Gear: Icon One Thousand Rimfire Glove

Sitting down? You should be. I’m about to tell you something that’s going to upset you. The gloves you see here are some of the most technically innovative ever made. They’re probably the nicest-made pair of motorcycle gloves I’ve ever … Continued

Motorcycle drifting > car drifting x2

Remember when Nick Apex had a drift-off with a ‘vette-engined RX-7 around a race track? Remember when Icon destroyed a Porsche 928 in the name of douchebag awareness? Well, put the two together, add public roads, a V8 Mustang cop … Continued

Icon x Dietmar Otte

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

The Snake, the Diavel and the Squid

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

Going home on a Goldwing

We’re finally setting out from Portland and it’s just after 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The spirit has shifted on our Honda Goldwing tour now that we’re half done and heading towards home, instead of away from it. Both of … Continued

His and Hers: Boots made for walking

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