We’ve been monitoring Royal Enfield’s modern reprise of the Continental GT since its working prototype rose to fame on the internet in 2012. Launched at the height of a current cafe racer craze, it hit and stuck and has continued a successful stir on social media. Its good looks have beckoned us from the beginning. Here’s why we think this bike is smart, cool and hits the nail on the head. (Read on below.)
When motorcyclists talk of The Dragon or Deals Gap, they describe a knee-draggin’ sportbike playground or a cruiser destination to get the I-was-here T-shirt. While both descriptions have truth, people should know it’s a place of beauty with a far wider reach than the 318 turns in 11 miles. It’s where motorcyclists like us seek fun, introspection, escape and adventure…no matter what kind of bike we’re on. Read on to see how our recent trip may tempt you to ride the Smokies…
Have you tried finding an authentic motorcycle shirt that captures the spirit of the post-war American motorcycle clubs? Can’t find a jersey that looks, feels and fits like something “Iron Man” Kretz wore 80 years ago on the dirt tracks of Southern California? Look. No. Further. Jill Smith of Hometown Jersey has dialed in the real deal, vintage style jerseys featuring made-to-order, hand-applied felt lettering.
Motorcycling in a post-calamitous, resource-depleted existence requires the right gear. Provisions are low, so we’ve donned our ICON Motosports gear for today’s foraging. Before the Bang, we never rode motorcycles out of necessity, but it’s different now. Like draft horses or oxen of yore, our sidecar motorcycle has become the lifeblood to survival. Here’s how we suited up…
Your T-shirts say a lot about you. Funky, witty, ironic or brand-loyal, it’s fun to throw on a tee that communicates something without requiring a convo. We like to find creative shirts that embody originality. Enter: ODFU Clothing. You’ve seen our review of some early ODFU shirts, now read on to see our take on two of ODFU’s latest limited edition motorcycle tees.
It’s a question we’ve studied and considered for years. We’ve asked it to ourselves and answered it many times. If you ask enough motorcyclists, you’ll understand how important a motorcycle can be to the lives of humans. Sounds a little melodramatic, but no matter how slight or epic the reasons might be, we’ve discovered that motorcycling stimulates emotions in people and heightens life experiences. Why do you ride?