When we stumbled across a surprising tip to keep cooler when riding under the blazing summer sun, we knew we had to share it. According to one rider in the in the Motorcycle Enthusiasts group on Linkedin , wearing long sleeves in hot, steamy weather keeps you cooler than bare arms (as if you\’d ride […]
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\”Name that Bike\” Summer Riding Gloves Contest Show us you know your engine sounds! Can you correctly identify the matching roar from this motorycle engine to the motorcycle pictured below? For a chance to win a new pair of summer Olympia Motorcycle Gloves, name that sound now! Simply listen to the audiofile. Guess which bike this
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When summer temperatures climb into double and triple digits, the vegan rider has the same concerns as any other: It\’s a challenge to dress for safety, comfort and protection, and keep cool. But if you know what to look for, there ARE great vegan motorcycle glove choices with cooling and sweat-wicking properties, in addition to
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Open air, open road, open sky — it’s the best of all worlds. But after a long day on the road, you want as many creature comforts as you can get your hands on; the challenge is being comfortable without packing everything and the kitchen sink. Here are 7 motorcycle gadgets for your next camping
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Most gloves are imported, for the reasons we explored last week. But there is growing interest in buying American made gloves, just as there is more interest in buying everything manufactured domestically. It explains why Wal-Mart had an open call for \”Made in USA\” products recently, and over 500 new vendors showed up. Still, the
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We saw this saying recently, and it made us laugh. <= \”If you think it\’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur\”. It\’s funny … but also true! In our industry, stories of contract factories that promise low cost and deliver little in the way of real value are legend. Instead
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This past weekend, Hurricane Arthur hit the east coast, bringing torrential rains from North Carolina to Maine. This got us thinking about the special challenges of riding on rainy days in summer. Most riders avoid the rain, others learn how to deal with it. But sometimes you can\’t avoid it, whether commuting or taking in
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Are your summer motorcycle gloves looking a little frayed around the edges? You may be looking for a new pair that will keep hands protected, well-ventilated, and comfortable on long rides. But with so many glove choices, how do you know what to look for? Here are 5 unexpected “must-have” features.more 5 Unexpected Ways to
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The time is ripe for forward thinking companies in our industry — apparel brands, manufacturers, and retailers — to take a fresh look at domestic manufacturing. But for goods that are currently made in China and elsewhere, \”reshoring\” isn\’t a slam dunk. On the one hand, the American consumer wants more \”Made in USA\” options.
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Rising prices are one of the greatest business challenges for retail buying organizations. The challenge is to manage costs in a way that doesn\’t affect the consumer appeal of your product. As we showed last week, value engineering your product is one cost management strategy we can use to do this. By being creative with
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