Gear: Arai XD4 helmet

Now in its 4th generation, the XD range started the whole ADV helmet craze. And with good reason, they combine excellent ventilation and vision with all-day comfort. But, now existing in a very crowded market, can this new Arai XD4 … Continued

Gear: Everyday Woman

Our buddy Ana uses “Crackers,” her DR-Z 400 every single day in LA. Working as a model and actress, she rides to castings, shoots, coffee with friends and fancy parties, and needs to look good when she does so. That … Continued

Gear: Racer Sicuro Gloves

A new brand from Austria, Racer promises to rival more established brands on quality, fit and price. We dug the unique look of these Sicuro gauntlets and have worn them every single day for the last month. Good enough for … Continued

Watch an FJ Cruiser nearly kill a motorcyclist on GMR

So the thing about all these amazing SoCal roads is that their amazingness attracts a wide range of users. Us, of course, but bicyclists, chest wigs in yellow Lambos, tourists in minivans and even people operating improbable, gravity-powered vehicles like … Continued

How 6D helmets reduce concussions

We’ve showed you 6D’s new helmet technology before — elastomeric dampers absorb the forces of low-speed impacts, an area where traditional styrofoam-and-shell helmets fail — now, that function is better explained in this new video.

Alpinestars’ 2013 Spring Collection

Alpinestars is now in its 50th year of production and they still continue to put out quality gear as shown in their 2013 Spring Collection. The new collection is expanding on their “sport and street riding product lines” with new … Continued

Boots you can wear on and off the bike

Back to that eternal conundrum: how do we look good while we ride bikes? The vast majority of real riding gear is pretty good at keeping you safe, but was designed for Teletubbies, not 18-34 year old people that live … Continued