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Moscow Mule Mug

Ben Branch December 24, 2014
  • American
  • Gear
  • Taste

Despite its name, the Moscow Mule is a thoroughly American cocktail. It was invented in New York in 1941 and by the mid-50s it…

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Lamborghini Miura SVJ

Ben Branch December 23, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Rare

The Lamborghini Miura SVJ is a look into an almost parallel history of the Italian marque, where Ferrucio Lamborghini wanted to take the Miura…

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1/4 Mile Leather Jacket by Angry Lane

Ben Branch December 23, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The just-released 1/4 Mile Jacket by Angry Lane is a classic motorcycle jacket with a twist – each one has been perforated using the…

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REV’IT! Bleeker Boots

Ben Branch December 22, 2014
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The new REV’IT Bleeker Boots are a great example of the continuing trend towards motorcycle gear with a strong safety component that don’t actually…

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How A Ford Mustang Is Made

Ben Branch December 21, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Ford

How A Mustang Is Made is a ’90s era film produced by the Ford Motor Company showing the process of building the Ford Mustang…

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Ferrari 512 TR

Ben Branch December 20, 2014
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury

The 512 TR was Ferrari’s response to the challenge posed by the newly released Lamborghini Diablo, the 512 TR was essentially a continuation of…

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Z.A.P.S. Survival Grenade

Ben Branch December 20, 2014
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Z.A.P.S. Survival Grenade is the creation of a former Marine Scout Sniper, he created the survival kit for his own use but due…

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Harley-Davidson XRTT

Ben Branch December 19, 2014
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson XRTT is almost certainly the most beautiful motorcycle ever to roll out of the Milwaukee factory of the venerable American motorcycle marque….

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Rudi Armored Jacket by Crave

Ben Branch December 19, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Safety

The new Rudi Jacket by Crave has been quickly gaining popularity with skiers, snowboarders and motorcyclists due to its Aramid Kevlar lining, D3O armor…

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Ryan Reynolds’ Honda CB750 by Raccia Motorcycles

Ben Branch December 18, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Engineering
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles

When Mike LaFountain of Raccia Motorcycles sent us the images of the Honda CB750 you see here and told me he’d just finished building it…

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Motorcycle Jeans by Tobacco MC

Ben Branch December 18, 2014
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Safety

We’re in the midst of a surge in popularity and demand for Kevlar-lined motorcycle jeans, unlike the days of old this new generation of…

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Outside The Frame: A Short Film

Ben Branch December 17, 2014
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

Outside The Frame is a short film about Todd Kiergen, one of those entertaining old motorcycle gurus that we all secretly wish we were…

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