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The Deerskin Mitten in American Cold-Weather Riding
Deerskin motorcycle mittens are the cold-weather rider's last layer. See how shared heat and a 100g Thinsulate lining work, and what you trade for warmth.
Whitetail Deerskin Gloves: A Fall Tradition in American Riding
Whitetail deerskin gloves tie American fall to American riding. See why domestic deerskin earned a place on the throttle and how Legendary USA builds it.
The End of Riding Season: The Fall Garage Ritual in American Motorcycle Culture
Every rider knows the end of riding season: the last ride, the cleanup, the gear hung up. Here is the garage ritual behind it, and who keeps riding.
Broken-In and Better: Why American Riders Keep Their Oldest Leather Gloves
Why American riders hold on to their oldest deerskin gloves: the break-in, the fit, and when it is time to retire a pair.
The Halloween Ride: Late-October Group Rides in American Motorcycle Culture
The Halloween motorcycle ride brings costume runs and cold evening group rides to late October. Here is what the tradition looks like and what riders wear.
The Fall Foliage Ride: Leaf Season in American Motorcycle Tradition
The fall foliage motorcycle ride is the last great ride of the American season: its roots, the roads riders return to, and the leather it taught them to carry.
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.
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.