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Cold Weather Motorcycle Gear by Temperature Range

Cold weather motorcycle gear by temperature range: unlined deerskin at 50, fleece-lined gloves and horsehide at 40, liners at 30, heated grips below that.

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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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How to Maintain Leather Motorcycle Gear Through Winter

Winter leather motorcycle gear maintenance in three habits: slow drying, same-day salt removal, and light conditioning for deerskin gloves and horsehide.

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Deerskin vs Goatskin Motorcycle Gloves for Cold Riding

Deerskin vs goatskin motorcycle gloves for cold riding, compared on flexibility, lining, cut resistance, and the temperature where each leather belongs.

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Best Insulated Motorcycle Riding Gear: A Cold-Weather Roundup

The best insulated motorcycle riding gear for cold weather, from 40-gram Thinsulate deerskin gloves to polyfill horsehide jackets and sheepskin bombers.

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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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How to Size Motorcycle Gloves for Thick Liners

Size motorcycle gloves for liners by measuring your hand with the liner on, then sizing up one in unlined deerskin. Lined gloves already account for it.

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Winter Motorcycle Vest Guide: Horsehide, Cowhide and How to Layer for Cold Rides

A winter motorcycle vest is a core layer, not a shell. This guide covers horsehide vs cowhide, lining choices, and how to size a vest over a flannel.

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