Boots are an essential piece of gear for any motorcyclist, they need to be strong enough to handle an inglorious dismount at 80mph but sensitive enough to let you snick up and down through the gears in heavy traffic. This pair of boots by Gasolina are oozing retro appeal, they’re also painstakingly handmade using top grain leather and good looking enough to wear under your jeans even when you aren’t saddling up.
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“A motorcycle is a bicycle with pandemonium attachment, and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics.” – So goes the famous quote from George Fitch, first written all the way…
This McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 nose cone was used by the great Mika Häkkinen during the 2001 season, winning four Formula 1 races, including Brazil, Australia, British, and the United States Grand Prix. McLaren finished the…
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This is the Limitless Equipment Mark 1 Survival Kit, it’s been designed to be as compact as possible so it can be stashed in a glove compartment, motorcycle pannier, or backpack, whilst still containing over…
In order to protect the United States from aerial attack during the early stages of the Cold War, construction on the Distant Early Warning Line (or DEW Line) began in 1956. This was a serious…
