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Best Gloves for Hot-Weather Riding: A Roundup
Best Gloves for Hot-Weather Riding: A Roundup The best gloves for hot-weather riding are perforated or ventilated leather in a lightweight hide, cut short at the wrist so air moves...
The Long-Distance Rider in American Motorcycle Culture
The Long-Distance Rider in American Motorcycle Culture The long-distance rider is the oldest character in American motorcycle culture. Before there were clubs, rallies, or a leather industry built around riding,...
How to Care for Leather Motorcycle Gear During a Rally
How to Care for Leather Motorcycle Gear During a Rally Caring for leather motorcycle gear during a rally comes down to a five-minute nightly routine: dry brush the dust, stuff...
Gear Checklist for Multi-Day Motorcycle Rides
Gear Checklist for Multi-Day Motorcycle Rides A multi-day motorcycle ride needs two pairs of gloves, a vest layer you can add or shed at a fuel stop, a small leather...
Riding in Cold Rain: Keeping Hands Warm When Leather Gets Wet
Motorcycle gloves for cold rain riding: why wet leather stops insulating, how to layer thin liners, which insulation works, and what blocks wind.
Riding Vest vs Fashion Vest: What Makes a Vest Ride-Ready
Riding vest vs fashion vest: how armhole depth, hide weight, and back panel construction separate a vest built for the bike from one built for a rack.
How to Condition Deerskin Motorcycle Gloves: What to Use and How Often
How to condition deerskin motorcycle gloves: which conditioner to use, how much, how often, what to avoid, and whether cracked deerskin can be saved.
Your First Leather Motorcycle Jacket: What to Buy
Choosing a first leather motorcycle jacket: how leather weight, price tier, and sizing decide whether the jacket gets worn or left in the closet.