This picture comes from Athens, where continued economic protests erupted into violent rioting this week. News outlets peg the numbers of people involved between 50,000 and 100,000 and there’s reports of deaths, injuries and many arrests. 2011 has been a … Continued
It’s hot in Southern California, so riding a bike for long periods of time requires drinking a lot of water. The Italian gentleman who hand-stitched my one-off Icon one-piece didn’t include pockets, but I need to carry stuff like a … Continued
In a closet that contains an awesome Aerostich Roadcrafter, Alpinestars and Vanson race suits, and an Icon Overlord 2-piece suit, this jacket is quickly becoming a favorite piece. What does the Dainese Greyhound Pelle have over all those amazing pieces … Continued
Two weeks ago, Ashlee and I stopped by Berts Mega Mall in Azusa to figure out her sizes in a few different kinds of gear. Just for kicks, I threw on an Icon Overlord jacket. After wearing the ARC Mesh, … Continued
The recognized benchmark for protective motorcycle gear is CE approval. If you buy a jacket from Alpinestars, Dainese, Icon or any of the other common brands, it will almost certainly have CE approved armor in the shoulders and elbows. The … Continued
One encounter with the Real Motorcyclist is usually all it takes to permanently burn into a rider’s mind that to wear an Aerostich is decidedly uncool. But did you know that, if you were so inclined, you could order up … Continued
The Fulmer ADV helmet is a bare-bones, low-cost, dual-sport helmet. It’s not as nice as, say, an AGV AX-8 Dual, but it’s ECE 22.05 rated and retails for less than $150. It’s also got a removable peak, comfortable liner and … Continued