Another reason to consider a Spectrum Vest...
Icebreaker Baselayer on Sale now thru August 12th
30% OFF - Icebreakers are one of the best all around baselayers on the market. Lightweight merino wool that's exceptionally breathable and comfortable. If you're looking for something to wear in extreme hot, cold and/or everything in between, try Icebreaker.
http://us.icebreaker.com/Womens/womens,en,sc.html
They offer a lot of different options in terms of fitments and styles. Generally speaking, they go by weights.
- 160 grams - ultra lightweight, the lightest baselayer you can wear. It's so light it's see through, so be sure to wear a tshirt over if you're going running or what not.
- 200 grams - midweight, the best layer for a little of everything in the mid range of temperatures
- 260 grams - heavyweight, the best layer for fall/winter temperatures
They offer a wide variety of fitments for different body types (something I certainly appreciate). These are the various types I've been able to decipher. Apparently they have a really large selection of styles.
- Siren, Oasis: narrower, longer fitment; seems best for longer torsos
- Everyday: slightly wider, less narrow fit
- Bodyfit: a little more curvy, not as narrow/lean
Stay tuned for a full review of these layers on the Moterrific Podcast.
Motorcycle Vagina, WTF?!
http://www.balloon-juice.com/2013/07/10/motorcyclevagina-its-a-thing-happening-in-north-carolina/
Two words I never thought I would place in the same sentence, ever.
It's bad enough that legislators in certain states keep proposing insane laws limiting the control over our own bodies, but even worse when they add it to a motorcycle safety bill! It's about as absurd as me posting a diagram of a woman's reproductive system on a blog about motorcycle gear.
"SB 353 is a motorcycle safety act that would increase fines and penalties for drivers who endanger motorcyclists on the road"
The original legislation sounds great, at least for motorcyclists in NC. I just hope they actually pass that part, since most motorcycle accidents are attributed to other cars/vehicles overtaking us.
At least, that's what it was originally intended to be. Instead of focusing on women's reproductive rights, why don't they focus on subjects such as, oh I don't know; creating jobs for it's citizens, improving it's infrastructure or increasing health insurance options?
Additional resources:
Awesome video of a short rider on a tall motorcycle
There are definitely ways around riding motorcycles that are too tall and this should be taught to everyone! Myself included.
