A Sign That I Need to Ride My Dirt Bike More
I went out to the garage to get my dirt boots this morning and found this~ I’d say I need to ride dirt more often, wouldn’t you? Hope there aren’t any spiders in there....
Tagged: gear
The Living the Goes Into Motorcycle Helmets
When you consider that you might have a helmet for say, 4 years – there is a lot of living that goes on during that time. Many roads traveled, friendships made, time shared and...
You Know You’re a Motorcycle Chick When…
…you use a ROK Strap on your purse. This particular bag doesn’t have a shoulder strap. While we were at the bike show, I wanted to be able carry my bag without it slipping off my shoulder...
Rock the Gear with Brittany Morrow at the International Motorcycle Show
If you’re attending any of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show dates as it travels around the country, make sure you check the Learning Curve schedule to see if Brittany Morrow is speaking. Her story...
Impressions: REV’IT Winter and Summer Tour Motorcycle Socks
In January ’11, I received 2 pairs of REV’IT motorcycle socks from Revzilla. One pair of Winter Tour and one pair of Summer Tour. Now with nearly a year invested in wearing them through all...
I Want to Punch My Garmin Zumo 450 In the Face… Again
If you happen to be playing along at home and following closely on some of my travel photos – like stalkerazzi close – you may have noticed that sometimes the GPS isn’t powered on...
How to Know When You Need New Motorcycle Boots
If you have to place a bag over the the tops of your motorcycle boots to stop the scent (which is something reminiscent of urine, paprika and natural gas) from suffocating you in your...
Washing My REV’IT Sand Textile Motorcycle Pants
By the time Kenny and I got home from our New Years day loop around Manhattan, we were covered in a manky layer of road filth. With temperatures rising to the upper 40’s in...
Ridin’ Nerdy: The Roadside America iPhone App
Roadside America is the online mother-load of weird and wonderful kitschy destinations. Categorized by state, the website can help you punctuate a ride or a trip with some super funky spots to stop at...
Riding the Alps with a GoPro Hero Camera: Is This Thing On?
Kenny and Pimmie both rode with GoPro Hero HD cameras throughout our Alpine trip. Kenny mounted his on the side of his helmet for a “you’re seeing what I’m seeing” point of view and...
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Last week Swag over at BikerSwag.com asked, ‘May is recognized as Motorcycle Awareness Month. What plans do you have to help promote it?’ That’s a good question. I don’t know if my answer is...
The Sexiest Motorcycle Boots in the Universe: Sidi Crossfire TA
When I began looking for offroad boots I primarily zeroed in on the brand Sidi because of my experience with their street boots. I’ve grown to really appreciate their longevity and quality so it...
Cold Weather Motorcycle Gear: Handlebar Muffs
My first introduction to using handlebar muffs was back when I did the Crotona Midnight Run in 2007. My dear friend Bill lent me his muffs to use that night. He has again imparted...
The Secretive Lives of Motorcyclists: Finding Your Way
Motorcyclists know the best roads. One thing that many of the motorcyclists don
Fuzzygalore’s GPS 1.0
My disinterest in using a GPS to ride with is well documented. I’ve been mocked. Endlessly. I’m not talking about wanting to know where the next hotel or gas station is because I see the value in that. Especially if you’ve only got 15 miles left on reserve and you’ve come to a fork in an unfamiliar road with no signs pointing to gas. Then the GPS is a gem.
Sidi Vertigo Rain Boots: Baby Needed a New Pair of Shoes
Though I cannot stand the thought of throwing them away for some irrational reason, my old Sidis have been placed in exile on a shelf in the dark corners of our garage. Kenny bought me a new pair of Sidi Vertigo Rain boots for Christmas.
Is that a banana in your pocket…?
With my first moto trip of the year on the horizon, when I get some free moments away from the daily goings-on of my real life, I read motorcycle forums, bike mags, look at...
