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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Best Motorcycle Gear for Fall Poker Runs and Group Rides

Fall poker runs put riders through a 30 degree swing in one day. Here is the motorcycle gear that covers a cold start, a long lunch stop, and the ride...

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Leather in the Fall: How American Riders Gear Up for the Season

Fall is when American riders pull leather back out of the closet. Here is how that seasonal shift became a fixture of the American riding year.

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Cold Mornings and the American Riding Season

Cold mornings shaped American riding as much as any rally. The heritage of the late-season rider, the gear it produced, and why deerskin stayed the answer.

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The Best Premium Gifts for Harley-Davidson Riders: American-Made Leather Gear

Table of Contents Finding the Right Gift for the Rider Who Has Everything Top Picks, Shop Direct What Is the Best Birthday Gift for a Harley Rider? What Are Good...

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