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- Aerostich R-3 Suit Review
It seems fitting that my last Gear Lab review as a full‑time staffer is for the Aerostich R‑3 suit. When I was the FNG in 2008, one of my first assignments was to review Aerostich’s Roadcrafter suit, the R‑3’s predecessor. Andy Goldfine, founder and owner of Aerostich and inventor of the Roadcrafter, made it a policy to provide every motorcycle magazine editor with one of his suits. That was when Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, and other titles were still going strong. Here in Southern California, you could always identify a motojournalist out on the road. They were the ones wearing a Roadcrafter and a backpack while riding a cruiser or sportbike, the convenience of the easy‑on, easy‑off, wear‑it‑over‑street‑clothes suit, not to mention its crash and weather protection, making it the go‑to choice for daily riding gear. Introduced in 2018, he R-3 was the third generation of the Roadcrafter and features a utilitarian design that includes fit adjusters, reflective panels, and numerous pockets. Goldfine invented the original Roadcrafter in 1983. Back then, leather was worn for crash protection and denim was worn for comfort. A riding suit made of Cordura textile, especially one that looked like a snowmobile suit, was unheard of. Goldfine fought an uphill battle to convince motorcyclists that he was on to something. Motorcycle magazines began to sing the praises of the Roadcrafter, word spread from rider to rider in those pre‑internet days, and before long it became the preferred suit among commuters, touring riders, and the Iron Butt crowd. See all of Rider‘s apparel reviews here. The R‑3, so named because it’s the third generation of the Roadcrafter, was introduced in 2018, 35 years after the original was introduced. Goldfine spent a lot of time getting the Roadcrafter design right in the first place, and later versions have been thoughtful evolutions rather than complete overhauls. Head over to Aerostich.com and you’ll find various options to choose from in both men’s and women’s cuts: R‑3 one‑piece suits in Standard, Light, and Light Tactical versions; Roadcrafter Classic suits in one‑piece, two‑piece Standard, and two‑piece Light versions; and one‑piece and two‑piece versions of the Cousin Jeremy suit, a waxed‑cotton rendition of the Roadcrafter Classic. What they all have in common is Aerostich’s trademark dual‑zipper closure: one long zipper from the neck down to the inside of the left ankle and a shorter zipper down the inside of the right leg. With practice, putting the… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Nepal Turns to Mass Burials as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Only a fraction of the over 4,200 missing in Nepal are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Putin Is Coming for Russian LiteratureThe Kremlin is redefining what it means to be a writer in Russia. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
- Brave Enough to Try: A Tribute to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was not a motorcyclist. But somehow, she taught us a lot about riding. She taught us about courage, choosing our own road, and having the nerve to chase a dream even when the odds, or the people around us, said otherwise. Dolly died yesterday, leaving behind a legacy that reaches far beyond music. She came from the mountains of Tennessee with very little, but carried with her enormous talent, determination, imagination, and a belief in herself. She dreamed bigger than the circumstances around her, and then had the courage to turn those dreams into a life. Dolly Parton wasn’t known as a motorcycle rider. But there she is, sitting on a motorcycle, looking every bit the part. There is a particular kind of courage involved in climbing onto a motorcycle. Doing so for the first time isn’t simply deciding to try something new when you’re not sure you’re ready. It’s learning, making mistakes, getting better, and discovering that something you once thought was beyond you, can become part of who you are. For many women, riding can also mean pushing beyond expectations – whether that’s what we’re supposed to do, how we’re supposed to look, or what we’re supposed to be afraid of. It can mean stepping outside the boundaries someone else imagined for us and discovering how much freedom exists on the other side. Dolly understood that. She never seemed interested in becoming someone else’s idea of what a woman should be. She built a life around her own gifts, her own imagination, and her own definition of success. Dolly could be glamorous without being fragile, kind without being weak, and fiercely ambitious without losing the warmth that made people love her. That’s why her words resonate so deeply with those of us who ride: “You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” You don’t become a rider by waiting until you’re no longer afraid – you become one by being willing to try. You take the class, you learn the bike, you ride the unfamiliar road, you take the next corner. And eventually you realize you’re doing something you once weren’t sure you could do. Dolly took the life she was given and built something extraordinary from it. She reminded generations of women that we don’t need permission to be ambitious, adventurous, creative, successful, or different. We can choose our… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago - 2026 Biketoberfest to Take Place Oct. 15-18
