Form and function in a women’s motorcycle boot? Yes, it’s possible and it does exist – in the Sidi Vertigo Lei. The Lei boots don’t skimp on toughness and protective features, and they are tailored specifically for a woman’s foot. They offer Sidi track-level protective features and external armor, but easily call the street their [...]
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Yet another reason to be proud of the place we call home, local racer Elena Myers made the history books for a second time at Daytona International Speedway yesterday, coming in ninth overall and racing to the best finish ever by a woman in the Daytona Sportbike 200. It’s only March, and already 2013 has [...]
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In a world of motorcycle products mass-produced mostly for men, Gaerne does things differently. And the Black Rose Boot for women showcases that difference. Designed and constructed in Italy, this high-quality boot was molded specifically for a woman’s foot. They are true to Quality’s call for function before form, though they fill both roles exceptionally [...]
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Sick of choosing between men’s riding pants or from a small selection of bulky women’s pants? To complement your fuel cell powered motorbike, smartphone, and other twenty-first century wonders, Alpinestars has delivered a total reinvention of women’s riding pants. We are pleased to welcome the Alpinestars Vika Leather Pants to our women’s collection. Paired with [...]
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Alpinestars Vika Gloves are comfortable and flattering, and carefully shaped for a perfect fit. They’re made of premium soft leather, and feature padding in just the right places for added protection, but without bulk or restriction. Check out the rest of the Vika gear, too: Vika Jacket Vika Pants Vika Boots Features Full-grain cowhide and [...]
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The Alpinestars Vika Boot is a very welcome addition to the world of women’s motorcycle boots, as it manages to skirt the line between motorcycle protection and street comfort. It delivers both while looking great, and it’s hard to imagine this boot not appealing to motoring women of every stripe. The leather and suede Vika [...]
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If to ‘fit like a glove’ is to have reached the pinnacle of tailored fit, then the new Alpinestars Vika Jacket just might be a glove and a jacket at the same time. One of our Apparel Department’s new favorites for women, the Vika features super-soft leather and flexible textile aramid, all of which combine [...]
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In 2007, a 32 kilometer tether connected a satellite orbiting Earth to a capsule set to reenter the atmosphere at a predetermined trajectory. This tether was made of an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber called Dyneema. “Space exploration is nice, but what about motorcycle riders,” thought the folks at Drayko Motorcycle Jeans. So, they decided to weave [...]
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There is a T.S. Eliot quote etched into the cement path that leads toward the water at Baylands Park. Eliot’s reflection seems appropriate to a rider’s experience, and particularly to our first ever featured rider, April Black: “We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring shall be to arrive where [...]
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