Rethinking the Benefits of GPS Systems
Not a day goes by that we don’t see how deeply immersive technology has become in our lives. Whether it’s payment technologies that allow us to simply “tap” a card at checkout, software that suggests the fastest route to a destination in our cars, or simply the ability to download…
Getting to the “Bottom” of a Comfortable Motorcycle Seat
No matter what type of bike you’re riding, the only real point of contact you have with that bike is – you guessed it – your butt. Ever since the first bike was designed, manufacturers and tinkerers have been trying to figure out how to make seats more comfortable. Sometimes,…
How to Beat Heavy Helmet Fatigue? Lose Weight!
First of all, this post is NOT what you think. The simple truth is that, as bikers, we’re torn between “dressing for the ride” and “dressing for the slide.” Safety gear is critical, but all that gear leads to extra weight that gets buffeted by the wind hour after hour…
End of the Season Helmet Sale? Already?
Down here in the deep southern United States, it’s still hot. Like, 100 degrees in the afternoon hot. On the other hand, Sturgis is over and football is starting, so the truth is, there’s not as much riding left as a lot of us would like. So it was more…
What’s this New Trend in German Motorcycle Helmets?
Editor’s Note: During the writing of this article , “Wolf” – our resident blog author – didn’t realize we’ve also seen this newest trend in German style helmets, so check out the New Mayans Germanator Beanie Helmet we began promoting on our site. Keep the shiny side up! Mayans Germanator Beanie…
The Inside Scoop On Helmet Ratings – Part 3
You’re screwed. You just got pulled over in another state (or province) on the scoot and you know you did what the cop is writing you a ticket for. For whatever reason, though, he’s being a hardass on you, so now, instead of just signing the ticket and going on…
4 Can’t Miss Motorcycle Events
One of the best parts about being any kind of enthusiast or hobbyist is the community that will quickly embrace you. And that’s something fans of the biker lifestyle can always feel when they get out and travel. To that end, we’ve put together some of our favorite motorcycle events…
The Inside Scoop On Motorcycle Helmet Ratings – Part 2
Okay, so in the last post, we went over how different riding styles dictated – or might dictate – different ways of rating a helmet for the real world. Since we posted that, folks have gotten damned near violent about helmets online. This guy wants to say this, this guy…
American Legend Rider Boots Have Arrived at The Den!
Two things I personally cannot stand – sore feet and folks riding motorcycles with wimpy footwear. Now, the sore feet thing is real – I spent what felt like years standing in all manner of boots and dress shoes. Around the time I escaped from the Academy, “combat” style boots…
Why it’s a Necessity to Wear Protective Motorcycle Apparel
[The following is a paid sponsored article by PandoMoto.com] In recent decades, the number of motorcycles on the road has increased dramatically. This may be good news for motorcycle riders and manufacturers, but it presents an increasing safety issue on the roadways. More than ever, it is essential that you…
The Inside Scoop On Motorcycle Helmet Ratings
About fourteen minutes after the first biker fell off the first bike and broke their head open, some enterprising individual probably decided a helmet was more than just a pretty good idea and began selling “motorcycle helmets.” The problem, though, is even though science and medicine are amazingly advanced, our…
The Story of Fox Creek Leather is the Story of America Itself
The story of Fox Creek Leather is the story of America itself. From one man, Paul Trachy, who held himself and his own handmade products to a higher standard, to his decades-old dream of uniting small teams of craftsmen from around the United States. When you buy an item from…