For all you guys who have been sending me messages/leaving comments asking about where I got my boots. You know, the vintage motocross boots I am wearing in all those Thruxton photos by Giles Clement. I did some discovery and found some awesome options.  First up are these vintage Hondaline motocross boots. The amazing part? They are nearly identical to the pair I have. Grey stripe up the back with red connector strap and all. But mine say Hondaline nowhere, perhaps a knock off? No idea.  The thing with these is that… Continue Reading »

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Alicia Sornosa (a general badass) and her BMW motorcycle on her road trip! World traveler Alicia and the gang of Spanish moto globetrotters were staying at the same hotel in Valdez, AK. (From Dean Howard)

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Lois Pryce (website) and her cute retro ride. Redhead + red bike = fiery and awesome! Lois is a writer and logs her travels in book form (you may have heard of those things once or twice) with accompanying photography.  A gutsy tale of one woman and her bike, told with vigour and honesty….she manages to make the journey an enjoyable experience and a solid read. There are the usual chaotic scenes of jumble in border towns, and heart-warming tales of help en route. But there are also some genuinely chilling episodes… Continue Reading »

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The BORN TO RIDE June contest winner is Lauri McKain! I started riding two years ago, and up to that point had never changed my own tire or oil in any vehicle. A few months after riding, I broke down with my 2006 Ninja 250. With the help of a friend, I changed out the engine. Then, because we enjoyed working on that project together, we bought a 1975 kz400 which we are restoring. And, I just got a 1990 Zephyr 550 to restore, as well. I got my motorcycle license at… Continue Reading »

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Valerie Thompson on her stock BMW S1000RR, being generally bad ass. Valerie Thompson, owner/driver of the Valerie Thompson Land Speed Racing Team, joined an elite group of “Mojave Magnum 200 MPH Club” members at this premier event when she piloted her Martech Services Company BMW to a top speed of 209.5 mph over the new 1.5-mile course on June 2 in Mojave California, reportedly making it the world’s fastest production BMW S1000RR. Teammate Bob Sellers recorded a top speed of 219.5 mph on his Suzuki Hayabusa. (bmwmoa.org)

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Motolady entrepreneurs Brittany Morrow and Leah Petersen sent me this awesome BORN TO RIDE contest photo today! The June BORN TO RIDE contest is still kickin’… make sure to send in your photo! Leah’s reads “I was born to ride because you face your feels on one wheel! 🙂 “Brittany’s reads: “I was born to ride because it’s in my skin!” 

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Deb, her Ducati, and her prosthetic leg. This is one of the most bad ass motorcycling women I have ever seen.

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More awesome motolady action from Josh Kurpius.

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More awesome motolady action from Josh Kurpius.

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My friend Robert saw this in a New Seasons parking lot. Excite bike dude… so awesome!

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