Wheels & Waves 2019: The custom motorcycle & lifestyle festival returns to the shores of Biarritz, France. More motorcycles, surfing, races, art and music.
It's been a few weeks since Henry Crew returned from his solo-motorcycle cycle trip around the world. Some fifty-five thousand miles later and Henry has become the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle.
Protective motorcycle gear and clothing has and always will be an emotive topic, with many viewpoints. Some riders take the ‘ATGATT’ approach and insist on 'all the gear all the time'. Others, are more fashion-led and wear what looks good or what is bang on trend.
What's more appealing than conceiving your own motorcycle rally, that takes the scenic route through Morocco and then riding it? The answer is not many things apart from maybe, taking an arguably underpowered bike, which you've modified yourself.
A short film by one of the custom scene's favourite filmmakers; Scott Toepfer. Toepfer introduces us to Joey Yeaman, owner of FIVE HEARTS VINTAGE. Joey, his wife Brooke and three children travel the States, searching for charming vintage items including motorcycles to restore and resell.
It could be said, that European benchmarks for motorcycle helmet safety are higher than that of North American. With that in mind, you'll be pleased to hear that the Biltwell Gringo is now fully ECE certified.