Since I screwed up the time last week when I was originally scheduled to be on SideStandUp, Tom generously rescheduled me to tomorrow, the 13th! The start time is now 4pm PT/7pm ET (not 5pm as previous shows!). We'll be going over Winter Gear options and accessories!
I'll be starting at 4:10pm PT.
Hope to see you there! http://www.sidestandup.com
If you've been riding for a few years or have at least 3,000 miles under your belt, then sign up for an ERC in San Francisco!! There are still a few seats left for this session. Sign up with a couple buddies and then have lunch afterward to celebrate.
When:
Oct. 25th, Saturday Sunday
7:45am-12:45pm
Where: City College SF Parking Lot
Why: Refresh your skills! Maybe you bought a new bike? Maybe you NEVER learned how to swerve, stop in a corner, or stop quickly in straight line without locking up your brakes?
How: http://motorcycleschool.com/sanfrancisco/calendar.html#reserve
Cost: $125.00
Brrrrrr. I've contacted this company, Venture Heated Gear about their Scooter Vest to find out more about this vest, as well as the other motorcycle heated gear they are offering. Winter's coming and I know many of you are thinking about how to get ready for the cold.
In the meantime, here are more than a couple of options currently out there just for the ladies. All these work with 12V connectors for your bike. The only one that is battery operated is #3, ActiVHeat.
1) Gerbing Heated Vest
$139.95
Gerbing is probably the most popular heated vests that people are using today. Before Widder went away, they were probably #1 and #2, respectively.
2) FirstGear Heated Jackets $199.95
3) ActiVHeat Vest $119.99 - $174.99 Apparently this vest was recommended on the "Today"show. The testimonials are also very positive in endorsing this product. This vest runs on batteries (rechargable and AA). The prices vary based on the package you buy. The more expensive packages come with rechargeable battery packs, whereas the cheapest comes with only AA Batteries.
4) WarmNSafe Heated Clothing
$189.95-$199.95
5)WarmGear 13v Heated Vest Liner
$139.95
Dropped by my local REI yesterday and picked up a couple of good ideas for winter riding accessories:
1. Chaos Mistral Pro Stretch Liner gloves $9
These seem like a really good deal for $9, if you can't afford to buy new winter gloves, these may help.
REI Outlet.com
2. Manzetta windstopper women's silk gloves $30
Check out this great review of these gloves from Commutebybike.com
3. Novara Thermal Tech Arm Warmers $18 REI.com. Many bicyclists wear these to keep warm. Why not on your motorcycle?
4. REV'IT! H20 Balaclava $45
Waterproof, windproof!
Revzilla
