A cross-country motorcycle trip is the hardest test a glove faces. You're covering terrain and climate zones that shift dramatically over a week — 45-degree mountain mornings, 95-degree desert afternoons, rain in the Midwest, humidity in the South.
What a Cross-Country Route Demands
Variable weather: A US cross-country route will hit every climate zone.
Hours of wrist security: On a long touring day — 400 to 600 miles — the fit and security of your gloves affects everything.
Moisture management: Cross-country trips will hit rain.
Durability over thousands of miles: Budget gloves that would last a season of commuting may not survive a 3,000-mile trip.
The Haymaker for Variable-Weather Touring
The Legendary USA Haymaker is the right answer for the variable-weather portions of a cross-country route. The full gauntlet cuff creates a wrist seal against cold mountain air and rain. The deerskin construction stays pliable through temperature changes. The buckle closure holds position through a full 10-hour riding day without adjustment.
The ILL DOZER for Summer Legs
Cross-country routes through the desert Southwest and through the deep South in summer include sustained heat at speed where the Haymaker will run hot. The ILL DOZER is the complement: perforated deerskin summer glove with reinforced palm panels, designed for exactly this kind of high-temperature sustained riding.
Build your cross-country glove kit before your next big ride.
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