Feet and ankles are vulnerable on a motorcycle: they can be crushed under the bike, twisted in a fall or scraped along the road. Proper riding boots protect them while still letting you feel the gear lever and rear brake. Types of riding boots Protection to look for Good boots protect the ankle bones with … Read more
Hands are almost always the first thing to touch the ground in a fall. They are also your connection to the throttle, brake and clutch. Good gloves have to protect without making the controls harder to feel. Short or gauntlet? Short gloves end at the wrist. They are comfortable and easy to put on, popular … Read more
A good riding jacket protects you against abrasion and impact, keeps you comfortable in different weather, and makes you visible. The best one is the jacket you will wear on every ride, including short trips in the heat. Leather or textile? Leather offers excellent abrasion resistance and molds to your body over time. It is … Read more
On a motorcycle, your gear is your only protection in a fall. Riders often talk about “ATGATT”: all the gear, all the time. It does not have to be expensive, but each item should be designed for riding. Helmet: the non-negotiable A helmet is the single most important item. NHTSA estimates that helmets reduce the … Read more
A dream catcher is a small hoop with a woven web, often decorated with beads and feathers, traditionally hung above a sleeping place. It comes from the Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) people of the Great Lakes region and later spread across many Native nations and, eventually, to gift shops around the world. The story behind it In … Read more
