Zero Motorcycles Launches New Accessories and Apparel Line
Press Release
June 18, 2013
Zero Motorcycles, a leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced an all-new line-up of accessories and apparel. Designed to meet the needs of Zero’s electric rider base, Zero is offering new accessories from premium lockable hard case luggage to heated grips and seats. The accessories... Read more »
Joe Rocket Alter Ego Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
Greg Drevenstedt
June 6, 2013
Ventura County, California, home to Rider’s editorial office and some of our favorite test roads, is the perfect environment for testing Joe Rocket’s Alter Ego jacket/pants ensemble. In the springtime, mornings in Ventura are cold and sometimes blanketed with dense fog. The marine layer usually burns... Read more »
TKD Motorcycle Jeans Review
Ken Aiken
April 3, 2013
TKD stands for Tough Kevlar Denim. These Kevlar-lined pants are handmade in Australia and feature the world’s first removable protection system for denim jeans. How do they compare with other riding jeans that are on the market? Exceptionally well, it turns out. TKD jeans first caught my attention... Read more »
Alpinestars Long Range Drystar Jacket and Pants Review
Greg Drevenstedt
March 29, 2013
Just as nothing beats the right tool for the job, nothing beats the ride gear for the ride. Based in Asolo, Italy, apparel manufacturer Alpinestars is known around the world for its suits and boots worn by on- and off-road racers, on two wheels as well as four. Lately the company has branched out into... Read more »
Joe Rocket Big Bang 2.0 Boots Review
Greg Drevenstedt
March 29, 2013
Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, was infamous for having 3,000 pairs of shoes. I don’t have that many, but I’ll admit it: I have a problem. And not just shoes, but boots. Like a lot of guys, I can’t seem to throw anything out. Even if a pair of boots has been buried in the... Read more »
Southern California Motorcycles Hosts Family Friendly Open House
Press Release
March 19, 2013
Southern California Motorcycles invites riders of all ages to enjoy their Spring 2013 Open House event, Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Attendees will enjoy free raffles with loads of prizes, free food and drinks, music with special quest appearance by P-51, the owners band, motorcycle... Read more »
Adaptiv Technologies Glowrider Motorcycle Jacket Review
Ken Aiken
March 7, 2013
It’s wonderful to be seen on a motorcycle—especially at night. The Glowrider Jacket goes beyond passive reflective material to make riders more visible in low-light situations. Wearing gear with strips of highly reflective material is critically important, but Adpativ Technologies takes this one... Read more »
Aerostich Falstaff Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
Clement Salvadori
March 7, 2013
Aerostich has been around for more than 30 years and is definitely an innovator. Back in 1986, I tested its two-piece Roadcrafter suit, which was a very forward-thinking design made of Gore-Tex and Cordura nylon that is still being made. Recently, the company has gone retro-innovation with a Falstaff... Read more »
Cycle Gear Donates to Keep Trails Open in 2013
Press Release
February 22, 2013
Cycle Gear, a retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, pledged $10,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) in support of the organization’s efforts to ensure continued access to public lands. The donation highlights Cycle Gear’s total fiscal commitment to the BRC Trail Access Fund for... Read more »
Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Mark Tuttle
January 2, 2013
Waterproof, textile riding jackets and pants are convenient. Rather than having to don a rainsuit, you can just keep going when the sunshine liquefies. Two approaches are generally used to make a textile garment fend off water. In pricier ones the shell is often a breathable, abrasion- and water-resistant... Read more »
