The doctor walked in and said “You’re stupid. Don’t ride motorcycles anymore. But you’re fine.” That was Louis CK on WTF With Marc Maron, back in 2010. He was doing 70 miles down second avenue in Manhattan. This was in the late eighties, when he was around 22. He had been doing stand-up for about 4 years at that point. He was riding a motorcycle in NYC so he could get to shows quicker. The incident he was narrating was about a major motorcycle accident that he got into. A car ran a red light and plowed right into his…
When it comes to getting out and riding, one of the most important things to protect is your ankles, feet, and legs. Lower extremity injuries are the most common injury that someone sustains while on a motorcycle. By using footgear designed for your specific motorcycle, you not only reduce injury, but the overall ride is also more comfortable. In this article, we are going through the features of 3 types of women’s motorcycle boots we think you should consider. We’ll get you started with a guide that has several different things to keep in mind while purchasing riding footgear. For…
Safety, style, price, airflow (depending on where you live), and the features are by far the most important things to consider when choosing a motorcycle jacket. Now let’s go through each of these aspects for the Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 mesh jacket to help you get a better understanding of it. Having all the information in hand is the only way to be able to make a great decision about buying or not buying it. Phoenix 5.0, as you can tell, is the 5th generation of Joe Rocket Phoenix textile jackets. It is designed for hot weather areas and is…