CULTURE
The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 2
Leathertogs reached its peak in the mid-1930s: the rise in motorcycle…
The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 1
In this melting pot where industry, speed, and style collided, Leathertogs was…
The Mysterious Modernist – Carlo Mollino
“Only when a work of art is not explicable other than in terms of itself can we…
Lost in the Supermarket
Like birds, whales, and my fellow gringos, I fly south for a dose of vitamin D in Winter, down to San Jose del Cabo, the geological tip of California and the traditional finish line of Baja desert racing. I’m not usually a big-box shopper, but stocking up for a week’s supplies means hitting La Comer, the retail chain that sells everything - including motorcycles. Unless you’ve been south of the border, you’ve likely never heard of an Italika; they’re ‘hecho en Mexico’ and the country's largest producer (ok, monopoly), with about 400,000 units…
Beyond the Outlaw: Americade and the Battle for Public Image
Americade is a different kind of rally. Yet a single arrest, crash, or…
The ‘Woke’ Wars: Indian Vs Harley-Davidson
Why the sudden interest among MAGA influencers in Indian motorcycles? Let's go…
Hellenic Motor Museum
Right in the central business district of Athens, the Hellenic Motor Museum is…
Autoerotic Infatuation
Men ran out of cafes and restaurants into the street to talk to me. I never…
An American in Rome – Harley-Davidson in Italy
Some described riding a Harley as a way to slow down and enjoy the scenery.…
Mooneyes: Shige Suganuma
"I painted For Sale on the window of my 1969 Camara, and a Japanese newspaper…
A Ride from Toulouse…
In June of 2011, the third edition of the Southsiders MC June ride was held…
Life of a Showgirl
Who celebrates the mystical and magical loop of their past Eras with more…
Is Racing As Good as Sex?
A while back, my teenage son asked if racing motorcycles was as good as sex. I…
Ray Ray- Freedom on Two Wheels
You have to find a new word for the feelings I get outta my bike. It ain’t even…