Often we get asked about the specifics of the gear on women we feature on IVV. Personally, we (Erica and I) have the same questions! When picking out my gear for riding, I’d much rather ask a woman (whose style and shape matches mine) where she got her armoured jacket. Sooooo.... we've gone looking in our first of many road style features of women who ride in varying capacities on different rides for you (and us) to steal their gear secrets.

We take a look at some of the more popular boots seen on the road that are not manufactured or designed as motorcycle boots and discuss their style and safety to help you make a more informed decision when you see these out and about. Before reading this, have a look at our guide to riding boots for an overview on what is important before deciding on a riding boot for your riding, style and experience. 

Watching these five Parisienne women travel the Himalayas on their Royal Enfield's was pretty exciting. They travelled narrow, unforgiving roads with shear drops, gravel and dirt, camps and altitude sickness all with an effortlessness of style as only the French can do.  Since returning to Paris they've been working very hard to get a film produced of their journey and this if the first of the 3 part film...

So you’re looking for a leather jacket to ride your motorcycle in. But let’s be honest, it doesn’t just need to be safe, it needs to look goooood. And totally, uniquely and completely different from all the other jackets out there. After all moto fashion is important! The three most regular styles of vintage leather jacket you will encounter here is a guide to finding the right one for you.