Thanks to the rise in popularity of retro open face helmets like the Bell Custom 500, 3/4 helmets with a faceshield are getting more attention. They give those of us who want the fun of a retro open face, but with more protection. Last fall Scorpion introduced the EXO-CT220, a 3/4 helmet that combines many features of its high priced competitors but at the budget price of just $149.99.
Helmet Review: Scorpion EXO-CT220
What are the pros and cons of riding jeans versus chaps? Thanks, a WRN Facebook Fan. Joannes response: I think it’s important to address riding pants as well in this question because they each have different features that are important to address.
Pros and Cons of Motorcycle Riding Jeans, Pants, and Chaps
Held USA is now offering a wide range of womens motorcycling gear including jackets, pants, gloves, boots, and armored casual wear. The expanded womens collection, that we at Women Riders Now are so excited about, includes textile, leather, and denim pieces, offering motorcycle clothing choices for every type of riding and sense of style.
New Womens Motorcycling Gear Collection Debuts
Two pieces of riding gear garner the most opinions from riders: helmets and gloves. I either see a rider not wearing any protective gear including no gloves, or a rider wearing every piece of protective gear, but still no gloves. Why is this? I decided to ask the one guy I know who eats, breathes and sleeps gloves, Lee Block, owner of Racer Gloves USA, the US importer of this leading Austrian glove brand.
Why Motorcycle Gloves Are So Misunderstood
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
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
We at Women Riders Now are big advocates of ATGATT (all the gear all the time), especially gloves as we treasure our precious hands. But we know some riders dont like to wear gloves. We met a rider who came up with a clever idea to protect her hands from sun and wind. Check out this short video.
VIDEO: WRN Reader Riding Tip – Pantyhose Gloves
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!
Biker Chic Boutique is an online store that brings unique and innovative apparel and accessories designed for women motorcycle riders, passengers, as well as those dreaming of living the motorcycle lifestyle.
Unique Motorcycle Purses, Helmets, Gloves, and Jewelry