It wasnt all that long ago that finding womens riding gear in large and/or tall sizes meant crossing the aisle into the mens department. Fortunately for todays women riders, those days are long gone.
Motorcycle Riding Gear Guide for Big Girls
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
Even just a few years ago, a woman who was tall, large or curvy—or any combination of the three—had a difficult time finding riding gear that would fit well, protect and help her look good while riding a motorcycle. And if she wanted a choice of styles? Forget it. Like me, many women have stuffed themselves into mens gear for years just to be protected or ride in gear that just doesn’t fit quite right.
Gear Guide for Big Girls: Leather Jackets
When it comes to finding riding gear for the lower half of the body, women riders who are tall and/or curvy have the hardest time finding gear that fits. Thats because there is a very limited selection of styles available in larger sizes, unlike jackets, where there are more options available. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list with the most current sizing and prices to date of leather pants and chaps in womens sizes 14 up to 26, including tall.
Gear Guide for Big Girls: Leather Pants and Chaps
When it comes to shielding hands and legs from cold air, most motorcycle riders think of heated gear. But if you’re looking for cold-air protection free of batteries and wires, check out this new product from Leader Motorcycle Accessories.
Keeping Hands and Legs Warm on a Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson is releasing a new Valentine’s motorcycling-themed collection for women featuring embellished heart-themed graphic shirts and several jewelry items to add a little bling to your life. There are 18 items to choose from.
Harley-Davidsons Valentines Collection for Women
Harley-Davidsons battery-powered heated riding gear has been out for a year now, and weve been busy testing it over all four seasons. Finally, an option for cold-weather riding that doesnt require having to remember to “unplug” yourself when you get off your bike. But how does warmth without wires stack up to the traditional non-battery-powered heated garments? Pamela Collins has the scoop.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Battery-Operated Heated Gear
Still need some ideas to give (or get) as gifts this holiday season? Weve got some more great ideas, this time for the man in your life who rides, as well as for anyone who has a motorcycle.
Motorcycling Gift Ideas for the Holidays Part 2
Biker Chicz of North America is the latest book released to cover the popular topic of women and motorcycling. With females being the fastest growing demographic of new riders for the last decade, there is a cultural yearning to understand what drives women to take up motorcycling, an activity that continues to be dominated by men and was once socially unacceptable for women to partake.
New Women Motorcycling Book Available December 1
What fun it is to give (or get) a gift resembling our passion of motorcycling. From big to small, weve compiled a list of new and exciting items that make great gifts for a motorcycling friend or loved one.
Motorcycling Gift Ideas for the Holidays Part 1