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Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Brittany Morrow Motorcycle Crash Anniversary
Seven years ago today Brittany Morrow was torn off the back of a sportbike in a gust of wind… hitting the ground at a high speed wearing an oversized helmet, sneakers, sweater and capri jeans over her bikini. She slid and tumbled 552 feet down the highway, wishing she had lost consciousness and thinking she would not live to see another day. Two months in the hospital and skin grafts on over 50 percent of her body, Brittany went through some serious pain on the road to recovery. She now uses her… Continue Reading »
Helmet Safety with Emma Bass
Another example of why we should always gear up when we ride our bikes- a truck pulled out in front of Emma while she was wearing a 3/4 helmet.
Review: Icon Hella Leather Jacket
What pops into your head when you hear “Icon Motosports”? Often times it’s armored vests, bright colors and loud emblems. Women’s gear has usually been cluttered with pink, stars, flowers, swirlies and countless other “frilly” things. Not anymore. Icon isn’t limiting themselves to elaborate designs, proved true with the Icon ladies leather Hella jacket. Walking into Cycle Gear as a new rider to check out motorcycle jackets, everything in sight was a bunch of crap. It’s like walking into a whirlwind of 80’s fine art snobbery full of bright colored shapes and… Continue Reading »
Monster Project Engine Transport
Monster Project update: Transporting my Monster engine in my Honda Accord coupe… safety first!
Took this photo for MotoCorsa facebook special- the Dainese City Bikers jacket. Removable CE armor, big zippered pockets and flattering fit. Perfect for those who ride in warmer climates and want to look a little less like you just landed your space station around the corner. …Not that theres anything wrong with that. Aliens need love too.
The Road Rash Queen
Brittany Morrow is a moto lady who was ripped off the bike by heavy wind while riding pillion on the back of a sport bike. When people argue with me about the importance of gear, I quote instances like this. 55 percent body coverage of third degree burns, severed tendons in my left pinky finger, a severely dislocated right big toe, and a large amount of blood loss; what really slowed the healing process was what I experienced in the hospital. Indirect results of the accident due to a prolonged hospital stay:… Continue Reading »