, the Garmin Zumo 550 makes its debut specifically for motorcycles. Diane Ortiz navigates the use of the new gadget.

REVIEW: Garmin Zumo GPS

Sturgis Women

This years Sturgis rally was all about the women. While attendance numbers were down Sturgis Rally Director Pepper Massey said unofficial estimates were around 350,000 (versus the 500,000 its been the last few years) the presence of women riding their own motorcycles was more powerful than ever.

Sturgis Women

Off-Road Riding On the Rise

While most motorcyclists claim the open road as their turf, a growing number are switching to the open off-road. In response, land managers and nonprofit organizations are reminding riders to minimize their impact when in the outdoors.

Off-Road Riding On the Rise

REVIEW: SHIFT Leather Jackets Gloves

SHIFT has grown into an internationally recognized brand producing innovative riding apparel for markets all over the world. The company has introduced several new items for 2007, like the Siren leather jacket for women and the Primer leather jacket for men. WRN contributors Teri Conrad and Robbie Smith road tested these items and share their impressions.

REVIEW: SHIFT Leather Jackets Gloves

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