I’ve always enjoyed taking passengers and sharing my passion for riding motorcycles. But when my young daughter, Kaia, started asking me to take her for rides, I would immediately dismiss the idea. It’s one thing to accept the risk of injuring my own body, but to put my own daughter at risk was unimaginable.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Kids’ Riding Gear
OK, full disclosure right off the bat: I’ve been a big fan of artist David Uhl since I first met him nearly 20 years ago when he started painting Harley-Davidson-inspired images. I still kick myself to this day for not jumping at the chance to buy one of his limited-edition giclées of “Ruby,” one of David’s most recognizable works of motorcycle art.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Uhl Art-Inspired Tees
From a jacket that keeps you cool on those scorching riding days to boots that will take you from July to January, these new items from Harley-Davidson will have you riding in style this summer.
Motorcycle Boots, Jackets, Helmets and More for Summer Riding
With jeans you can wear while riding to new T-shirts designed by the worlds fastest motorcycling woman, these new products from Gravitate Jeans and Movoc 16:3 are all about letting you sport your passion on or off the road.
New Riding Jeans, Plus Tees Inspired by Leslie Porterfield
Who says safety gear can’t be sexy? This new D.O.C. Reversible Safety Vest from Missing Link is form-fitting, versatile and true to its name—D.O.C. stands for “Don’t Overlook Cyclists.”
A Safety Vest You Wont Mind Being Seen In
Whether you’re looking to get inspired for a new riding season or youre just in need of some good reading to tuck into your saddlebag, these new books are all about the love of riding on two wheels.
Kick Off Summer With These Motorcycle-Themed Books
A lot of women are choosing the comfort of a big touring motorcycle, but while they have the skills to handle the big bike, often their feet cant flat-foot the ground. Being flat-footed gives a rider more stability when moving a large machine around in parking lots. Thats where a low seat comes into the picture.
Lower Seat for Touring Motorcycles
I remember the days when women riders were hard-pressed to find feminine—or shall I say, nonmasculine—accessories for their motorcycles. That’s yesterday’s news, as entrepreneurs have been coming up with innovative ways to dress up your motorcycle to make it your own.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Classy Gas Cap Cover for Your Motorcycle
When it comes to shopping for helmets, there are hundreds of choices out there. Women now have the option to choose a modular full-face helmet designed just for them. Schuberth, a leader in high-end protective helmets, has designed the C3W, the womens version of the C3, the “lightest, quietest, most compact flip-up motorcycle helmet on the market,” according to Schuberth.
New Helmet Just for Women Debuts
A rider shopping for the perfect-fitting motorcycle will take into account many factors, but for most women riders, seat height is one of the biggest considerations. While finding the right seat height can be difficult for any rider, those with shorter inseams have a harder time than most.
New Seat Reduces Reach for Shorter Riders