Amazing macro-photography of individual snowflakes [10 Pictures]


Photographer Alexey Kljatov takes incredible close-up photos of snowflakes in his backyard in Moscow.

“I capture snowflakes on the open balcony of my house, mostly on glass surface, lighted by an LED flashlight from the opposite side of the glass, and sometimes in natural light, using dark woolen fabrics as background.”
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Harley-Davidson study: Women who ride are happier, more fulfilled


Not sure how “scientific” this study was but I believe it’s common sense that females are happy when riding…are they more “fulfilled” than women who don’t ride…again not sure how surveying 1000+ riders and non riders proves anything but good on Harley for planting the seed. 

Source:  Los Angeles Times

By Charles Fleming December 27, 2013

Freud asked, “What does woman want?”

Harley-Davidson has the answer. She wants a motorcycle — or should.

That is the result of a study of female motorcycle riders and non-riders, commissioned by the Wisconsin-based bike manufacturer. Continue reading “Harley-Davidson study: Women who ride are happier, more fulfilled”

Do female ADV riders really need special gear names and colours?


So, we see in this video some KLIM dirt bike apparel in the making, there is supposed to be an ADV line coming out in March 2014 as well.  Cheryl and I feel like we have been waiting a long time to see KLIM’s female gear and what exactly have they come up with for the gals out there to wear.  I have said all along that I was confused as to why the R&D of this line has taken so long…

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The Top 75 Pictures of 2013


December 17, 2013 

Following on from our very successful blog “100 of the Best Street Art Images of 2013″ (see HERE), we’ve widened the net and thanks to the guys over at Sifter, we bring you the Top 75 Pictures of 2013. All credit goes to the individual photographers and their inspiring visions of our beautiful planet. What’s your favorite? Continue reading “The Top 75 Pictures of 2013”

North Korean Motorcycle Diaries


Wow….some New Zealanders get to traverse on their bikes South to North Korea…amazing opportunity and yet so sad…

Published on 10 Dec 2013

For the past decade, New Zealanders Joanne and Gareth Morgan have been living the semiretired lifestyle of their dreams, traveling around the world on motorcycles alongside a few of their closest friends. They’ve traversed all seven continents on their bikes, with routes as varied as Venice to Beijing, Florida to northern Alaska, and South Africa to London, just to name a few. Gareth funds his own trips, many of which he uses to pursue philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the social-investment space. He is able to do so with money he’s made as an economist and investment manager—one who has earned the reputation for criticizing unethical practices in New Zealand’s financial-services industry. Continue reading “North Korean Motorcycle Diaries”

What Socks Do You Choose to Wear in the Winter?


How do you stay warm when riding in the winter?  For us it’s Gerbing’s heated liner and gloves, LDComfort base layer and  Need I say more for our socks….these work…and are comfy too…

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This works as well… Continue reading “What Socks Do You Choose to Wear in the Winter?”

How many have seen this sign?


And did you make the turn NORTH???? We will be back one day….

How many have seen this sign too? Continue reading “How many have seen this sign?”

Stuff You Will Never Forget


Now that the year will be quickly drawing to a close, we wanted to remember some of the downright insane things have have happened this year. From the deadly to the triumphant, 2013 has been filled with events that none of us will soon forget. Countless people were injured by bombings, civil uprisings and natural disasters. However, within that tragedy, humanity’s beautiful true nature shone through. These are 28 photos that you simply must see before the end of the year.

27 Incredible Views You’d Only See If You Were A Bird


We humans sure take up and use a lot of space.  I think I would rather live in the Maldives.  Holy cow Mexico City!

The world looks pretty cool from up there.

BuzzFeed Staff

Crash Outtakes from AltRider’s 2013 BMW R 1200 GS W


Not only is Jeremy the owner of AltRider but he is one hell of a rider.  Watch this video and see the new WC BMW 1200 take a tumble but more importantly see how the new crash bars AltRider has developed for this bike protects the fairing.  So….Jeremy and Erik where are the uppers for the F800 crash bars? 😉

Obstacles In The Road


I think the craziest obstacle I have been hit with was a bird, not so crazy but scared the crap out of me and I felt terrible….on the road itself??? A garbage bag full of what I think were dirty diapers.  So, nothing totally out of the ordinary lol.  What about you?
HFL – December 14, 2013

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Watson On: Obstacles In The Road

 

Photo by Chris Cornwell

Every one of us who rides should know the risks that are involved each and every time you swing a leg over a bike and head out. Aggressive, texting drivers and crazy traffic are just the tip of the iceberg, so you’re constantly forced to ride defensively. It often feels like everyone is out to get you and they probably are. Continue reading “Obstacles In The Road”

The USAF Band Holiday Flash Mob at the National Air and Space Museum 2013


This is awesome no matter how you feel about the military or the USAF.  Being from NEW YORK originally, I find this video very moving…and thanks too all for protecting any country.

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