Sponsors
Demon United
OFFICIAL BODY ARMOR • SNOW
Demon United is at the forefront of the body armor business on the dirt and the snow. Their FlexForce protective wear is fitted with the synthetic polymer known as D3O- a material that allows an athlete to achieve unparalleled protection while maintaining maximum mobility because of its unique force-reactive properties.
Move it steadily and it bends like regular clothing, but give it an abrupt impact and the material hardens quicker than you can curse out your crash.
These FlexForce DS1620 shorts mean an end to tailbone injuries- go bigger with the peace of mind that comes with exceptional protection.
Ruroc
OFFICIAL HELMET • SNOW
Ruroc is a British based company that makes ultra high performance full-face helmets and goggles for snowsports. Besides the hardcore look; premium build quality, excellent visibility and all-day-wearable comfort set the Ruroc RG-1 apart in a crowded market.
The RG-1 utilizes a modular design that allows the user to customize their own configuration of facemask, lid, goggle frame and lens to create a look all their own.
After a gnarly wreck in some Sierra Nevada avalanche chutes, I get back on my skis with nothing damaged besides my pride thanks to a Ruroc RG-1. Now if I could just dig myself out of this snow…
Smith Optics
OFFICIAL EYEWEAR • MOTO
Smith is on top of the eyewear game on sand, snow, and sidewalks alike. With some of the best attention to detail in the industry, Smith goggles and sunglasses pull off a trifecta of performance, style and durability no matter what sport you need your eyes shielded in.
Every Smith product I’ve used has returned exceptional performance and longevity- the two biggest requirements in every sport I need eye protection in. And hey, it doesn’t hurt that they look cool too.
Eyes and throttle wide open I scan the horizon for kangaroos near Aramac, Australia behind a pair of Smith Optics Fuel V.2 Moto Goggles.
Affiliates
Outback Adventure Treks
OAT facilitates the most extreme off-road motorcycle tours on Earth. Led by champion rider and skilled outdoorsman Magnus Eriksson, OAT brings teams of riders through jungles, deserts, savannas and tundras for what is always an unbelievable adventure. Visit their website to book a tour and have the off-road experience of a lifetime. Don’t worry, they’ve got a support truck to carry the beer.
I worked as an expedition guide for OAT during Australian winter 2011, riding the lead bike on kangaroo patrol or driving the support truck on sweep as needed. I also whip up a world-class chili con carne and if you ask nicely, I might even change a tire for you.
The OAT Support Vehicle, an Isuzu NPS 250, mounts another dune in the Simpson Desert loaded with swags, snacks, swill and a damaged DR-Z.
Team Bootleg Racing
Lead by Matt Weaver, this group of hardcore racers from New England competes in RallyCross, Auto-X and other motorsport events every season.
Rostered drivers include Jeff Hattabaugh, Matt Sullivan and myself. What we lack in budget we recover in audacity, and have been preparing competitive vehicles since I took the tassels off my tricycle and called it a weight reduction.
RoadRoving.com will keep you abreast of Bootleg updates as they happen. Watch the site as we diversify and get as much as we can out of the motorsport scene.
Matt wrings the last out of his RallyCross Corolla at an SCCA event in Rochester, New York.
Other Adventurers
Iowa Harley Girl Thoughts from a Midwest biker chick.
Keep The Rubber Side Down For those with a passion for riding, and life.
Motos Suzuki GSX-R GSX-R blog from Spain with tons of great pictures and information on GSX-R’s from every era. Luckily there’s a “translate” button for those that don’t habla español.
The Professional Hobo Travel stories from a girl with no fixed address.
Rare Sportbikes For Sale Title says it all. Lots of eye candy even if you’re not in the market.
Road Captain USA Essential motorcycle blog for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts.
RVs & OHVs & Camping Recreational and Off-Highway Vehicle camping information.
Speed Hunters Tuner car builds, drifting and road racing action from South Africa.
Twisted Roads Raw motorcycle adventure and romance like broken glass from the mind of hard-swaggering bad ass Jack Riepe.
