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Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio but relocated to the Phoenix area in 2002. I am married and we have one adult son who is married and also lives in the Phoenix area. I bought my first bike when I was in high school and over the years have owned a Katana, Ninja, CBR, GSXR, a few quads and a side by side. I am now riding my dream bike, a 2016 Ducati 959. When I am not enjoying the 300 plus sunny days a year that we have in Phoenix, I enjoy scuba diving, travelling and photography.
Raven Rova Falcon Pants The Raven Rova Falcon pants are a textile and leather hybrid that offers a fantastic combination...
Introduction It has been a while since my last appearance here on WBW. But when the opportunity to read and review Scraping Pegs appeared in my inbox, I had to jump at it. As a rider and the author of a book (don’t worry, no shameless plug for my book...
I have never worn an HJC helmet before or even tried on one while window shopping. So I was very...
Intro When the opportunity arose for me to get my hands on the Forcefield Pro Jacket X-V2, I jumped at...
I received an email from the folks at Matrix Helmets based in London. And I was eager to open the message as they have been kind enough to keep me in the loop about a very impressive new helmet that is on the horizon. I was hoping that this was...
It’s Real & Not Just An Excuse To Go For A Ride! Most of us have said at one time...
Some First Impressions I was really looking forward to testing out the Airflite Inky from ICON, and had it out...
In all honesty, I was wondering if I had requested something that was going to be far beyond my level of appreciation for riding footwear. I had researched the SIDI line for a best-of article and was super impressed by the Tecno-3 Push Closure System and the ability to replace...
Technology has become a part of almost every aspect of our daily lives. Not only do we rely on it...
To be honest, I never even considered a legging style pant for riding which is odd because I often wear...
The world of motorcycles is always growing and evolving to meet the needs and desires of consumers. But some of that growth might surprise a lot of riders. As a female rider, I honestly would not have estimated that nearly 20% of all bike owners in the United States are...
When you picture your golden years, you might never have imagined that some of your best days would be spent...
I always wear a full face helmet just because I ride in an environment that has a lot of sand...
Editors note: this review was updated on March 23, 2019 to add in a response from Matrix Helmets. You can read their response here. I was really looking forward to testing this helmet due to the lightness. I am religious about wearing a full face helmet and the lighter the...
A Pleasant Suitprise Looking for the Right One I love trying out new gear and this was the first taste...
Due to the lack of motorcycle jackets made specifically for ladies, in the past, a selection was made mostly based...
I was very excited to test the Alpinestars Core leather jacket because it is offered in a perforated model which is perfect for the warmer climate of Phoenix. I have worn many textile and mesh jackets over the years and I like the comfort and fit but mentally I just...
It is no secret that as we get older, our bodies change. And in most cases, we do not get...
Not every rider is looking for the maximum protection available from head to toe, but if you are that street...
To be completely honest, I am always pretty skeptical of a “new” discovery or process that claims to be better at, in this case, cooling. It can be very easy to manipulate tests and results of testing in a very controlled environment to produce the results needed to make a...
Earlier this year I was offered the opportunity to test the Cardo Packtalk radio system. To be honest, I had...
The new REV’IT Clare women’s jacket is a very classic tight-fitting leather jacket. As soon as I touched it, I...
Being that I live in a very warm climate, I was eager to test any jacket that offered good ventilation as well as solid protection. And the added benefit of the Motonation Metralla being designed for a woman was an added bonus that doesn’t come along very often. I ride...
For me, touch is important. I like to have the ability to touch lightly with just a finger or two...
Bargain Pricing At only $99 the Motonation Cappra Vented Textile Pants are an outstanding option for hot weather riding pants....
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: TCX RT Race Pro Air, SIDI Streetburner, TCX Roadster2 Boots are a very critical piece of gear for riders as they are your means of contact with the pegs of your bike and also with the ground. In addition, your feet...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: SIDI X-3, TCX Baja, SIDI Agueda When you think about purpose...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex, Dainese Centauri Gore-Tex, Gaerne Balance Oiled A large...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Roland Sands Mojave, Forma Swift Flows, Merlin Charge Cruiser boots are purpose-built riding boots that offer all of the protection of other types of riding boots but in a relaxed format that focuses equally on comfort both on and off a...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Scorpion Talon, Leatt GPX 3.5 Lite, REV’IT! Striker 3 A pair of...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Dainese Antartica Gore-Tex, Rukka Stretch Air, Klim Switchback Cargo Textile...
Updated February, 2018 Motocross riders are a unique breed who seek the thrill of competition with other riders but also the invigoration of the purely philosophical battle of man versus nature. And this internal and external battle is played out from atop a lightweight, rugged bike with knobby tires, hard...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Rukka Roughroad, Triumph Exploration, FIrstgear Kilimanjaro Women’s The adventure rider is...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Spidi STS, Triumph Navigator, Klim Adventure GTX Adventure/Touring gloves need to...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Joe Rocket Alter Ego, First gear Rush Air, Cortech Dino The V-Twin/Cruiser Jacket is the jacket of choice for the purest rider who is looking for comfort and function without all of the flash and gizmos that can be found...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Icon Motorhead Z, Alpinestars T-Missile Drystar, Dainese Razon As a...