Bell Helmets was an early adopter coming out a with a full line of helmets that remind of us of the 60s and 70s with that close-to-the-head look (appears as if there’s limited foam inside), but with all the modern helmet technology built in. I received the Bell Custom 500 helmet to test while riding across the western states. I fell in love with it from the moment I put it on.
Review: Bell Custom 500 Helmet
After a six-month motorcycle journey across 26 states, former beauty queen, soccer mom, and drug addict, Sash Walker was inspired to write a tell-all about her transformational life. “Rude Biker Check: Lessons From My Daddy,” is Sash’s story of her rising up from a humdrum life in the suburbs including a tumultuous marriage to how she got to where she is today.
From Soccer Mom and Drug Addict to Vibrant Motorcycling Woman
Having had my fill of setting up and packing bulky tents, and shivering through cold nights, I avoided camping with my motorcycle for many years. But motorcycle camping has come a long way thanks to all the new innovations in lightweight gear. Check out this review of Sierra Design’s Eleanor 19 sleeping bag, designed for women, and small and compact for motorcyclists.
Review: Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag for Motorcycle Camping
If any single article has revolutionized my camping experience, it’s Thermarest’s LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot. I could not have predicted what a difference it made in how soundly I slept, how well rested I felt, or how much easier it was to get up!
Review With Video: Thermarest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot for Motorcycle Camping
“Dear Joanne, Why does 99 percent of womens motorcycle riding gear only come in pink?” This is the first in a series of questions answered by WRNs new riding apparel contributor, Joanne Donn from GearChic.com. Find out Joannes answer here.
Why So Much Pink Womens Motorcycle Riding Gear?
Hitting Harley-Davidson dealerships this spring, the Elaine and Andy are the latest womens and mens motorcycle riding boots from the Motor Companys Footwear collection, the new Flex Vent Series. The biggest selling point of these leather boots is that they are waterproof! How great is that?
Waterproof Leather Boots for Women and Men
This compact solar powered charger from SolarMonkey Adventurer enables you to have the best of it all—getting off the grid with the option of connecting back in. You can charge everything from cell phones, iPads, battery chargers and more all while on the road.
Review: Solar Charger for Motorcycle Camping
Most exhaust pipes on a motorcycle run along or near the rider’s legs and boots. The proximity of the exhaust system is often closer for women riders as they typically have shorter legs. If youve ridden for any length of time mostly likely youve either burned a leg, burned a boot heal, or have experienced the excessive heat from your hot pipes.
Heat Shields for Motorcycle Exhaust Pipes
Touring across the continent through all kinds of weather and stretching the season to the extremes, I ask a lot from my riding gloves. As with all of my motorcycle riding gear choices, my goal is to get the most function from the fewest pieces. The ProSummer and ProWinter gloves from BMW meet my high standards.
Review: Gloves for Warm and Cold Motorcycle Riding
Heres the ultimate party attire! A hoodie that comes comes with a Neoprene beverage holder inside the front pouch pocket! Theres even a metal bottle/can opener attached to the inside pocket. Wearing the Party Hoody means youll always have an extra “hand” when your hands are full walking away from the food and drink table at your next party.
The Party Hoodie: Drink Holder Built Right In!