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Falling Back: The End of Daylight Saving Time and the Late-October American Ride
Why the end of daylight saving time marks the real end of the evening ride for American motorcyclists, and how riders gear up for it, from Legendary USA.
Biketoberfest and the October Ride South: An American Riding Tradition
Biketoberfest and the October ride south: how Daytona's fall rally became an American riding tradition and how riders gear up from frost to Florida. Legendary USA.
25 Winters of Legendary USA: What Cold-Weather Riders Taught Us About Leather Gloves
Twenty-five winters of cold-weather riders shaped Legendary USA's glove line, from unlined goatskin in 2002 to fleece-lined American deerskin, made in the USA.
The Horsehide Vest as a Cold-Weather Layer: An American Riding Tradition Since 1928
How the horsehide vest became the cold-weather layer of American motorcycle riding, and why BECK Northeaster Flying Togs still builds it the same way.
The Horsehide Jacket in Winter Riding Tradition
The horsehide jacket for winter riding became an American tradition for its wind resistance and longevity. BECK has built it in the USA since 1928.
The Insulated Motorcycle Glove in American Riding History
The insulated motorcycle glove in American riding history: buckskin gauntlets, wool liners, aviation sheepskin, and the linings that made deerskin the hide.
Late-Season Riding: The Last Ride of the Year in American Motorcycle Tradition
Late-season riding is the stretch from first frost to first snow, and the last ride of the year is its own American tradition. Here is why riders chase it.
Winter Riding in American Motorcycle Culture: Why Some Riders Never Park the Bike
Winter riding in American motorcycle culture runs from 1920s horsehide jackets to today's toy runs and year-round commuters, and the leather has barely changed.