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Hot-Weather Motorcycle Gear: A Complete Guide
Legendary USA's guide to hot-weather motorcycle gear: perforated deerskin gloves, ventilated vests, and layering that keeps you cool on long summer rides.
Best American-Made Gear for Rally Season: A Roundup
The Legendary USA gloves and vests riders actually reach for during rally season, what each one is built for, and who should skip it.
The Rally Vest in American Riding Culture
The vest is the most personal garment in American motorcycling: a wind-blocking layer that solves August heat, and the surface where a rider records decades of miles.
How to Layer for Temperature Swings on a Motorcycle Tour
A three-layer system you can change at a gas stop, plus the two-glove rotation that carries you through a 40-degree temperature swing in a single day.
Motorcycle Gear for Long-Distance Touring: A Complete Guide
Long-distance touring gear comes down to gloves that stay comfortable past hour six, layers you can change at a gas stop, and leather broken in before you leave.
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 up your sleeve. Deerskin and goatskin both...
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, there were people crossing a country with...
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 wet gloves with paper and let them air dry at...