Top Five New Year’s Resolutions for Riders 2012
is coming to an end. Did you stick to any of your resolutions this
year? 2013 is upon us, and it’s a fresh start. We have five New Year’s
resolutions for riders to help you get a head start on your own list of
2013 personal promises. Resolution #1: I Will Ride the San Juan Islands This
resolution is a special one for our fellow Pacific Northwesterners. We
profiled this beautiful ride destination a while back (see the story),
and we are still fans. The San Juan Islands are a little bit of hidden
paradise in our corner of the world with plenty of open roads and trails
and a friendly community. You will have to take a ferry to get your
bike over there (part of the adventure), and considering the perks
(gorgeous scenery, the smell of the ocean, orcas), it is sure to be a
ride you will remember forever. A ride in the San Juan Islands is a must
for your list of 2013 resolutions.
Resolution #2: I Will Invest in Heated Gear If
you are reluctant to ride your bike in the cold, you are missing out.
Heated gear is your ticket to freedom on the open road regardless of the
weather conditions. Eagle Leather carries everything from heated pants
to jackets and jacket liners, gloves, and even heated insoles for your
riding boots. If you are a serious rider, it’s time to heat up your
wardrobe!
Resolution #3: I Will Ride in a Charity Run Put
that bike to good use! Grabbing your buddies and riding for charity is
fun and rewarding. Eagle Leather actively endorses and participates in a
number of charity rides each year—including the Olympia Toy Run, which
took place a few weeks ago. If you are ready to knock this resolution
out early in 2013, check out the 15th Annual Teddy Bear Run for Multicare Auburn Medical Center (the
run is Feb. 10). Bring a stuffed animal for hospitalized children and
ride with police officers to support the hospital. For more information
and to see when other charity rides are taking place, visit The Eagle Leather Ride Guide!
Resolution #4: I Will Attend a Safety Seminar Get
smart about safety in 2013. Here at Eagle Leather, we cannot stress
enough how important it is to us that our customers—our extended
families—develop safe habits and practice responsible riding. Eagle
Leather has partnered with and endorses a number of safety
organizations, including Puget Sound Safety, Washington Motorcycle
Safety Training (WMST), Pacific Motorcycle Safety, Cascade Motorcycle
Safety, and The Motorcycle Safety Foundation. We’ve even hosted safety
clinics and seminars ourselves, such as this year’s “Riding in the Rain”
seminar featuring speakers from Puget Sound and WMST. Keep an eye out
for events like these in your area and make your best effort to attend
one—or many!
Resolution #5: I Will Clean Out My Saddlebag Enough said.
Yet, there’s no denying it: Unless you plan to ride exclusively around the Southern United States, you’ll face some chilly winters. And even before it...
