Go check out Moto Lady's review of this pretty cool looking women's motorcycle jacket.
Gorgeous pics too!
Women's Motorcycle Helmets
My answer to this question has always been no, there's no such thing as a woman's helmet.
However, now there is. My friend Sarah, Marketing and PR Manager/Schuberth North America has this to say about why many women need a different fitment when it comes to helmets.
http://blog.schuberth.com/en/?p=1357&preview=true
I must say that many women in my experience, have needed smaller helmets around the areas she describes, and I found that more than half the time, the female customers that I worked with needed XS-S, rarely M/L and usually the narrower/oval shaped helmets (Shoei/Scorpion/ARAI) tended to work the best. And I definitely saw a lot of women fit the C3W/C3W Pro lines better than any other helmet.
I for one, can't wear the Schuberth C3W. I can only fit the C3W Pro comfortably. The C3 fits me well also. And that's ok, some women will fit one helmet and not another. But I think it's great that Schuberth identified these fit differences and decided to address them.
I think having more options is always a *good* thing. (Yes, even if it's pink!). In the world of women's motorcycle gear, isn't it great to have even more choices? :D
New Riding Jeans from REVIT, Fall/Winter 2014
(Picture Above: Broadway Ladies)
For those of you on the quest for the ultimate riding jeans, REV'IT has a few styles for you to try this winter, including 2 options for women.
Broadway Ladies Jeans
Description from REV'IT:
The Broadway ladies jeans are designed by women for women. All of REV’IT!’s women’s gear is designed specifically with the female body in mind, and the regular straight fit of the Broadway is no different. The solid dark blue washing makes the denim stiff and strong, and is further strengthened by the PWR | shield panels and KNOX® protection in adjustable pockets at the knees. With these jeans you will show everyone you are a fashionable woman on a bike.
- $239.99, Sizes US 24-32, one color
- 11oz Cordura® denim
- Lining: polycotton plain weave
- Protective layer: PWR|shield
- Outer shell: 85% cotton, 15% , lining: 80% polyester, 20%
- Knox® Lite CE protection at knee,
- CE prepared for SaS Tec® CE hip protector (YES! Finally jeans with armor at both points)
- PWR|shield knit protection layer at seat and knees, PWR|yarn
- 3M Scotchlite™ reflection at turn up
- Regular fit
- Adjustable protector pockets
- Zipper fly front closure
- Comfort seat
- Triple needle stitching at side seams and back, extra comfort by mechanical stretch of the outer shell, safety stitching at side seam
I would only recommend the Broadway simply because it offers Hip and Knee armor. I've crashed twice and both times hip and knee armor protected my body. I never ride in pants without hip and knee protectors anymore. I'm anxious to see these in person though. And I would would wear them in the city. (no highway riding)
Madison Ladies
Description from REV'IT:
The Madison jeans are so comfortable you could continue to ride for days with them. The jeans are made of 12.5oz Cordura® denim with COOLMAX® element, which means they are stiff and strong but will still wick moisture away and keep you comfortable. They are constructed with triple needle stitching, safety stitching and feature KNOX® knee protectors for safety. The Madison jeans are designed to capture the freedom and are the ultimate riding trousers.
- $199.99, Sizes US 24-34, one color
- 12.5oz Cordura® denim with Coolmax® element
- Cotton twill lining
- outer shell: 50% cotton, 30% polyester, 20% polyamide, lining: 100% cotton
- Protective layer: 100% polyester
- Knox® Lite CE protection at knee, PWR|yarn (no hip armor)
- 3M Scotchlite™ reflection at turn up
- Regular fit
- Adjustable protector pocket
- Zipper fly front closure
- Comfort seat
- Triple needle stitching at side seams and back
- Safety stitching at side seam
- Extra comfort by mechanical stretch of outer shell
- Moisture-wicking function by Coolmax® element
It looks like the Madison are a lighter version, with only knee protection and Coolmax for more breathability.
I think it's awesome that they're offering the sizes in US waist! Meaning, you measure your waist and that's your size. Voila!
Ride Report, SF to Hawthorne, NV the Long Way Over
Last weekend I ventured out to Hawthorne, NV as part of an annual pilgrimage with my friends from B.A.R.F. This was my first time going out to the desert and although I had a great time with my friends, the longest ride I've ever done in a day wrecked my back.
My friend Kurt routed this for us and it was certainly an incredible way to get there, instead of the boring highway routes.
Unfortunately I only had my iPhone with me so I wasn't able to take any good pics of the roads worth mentioning (I did manage to get a few random shots in my Instagram Feed here). The best part was the chunk from Valley Springs through the Sierras to 395. Here are the ones you should check out if you're headed East:
- Jesus Maria Road from C to D (goaty, no dirt but nice short twisties)
- N South Road to Mormon Emigran Trail up and over 88 (also goaty, no dirt and nice twisties)
- Highway 89 Monitor Pass (perfect, twisty, amazingly paved to 395) See my ride report from last year to see pics from this road.
The total miles for me from SF that day was a painful 412 miles. A painful, personal best. But worth every inch of pain to hang out with my motorcycle family. Next year I pray that I'll have a dual sport or dirtbike to trailer out. There were some incredible dirt roads out that way...
Huge thanks to Kriega for letting me use their universal fit packs for this trip. And to BMW Motorcycles of San Francisco for having them in stock! For more info about these packs, click here.
I also went the fastest I've ever ridden in a straight line wearing my Schuberth helmet. Once again, it impressed me with it's wind resistance and comfort at 80+mph.
