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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...
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 care kit, and far fewer street...
Best Motorcycle Gloves for Sturgis: A Rider's Guide
Riding to the Black Hills in August? Legendary USA breaks down the best motorcycle gloves for Sturgis — leather choice, ventilation, and fit.
Best Summer Motorcycle Gear: A Rider's Roundup
The best summer motorcycle gear moves air without giving up the material between you and the road: perforated deerskin gloves for the highway, fingerless gloves for around town, and a...
The Gauntlet Glove in American Riding History
The gauntlet glove — a riding glove with an extended cuff that covers the wrist and seals over the sleeve — is older than the motorcycle itself. It came to...