I spend a lot of time touring on my motorcycle in all kinds of weather. I live in Canada, but love riding all over the United States. My gear has to be comfortable, and keep me safe, warm and dry. While fit and function are the most important criteria, I want to get them in the fewest number of layers and pieces.
Clothing Review: BMW TourShell Jacket and Pants
Gone are the days when women riders had to forgo safety and protection for their motorcycling gear in favor of simply looking good. While most motorcycle apparel companies now offer a selection of functional and fashionable riding gear patterned for women’s bodies, there are limited choices for gals who want an fashionable look while riding their motorcycle. Enter the Alpinestars Vika line.
Clothing Review: Alpinestars Stella Vika Jacket, Pants Gloves
I’m an old soul, no two ways about it; a bit of a rebel, perhaps even a hoodlum. I prefer to stand out by embracing the ‘50s vibe of a motorcycle-riding-James-Dean rather than current trends in biker regalia.
Clothing Review: River Road Men’s Hoodlum Jacket
Where some lower priced jackets come up short, but the REVIT! Levante shines making it worth its $300 price tag. I wore the jacket in a light rain shower and stayed dry. The shell of the Levante is part mesh, part textile so it’s breathable and works as a summer mesh jacket when the liner’s removed.
Review: REV’IT! Levante Jacket for Women Riders
We get excited when a new company starts making quality women’s motorcycle jackets. The latest motorcycle company to branch out into women’s riding gear is Roland Sands Designs (RSD) with its Maven jacket.
Clothing Review: Roland Sands Design Maven Leather Jacket
Now that theres proof that women who ride motorcycles are happier and feel sexier than those who dont, the editors at Women Riders Now have gathered a collection of this springs most stylish leather jackets that will leave the wearer looking as sexy as she feels.
4 Sexy (and Functional) Black Leather Motorcycle Jackets
My husband, Norm, was getting tired of wearing the same leather motorcycle-riding jacket he’s had for years, so he asked me if I could find him something different. We ignored the silly adage that you shouldn’t mix leather and textile and chose a waterproof textile jacket that fits him perfectly, looks great with his leather chaps and looks even better when he’s sitting on his motorcycle.
Jacket Review: Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 for Men
It all began 4 years ago. With the children grown and out of the house, my husband, Neil, said, “Its time to start riding again.” I said, “Have fun”! I had never ridden on a motorcycle, except for once when I was 18, and that ride was enough for me. I also once rode on the back of Neil’s motorcycle and didn’t think it was that much fun. But, for my 50th birthday, Neil somehow managed to have me take motorcycle lessons.
Reader Story: Learning to Ride, One Motorcycle at a Time
Women Riders Now (WRN) is kicking off the holiday season with our annual gift guide of EXCLUSIVE DEALS just for WRN readers. You wont find these anywhere else! Shop from the comfort of your couch (or motorcycle saddle) and take advantage of these one-time offers. Some expire sooner, some later, so dont delay!
2013 WRN Holiday Gift Guide for Motorcyclists
Its always fun to check out new motorcycle products and test ride new bikes and I did just that a couple of weeks ago in Orlando, Fla., at the debut of a new motorcycle industry tradeshow held October 16-20, 2013. The American International Motorcycle Expo, AIMExpo for short, is the first of its kind in the U.S. that welcomed dealers, members of the industry trade, media, and consumers all in one place under one roof.
American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2013 Recap