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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.
How to Choose Motorcycle Gloves for Cold-Weather Commuting
Motorcycle gloves for cold-weather commuting need the right lining, cuff, and fit for short, cold rides. Legendary USA walks through the daily rider's choice.
Winter Gauntlet Motorcycle Gloves: How to Pick a Pair for Cold Highway Miles
Winter gauntlet motorcycle gloves close the sleeve gap where wind hits the wrist. Legendary USA explains unlined deerskin, liners, and sizing for cold miles.
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.
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.
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.
Best Gear for Year-Round Motorcycle Riders: A Four-Season Rotation Built in the USA
Gear for year-round motorcycle riders covering 30°F mornings and 95°F afternoons: two deerskin gloves, a layering vest and a horsehide jacket, made in the 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.