Summer motorcycle gear tips to help keep you cool
Posted: July 14, 2020
Summer motorcycle gear tips to help keep you coolMost motorcycle gear—leather jackets, pants, gloves, and helmets—is designed for the purpose of protection. During the steamy heat of summer, these pieces get hot quickly. But don’t worry, there are plenty of gear options to help keep you safe and feeling cool—even during the hottest months of the year. Here’s what you can do to keep cool while riding: Invest in a venting helmet Most...
Riding a motorcycle can improve your mental health
Posted: June 9, 2020
Riding a motorcycle can improve your mental healthTo people who see motorcycle riding as purely an adrenaline rush for thrill-seekers, the idea of riding for your mental health can seem confusing. In the eyes of the uninitiated, motorcycle therapy seems to be an oxymoron. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Experienced motorcycle riders have long understood motorcycle riding yields benefits like reduced stress and anxiety. Since the earliest days of...
5 tips to help you be a better motorcycle rider
Posted: May 21, 2020
5 tips to help you be a better motorcycle riderRiding a motorcycle is something we’re very passionate about. Others can see that, too—through our photos on social media, clothing we wear, or with a wave as we ride by. Sometimes we’re asked the question, “Why do you ride a motorcycle?” The classic retort may be, “If I have to explain it, you wouldn’t understand.” However, if we instead engage positively with non-riders about our...
Should you be riding your motorcycle during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Posted: April 22, 2020
Should you be riding your motorcycle during the COVID-19 pandemic?For weeks now, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted many areas of our daily lives. It’s also leaving us with a lot of questions. For motorcycle riders, one question is whether it’s safe—and legal—to ride a motorcycle while the pandemic and measures to control it continue. As the spread of coronavirus progresses, public health officials are constantly reviewing and updating safety recommendations. As of this...
Make sure your motorcycle is in ride-ready shape
Posted: April 9, 2020
Make sure your motorcycle is in ride-ready shapeThere isn’t a better time to ride right now—solo that is. Riding gives your mind a break and allows you to relax as you hit the open road. And, frankly, right now roads are a lot more open. Considering it’s the beginning of the riding season for northern climes, your motorcycle may have been parked for months. Now is the time to get your motorcycle...