Channeling my inner Andrew Eldritch in my new @aetherapparel arrow motorcycle jacket. Just a teaser shot for the full on and off bike review I’ll be writing up soon! #greatlookingmotorbikegear #offandonthemoto #aetherapparel #redhairandblackleather (at Portland, Oregon)
Obsessing Over Gear I (don’t) Need
I’ve been not-so-quietly obsessing over Aether Apparel’s Arrow Motorcycle Jacket since it launched. It’s expensive (and looks it) but also a pretty ridiculously sexy AND protective motorbike jacket that wouldn’t look out of place going out for a night on the town. Did I say it’s expensive? Like the list price on my helmet isn’t […]
Hot…
I do believe I’m starting to get used to my moto commute in 90+ degree temps.
On Motorbike Commuting and The Importance of Skills Practice
“I’d never commute by motorcycle. That’s way too dangerous.” “It rains too much to commute by motorbike.” “Drivers make motorcycle commuting too scary.” “It’s inconvenient to commute by motorcycle because I have to change all my clothes and it takes forever to gear up.” I’ve been a daily motorbike commuter now for about 3 years. […]
Feeling FINE
It’s my one year anniversary at work today, and one of my coworkers made me into a gif! This was part of our video shoot earlier this year…
Parking Garage Construction!
I love that my daily commute takes me downtown. I’ve always loved the challenge of riding downtown – you literally never know what to expect. That being said, I’m pretty used to knowing what to expect once I get to my parking garage. Today however, I was greeted by massive plastic sheeting blocking my usual […]
Why Do You Ride? I Ride For Pie…
Got some awesome stickers for my bike (thanks to Jim Popper of The Rounders). The BMW stormtrooper one was a serendipitous bonus but I absolutely love it. So appropriate for my F800GT!
First Impressions: Aether Apparel Horizon Jacket
You know that feeling. You don’t really NEED new gear, but you’ve always wanted a jacket in a certain color and you just kind of keep an eye out for one. Yeah. That feeling. That’s been me, just kind of keeping an eye out for a sorta casual olive green motorbike jacket. There aren’t many […]
Motorcycles In The Park
Spent the morning at the Portland Art Museum’s Motorcycles In The Park. Some really great bikes on display, including this BSA Bantam, a 1958 Norton Model 88, and a really pretty Yamaha, among others.
All Good Zippers Come To An End
It’s a feeling of pride when you realize that, after 672 days (which works out to 1,344 wears or 2,688 zipper pullings), you’ve worn out the main zipper on your Aerostich Roadcrafter and have to send it in for a new zipper…