Woo hoo! Why not? I'm crossing my fingers, toes, arms and legs in the hopes that I can go riding for at least a day in Ireland while I'm there in October for a job. I've heard great things about this company, but any feedback is appreciated. It seems pretty pricey to rent a bike And go on a coordinated tour, so I'm thinking renting one and going solo might be the best way.
:D
(the only Talk to the Hand pic I could find in my database of 11,000 pics)
My great friend Tamela Rich posted this great tip for how to answer the famous "I know someone who died on a motorcycle... blah blah blah" statement when you tell someone you ride a motorcycle.
I love her tip, it's straightforward without being rude and makes complete sense when you think about it.
http://roadtrip.tamelarich.com/2013/03/13/lessons-from-the-road-046-biker-talk-101/
How do you handle these kinds of comments?
Richard Fletcher barely survived a road rage incident last weekend while riding home. He's a husband and father of 3. Please help this family and keep them in your prayers.
http://fletcherracingcom.ipower.com/Rich_Fletcher_Revovery_Fund/richard_fletcher_recovery_fund.htm
Don't you wish you could find a sexy motorcycle jacket that's safe, stylish and fits real women? And on sale?
The Dainese Store San Francisco is having a huge clearance sale right now. Here's a really great jacket if you're looking. Their price is also lower than many websites.
Sizes: 42-44, 48-50 (per their website)
Reg. $559.95, SALE $392
The photo above is my gorgeous friend, Mandy, wearing her SF Lady. As you can see, Mandy has real curves and is a real woman. The epitome of my tagline; Real Curves, Real Women, Real Gear. (She also knows how to tear up the twisties!).
You're probably wondering what size her jacket is and what size she normally wears in casual jackets. She is wearing a Euro 46 and typically wears a US 12. Hopefully that gives you a sense of how Dainese designs gear so that the proportions are right where they need to be, even if you're not a size 0!
I highly recommend the SF Lady if you're looking for a really great all around jacket for cool/mild weather. Note that it doesn't feature a removable thermal liner, but since it has no perforation or vents, it should be fairly warm.
$499.95 (buy at the Dainese store or online at Revzilla)
Full Specifications Here.
Sizes: Euro 38-50 (wow! they're offering this up to 50. That's about a US 16).
Colors: All black and black/gray option shown below. On Dainese's website they have other colors listed, but it appears that these are the only ones available to purchase right now.
You may have read my earlier review about REV'IT discontinuing the only GTX outfit for women they've ever offered. :supersadface Thankfully, Dainese is still committed to this effort. By providing one of the few options for women's jackets that offer a fully integrated (meaning, it's non removable and attached to the outer shell so you don't need to insert the liner to stay dry) GTX liner, they continue to stay invested in the women's gear market. I for one, am very very happy to see this jacket in their lineup.
If there's one thing that Europeans do well, it's fitting a woman's body. And motorcycle gear is no different. They really understand proportions and fit. I'm not a pencil shape, so to speak. I have a short, wider torso for my height (5'3") and this fit so perfectly. The material they use on the outer shell for this is called Mugello fabric. It's very forgiving. I could see the fabric allowing for a little extra comfort in the shoulders and across the back. Goofy photos of me wearing it:
The materials, fitment and overall functionality of the jacket contribute to why it's such a high pricepoint. If you put it on, you'll also notice just how well it fits. Comfortable, functional, safe and a nice design.
An added bonus for buying any D-Dry or GORE-TEX waterproof jacket from Dainese (at participating retailers) is that they will give you a FREE back protector! Now through November 17, 2013. Program Details: http://bit.ly/14zuRmT
$249.95 (buy at Dainese Store or online at Revzilla)
Sizes: Euro 36-42 (I seem to be shrinking, and ended up fitting into a Euro 36. I'm typically 7 in casual shoes)
Why is it so hard to find cute, stylish boots with protection? Well, it's a delicate balance of making them stylish but adding protection where you need it without changing the 'stylish' aspect. Even these cuties don't offer incredible protection, but more than anything you'd buy at your favorite department store.
I would totally wear these around town, going to the movies or running errands. They offer soft armor inserts on both sides of the ankle and reinforced toe shifters. I didn't spend a lot of time in them so I can't really say how reinforced they are in the heels/toebox. But it definitely felt like there was some reinforcement, just not as much as say the Dainese Siren. The leather felt really soft too, with lots of calf and ankle space.
These are the perfect boots for anyone looking for boots to wear on their scooter or motorcycle, around town (no freeway, city speeds <40-45mph).
