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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. 

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Roughing it on two wheels but still looking for a good night’s sleep? Here’s our fast-and-dirty list of go-to motorcycle camping gear that we’ve put to work all around the world. 

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Top shelf vs bottom dollar: We compare the most expensive adventure motorcycle jackets from the most popular brands to their budget-friendly counterparts to figure out how much a good jacket is really worth. 

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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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Nothing kills a great day of riding like a soaking wet pair of socks. Wet feet make cold days colder, hot days stickier, and they'll also leave your boots with the kind of stink you can't scrub off with steel wool.

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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.