The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 5
Leathertogs garments are the stuff of legend. Rare, coveted, and exceptionally…
The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 4
"Restrictions on leather are cramping Mr. Shaw’s style, but there will be a…
The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 3
It turns out all sorts of riders chose Leathertogs, from women to professional…
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…
No Longer Unique: a Pair of Perreaux
A team of enthusiasts gave the Perreaux steam cycle a twin brother, making an…
Testing Their Mettle – Don Emde and Freddie Ludlow
"My dad raced 80 different meets in 1948. Finally in 1948 he won the Daytona…
John Player Norton – My First Motorcycle
It was my only motorcycle for years, so I favored high-speed roads on the east…
Tehuelche! A History, Part 2
The First Open South American Motorcycle Championship included participants…
Tehuelche! A History, Part 1
After WW2, Argentina welcomed immigrants from economically and physically…
My Motorcycle History, Part 3: ‘Evel’
There were about 12 Hells Angels, but the crowd was with Evel Knievel, and…
The Motorcycle Portraits: Jack Penton
I believe, short of the birth of my children and my marriage. motorcycling has…
No Regrets: Rich Ostrander AKA Dr. Sprocket
I’ve had the absolute best life; you couldn’t buy it, you ain’t got enough…
My Motorcycle History, Part 2: The Wino
Ron Peck went fishing in Fort Bragg, and met Wino Willie, legendary co-founder…
My Motorcycle History, Part 1
What's slick about our sport is the diversity it attracts. From Malcom Forbes…
Forever Two Wheels Siena
A visit to the cathedral was a seductive, overwhelming, giddy experience, akin…
