Articles by Ashlee Goodwin
His and Hers: Boots made for walking
Packing for our west coast Goldwing tour, we each opted to bring along an extra pair of shoes (which took up valuable space in the saddle bags). Would our new riding boots be comfortable enough to walk around in? How about hiking? Days when we weren't really on the bike much? As it turns out, we could have saved the trouble and the space. Sean's Icon Reign boots and my Alpinestars Stella Armada bo...
22 November 2011
Gear: Nexx X60 Vintage
When I was kid cruising around on the back of my dad's Silverwing, you'd find me wearing a green metal flake 3/4 helmet. Now that I know a little bit more about safety standards, I have higher expectations for my head protection than a hard candy shell with a mangled liner and mostly exposed styrofoam can meet. The Nexx X60 Vintage provides a fashionable retro look that achieves an ECE 22.05 safet...
27 October 2011
Allow me to introduce my very first motorcycle: the FZR400/600-GSX-R-R6
I've been in the market for a bike for over a year. I can't go anywhere without motorbike friends asking when I'm going to show up on my own two wheels. "In a couple months" has become my go-to phrase to answer. I sure wanted a bike but I hadn't found the bike. I looked at Ninjas and Monsters. Hawks and SVs. I hemmed. I hawwed. I just wasn't sure. That all changed last Sunday when HFL reader Thoma...
12 September 2011
