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Photos from my shoot with Lanakila MacNaughton, this time she’s in front of my camera! Photography by Alicia Mariah Elfving, copyright MotoLady 2013.
Featuring the Icon 1000 Federal Jacket, El Bajo boots, Icon Pursuit gloves and Airframe Construct helmet. Thanks to Jonah for the 1980 Yamaha XS400.
Want to win the gloves and boots from this shoot? Check out the 8k FB Giveaway.
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If you missed it on facebook yesterday, I posted an 8k likes FB Giveaway contest! You can find the rules on the website here or to the left (8k Giveaway button).
Go enter and share with your friends!
Oh and look out for more photos from the shoot I did with Lanakila MacNaughton for this giveaway!
Question: Protective Denim
Question from Rob Brooks-
Any recommendations on protective Denim for women? Wanting to get my girlfriend some, but no one seems to make any that would fit to a woman’s body. Kevlar doesn’t flex. Figured you would be the one to point me in the right direction.
This is a question I’ve been asked a few times, so I’m going to address it here. First, my disclaimer: For full protection you should ride in fully protective motorcycle pants with hip, knee and shin protection. Leather or abrasion resistant textile designed for protecting a rider from road rash, etc.
That being said, many of us like to ride in more casual gear that will still offer us decent protection so that we can be comfortable and more safe than in jeggings and flip flops. The level of your safety gear is your choice alone, and while I offer options… I am not going to claim I wear a race suit every time I leave the house. I’ve listed some good looking protective motorcycle pant options below.
![I’m stoked on my new Icon Airmada “Stack” lid and “Justice” gloves. Took ‘em out for a little while last night, so good.
[ more photos tagged Icon | boots | real women who ride ]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/7d69abe1fc35412ef8c2728b7f2faa06/tumblr_mlvxheqGPp1qgolyao1_400.jpg)
I’m stoked on my new Icon Airmada “Stack” lid and “Justice” gloves. Took ‘em out for a little while last night, so good.
[ more photos tagged Icon | boots | real women who ride ]
Hi there, and thanks for the compliments on the blog! Very glad you enjoy it.
As for the knee armor, I have two different types that I use and enjoy for different purposes and with different boot/pant combos for comfort.
Icon Stryker Knee Guard ($105 on RevZilla)
Some of the perks of these is that they’re very sturdy, would fit bigger people well (I’m petite and they fit fine), and that they’re lined with Hydradry which wicks moisture. Air channels help with cooling, too.
Dainese Knee V Guard ($65 on RevZilla)
The Dainese shin and knee guards are a little longer than the Icon version, and they’ve come down in price since the style I have. Mine don’t have the same lower straps (they just tuck into boots) but otherwise are very similar. The perforation in the plastic is nice too.
I would definitely suggest picking some up! While it’s not as safe as wearing leather or textile riding pants (especially with the lack of hip/thigh/butt protection) it is a huge step up from riding in only denim.
MotoLadies in advertising… modeling and riding in the Roland Sands Vada jacket.
I’m rather excited that Roland Sands is making gear for women now too, however it bums me out that their jackets don’t come with the armor installed in the pockets. I feel like less riders will go on to buy the armor, it should be a standard to promote safety.
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Why isn’t there a single company out there that sells a complete line of considered protective gear for men and women?
Instead we get a hodge-podge of mismatched stuff thats designed to look good on a hanger in Cycle Gear or whatever.
![If you recall correctly, my friend Emma Bass got into an unfortunate motorcycle accident caused by a large truck trying to skate across four lanes of traffic. She was a little bruised and busted but came out okay. Since then, Emma has been outfitting herself with proper motorcycle gear. She wrote me to ask how I felt about my Icon 1000 Federal jacket, and now picked up one of her own.
“Best purchase I’ve ever made besides my first motorcycle. It’s my first legit motorycle jacket and it’s ten times safer than any number of jackets I’ve owned before. Score!”
Well said, Emma. Plus, you look hot!
[ read my Icon 1000 Federal Jacket review here ]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/ba7754cf955383b5f3d56b52df4bdc08/tumblr_mgdhva80wu1qgolyao1_400.jpg)
If you recall correctly, my friend Emma Bass got into an unfortunate motorcycle accident caused by a large truck trying to skate across four lanes of traffic. She was a little bruised and busted but came out okay. Since then, Emma has been outfitting herself with proper motorcycle gear. She wrote me to ask how I felt about my Icon 1000 Federal jacket, and now picked up one of her own.
“Best purchase I’ve ever made besides my first motorcycle. It’s my first legit motorycle jacket and it’s ten times safer than any number of jackets I’ve owned before. Score!”
Well said, Emma. Plus, you look hot!
Apparently Brazilian model Lisalla Montenegro can ride a motorcycle. She tried out the [somewhat controversial] women’s Vika two piece suit by Alpinestars. I will say, it looks nice… on a models body.
Someone with a more normal shape… try this gear and let me know what you think!
[ Photos by CJ Wilson | Original article Hell for Leather ]
My homegirl Kat Foster does it in the dirt! This is what I like to see from us motorcyclin’ women. Awesome.
Hoppin’ on the bike all by my lonesome tonight… FIELD TEST TIME! MotoLady and the Icon Airmada… the beginning of a love story I can almost guarantee!
It’s so small (the shell, I mean) and hugs my face like a happy Koala. I’ll report back later!
Seven years ago today Brittany Morrow was torn off the back of a sportbike in a gust of wind… hitting the ground at a high speed wearing an oversized helmet, sneakers, sweater and capri jeans over her bikini. She slid and tumbled 552 feet down the highway, wishing she had lost consciousness and thinking she would not live to see another day.
Two months in the hospital and skin grafts on over 50 percent of her body, Brittany went through some serious pain on the road to recovery. She now uses her experience to educate motorcyclists (new and old) of proper gear, running Rock the Gear Inc… and yes, she still rides!
Read Brittany’s whole tesimonial here.
Visit the Rock the Gear website.
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A lesson to be learned from a lovely lady- why you should wear a full face helmet.
This is not an invitation to lecture the lovely Emma Bass- she kindly allowed me to post these photos to help educate y’all with some real life stuff.
No, you don’t have to wear gear, a full face helmet, or gloves when you ride. You can get away with a DOT half helmet (aka skull bucket or skid lid) paired with shorts and flip flops. But please please please realize that cars and their drivers are unpredictable, unaware, and often aggressive.
A Dodge Ram attempted to blast across four lanes of traffic right in front of her and her Triumph Bonneville, leaving her bike embedded in the side of the truck. She was traveling the speed limit (35mph) and was not lane splitting (it is legal in California). She is extremely lucky to have escaped with minor bruises, including this one to her chin.
Retro MotoCross Boot Options
For all you guys who have been sending me messages/leaving comments asking about where I got my boots. You know, the vintage motocross boots I am wearing in all those Thruxton photos by Giles Clement. I did some discovery and found some awesome options.
First up are these vintage Hondaline motocross boots. The amazing part? They are nearly identical to the pair I have. Grey stripe up the back with red connector strap and all. But mine say Hondaline nowhere, perhaps a knock off? No idea.
The thing with these is that from right now, there’s about 21 hours left on the ebay auction. So if you wear a size 9.5 mens US shoe, I’d hop on over and pick ‘em up. They’re only $61 USD right now. Hondaline Vintage MotoCross Boot Ebay Listing
Me bein’ coy with my black Icon 1000 Federal jacket. Photo by Chris Goddard.
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