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We all wish we could ride year-round, but unless you’re living in sunny Southern California (or somewhere within a stone’s throw of the equator), winter riding just isn’t worth the discomfort for most riders.

The good news is that if you’re reading this, we’ll wager you aren’t “most riders” to begin with, and protecting your hands with proper winter motorcycle gloves is your first step to pushing your riding well into the shoulder seasons. 

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Give Mother Nature the driest middle finger she’s ever seen with our favorite waterproof motorcycle gloves of the year. 

If you want to tour the world on two wheels, you better be prepared for rain. On our recent trip through Vietnam, the crew and I probably spent about half our time riding through either wet or rainy conditions, and good waterproof gear made all the difference. 

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The poet George Herbert once wrote that “Every mile is two in the winter.” If you’ve gone riding in cold weather without good gear, we’ll wager you’ve got a pretty firm understanding of what he’s getting at there. 

Of course ol’ George was born long before the dawn of our beloved two-wheeled travel, and even longer before the invention of one of motorcycling’s guiltiest pleasures: The heated motorcycle glove. 

New name, new look, and a few choice upgrades: The 2024 Honda NX500 marks the first major redesign of Big Red's budget-friendly ADV. 

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The time has come for your epic WABDR adventure! You’re about to dive into some of the best backcountry riding the Pacific Northwest has to offer. But fair warning—this isn’t a ride for the faint-hearted. The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) will push you to your limits, and then some.

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Adding a Bluetooth com to your dual sport loadout is an absolute game changer. 

Wondering if your buddy made it through that gnarly rock section? Just ask him. Want to know if the coast is clear around the next turn? Phone a friend up ahead. Need to get in the zone before you try that nasty hillclimb? Put some Miley Cyrus on and crank that volume to 11. 

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Say what you will about modular motorcycle helmets, but there's no denying the convenience and versatility of a lid that's three-quarters when you want it, but full-faced when you need it. Modular helmets have a loyal following, and it's easy to see why.

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Riding a motorcycle is basically like having free air-conditioning. Once you get a little wind in your hair, that 90-degree day starts to feel a lot cooler, and if we’re being honest, who cares what the thermostat says if you’re having a good time? Of course, that’s assuming you’ve got the right summer motorcycle gloves on.

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Unlike mankind according to the Declaration of Independence, not all motorcycle bags are created equal. When it comes to motorcycle luggage there are many different options and, while they all serve the same essential function of storing and protecting your precious cargo, they accomplish that function in unique ways. Each with its own pros and cons.

When choosing which bags are right for you, you must first decide on which type: Motorcycle Soft Bags or Hard Cases. 

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Dual sport riders are no doubt a unique bunch. After all, the adventurous bikes we enjoy have to pull double duty when piloted by riders with the skills and knowledge to cover a variety of terrains.

As such, the rest of the riding gear we depend on, from head to toe, needs to be appropriate for a wide variety of scenarios we get ourselves into.