When we dream
Here’s a neat little video from Alpinestars that’s one-part ad and one-part motivational video. Not gonna lie, I picture jumping over Tower Bridge when I’m riding sometimes too.
Gear: Alpinestars SMX-1 boots
These Alpinestars SMX-1 boots promise to combine real protection and good riding feel and ergonomics with all-day, off-the-bike comfort and low key looks. The perfect compromise between a riding and casual boot?
A biker’s guide to Christmas
What do you give a man or woman who already has motorcycling? That can be more difficult than it sounds. The clothes we wear, the tools we use and the stuff we do is highly specialized, subject to elaborate technical … Continued
Gear: Alpinestars Vika leather suit
By now, you know the standard formula for making a women’s leather suit: take an outdated guy’s item, widen the hips and sew on some tribal roses. Make sure it’s only offered in a condescending color palette and, voila, job … Continued
Watch the Australian GP at Alpinestars HQ
Found a spot to watch tomorrow’s Australian GP yet? If you’re in or around LA, why not come by Astars HQ in Torrance? They’ll be showing the race on a giant, 26-foot screen, there’ll be food trucks, a raffle and … Continued
Crash Tested: Alpinestars Bionic Air back protector
That awkward moment when an ER doctor feels around your spine, convinced your back must be broken and you have to explain to them that no, you’re not like other motorcyclists, you wear safety gear and your spine’s just fine. … Continued
RideApart season two starts now
Back in August, Jamie decided he wanted to race at the Bonneville Salt Flats. All he had in his garage was a 1986 Honda VFR750 he’d bought on Craigslist for $300, so he packed it into a truck and took … Continued