A stylish pair of motorcycle-influenced gloves from two of our favorite brands. They’re a part of a collaborative line designed by The Ace Hotel for Japanese fashion retailer Beams. To make them, The Ace started with Washington-based artisan glove maker … Continued
Dakar: most epic motorcycle race on Earth. Dakar: too big, too wild and too much for even its organizers to cover effectively. A list of names next to a list of times does little to capture the sheer magnitude of … Continued
Need a demonstration as to why full-face helmets are a good idea? The numerical illustration created by Dietmar Otte, based on a research study he did on motorcycle safety, has always worked pretty damn well. Otte found that only about … Continued
If you live in LA, you’ve probably been to The Snake. If not, you’ve doubtlessly seen the videos on YouTube. Each weekend, riders flock to this road to hone their skills and find temporary internet fame by crashing in front … Continued
Of all the things you wear to ride fast on the street or track, the humble knee slider is probably the last item you’d think deserves an upgrade. A more expensive helmet will be lighter and vent better. A more … Continued
When Honda invited me last week to ride ATVs on the trails around Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino range, I didn’t hesitate. I thought it would be like past trips riding sport quads in Moab or Hungry Valley, so … Continued
Packing for our west coast Goldwing tour, we each opted to bring along an extra pair of shoes (which took up valuable space in the saddle bags). Would our new riding boots be comfortable enough to walk around in? How … Continued