Daytona Beach is the alpha and omega of the rally season. Kicking off with Daytona Bike Week around the beginning of March, the city sets the tone with a week-long celebration including racing, shows, concerts, and more bikes roaring up and down the roads than you could count. In October, bikers make a second annual pilgrimage to Daytona Beach for a last hoorah before putting the bike away for the winter. Some may prefer the larger crowds and intensity of Bike Week, but there’s something special about the more intimate end-of-season celebration that Biketoberfest offers. Biketoberfest celebrates its 34th anniversary in 2026, taking place Oct. 15-18. For these four days, the entire city transforms into a riders’ haven, with outdoor concerts, races, demo rides, vendors, bike shows, and gorgeous weather for riding the area’s best loops. Harley owners and fans should be sure to check out the scene at Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson. The dealership will celebrate Biketoberfest with vendors, food trucks, bars, and live entertainment, and it provides the perfect spot to convene with fellow Harley riders or stage a ride with friends. Cruise down to Cypress Street Park for the Midtown celebration, including live music and food vendors serving southern and Caribbean cuisine. For a longer ride, head to Tomoka State Park on the Ormond Scenic Loop for the Riverfront Beer and Peanuts event. Just follow the signs to arrive at the riverfront, where you’ll find beer, peanuts, ice cream, snacks, sodas, coffee, gifts, and more. Enjoy these treats while watching the river for manatees, dolphins, alligators, and other wildlife. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum makes another great riding location during Biketoberfest, with extended hours during the event. The Boardwalk Bike Show is another popular event at Biketoberfest. Taking place Oct. 16, the show includes 20 bike classes, with a $500 cash prize for Best of Show. Bike registration is only $40 per bike. With shady oaks dripping with Spanish moss, protected marshlands, and minimal traffic, the 32-mile Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail is a great escape from Biketoberfest. And of course, Daytona International Speedway will be a hot spot during Biketoberfest, hosting the American SportBike Racing Association Championships across multiple classes, including the Unlimited Superbike Shootout. The Barnett National Sidecar Challenge rounds out the weekend. The speedway will also host a Motorcycle Marketplace, where rallygoers can find vendors, manufacturers, demo rides,… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago - Big East Powersports Show 2026: Everything You Need To Know
The Big East Powersports Show returns to Syracuse, NY Oct. 2-3 with new snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs, vintage sleds, vendors, special events, and a chance to ride with Rider Magazine. Here’s what to know before you go. The Big East Powersports Show returns, to the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center in Syracuse, New York on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3. While snowmobiling remains at the heart of the event, the show has grown into a broader celebration of powersports, bringing together snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, riding gear, accessories, vendors and enthusiasts from across the Northeast. For somebody whose primary interest is snowmobiling, there’s plenty of reasons to make the trip. But if you’re a motorcycle rider, ATV enthusiast or side-by-side owner, the Big East offers plenty to explore, too. Buy 2026 Big East Powersports Show Tickets A Snowmobile Show With Something For Every Rider The Big East’s identity is still strongly connected to snowmobiling. This is the place to start thinking seriously about the coming winter: check out the latest sleds and technology, talk with industry representatives, look at riding gear and accessories, compare products and start planning those first rides of the season. But the name says it all: Powersports. Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs are all part of the 2026 show, making the event particularly appealing to riders who don’t limit themselves to one season or one type of machine. You can spend part of the day looking at the latest snowmobile technology, then walk across the show floor and start planning next summer’s adventures in a new side-by-side. What To Expect From The Vendors The show floor is designed as a one-stop shopping and information destination for powersports enthusiasts. Expect to find manufacturers, aftermarket companies, riding-gear suppliers, accessory businesses, and other powersports-related exhibitors showcasing products for both snow and warm-weather riding. For snowmobilers, that means this is an opportunity to do more than simply look at new sleds. It’s a chance to examine helmets, riding apparel, boots, gloves, performance products, and other equipment you’ll be thinking about once the snow arrives. Motorcycle, ATV, and UTV riders will find the same kind of opportunity to research equipment and accessories for their respective machines. The official exhibitor roster is still developing, so check the Big East Powersports Show website before heading to Syracuse for the most current list of participating companies and brands. … [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago
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