Riding Gear

When I first started riding, motorcycle boots were a necessity rather than an indulgence. Riding sports bikes, I used to scrape my toes on tight … Read more

For me, armoured motorcycle jeans have never been a replacement for dedicated motorcycle pants. If I had to choose between only ever wearing motorcycle pants … Read more

There’s always that one bit of kit that I can never seem to get right in any hobby. For instance, my main passion outside of … Read more

First I was banging on about mesh jackets. Then hydration packs. Then summer base layers. And now motorcycle cooling vests! I think it’s become an … Read more

I don’t know which is more uncomfortable – freezing in the middle of January or boiling in the middle of July. But what I do … Read more

Last year, I was riding an extended version of the North Coast 500 up in Scotland. We were riding it in April during that weird … Read more

Since first throwing my leg over a bike 17 years ago, I have never once seen anyone wear a motorcycle touring kidney belt. I’ve never … Read more

I dread to think how many people rolled their eyes when they saw the title of this post. Because the answer is obvious, isn’t it? … Read more

Motorcycle touring rain gear can be a right, royal pain in the arse. And I can say that because like most people, I’ve had to … Read more

Bikes aside, motorcycle touring kit is by far our number one subject of questioning by readers. And whilst it’s easy to get hung up on … Read more