Street Riding in the Rain at Under My Helmet

Riding in the rain can be very un-nerving to say the least. There are several things you need to consider that are very different than what you're used to while riding on dry pavement. Among them are traction, visibility, and of course, cars behind you. If you MUST ride in the rain, you will need to slow down and pay extra attention to your surroundings. You will need to be more [...] Read More


Riding in groups on the street at Under My Helmet

Riding in groups, whether on the street or in the dirt/sand, requires special attention and modified behavior. You not only need to look out for others in your group, but also for other groups or individuals. While group riding on the street, motorcycles should ride in a staggered formation, with the lead motorcycle on the left side of the lane, the next on the right side, then the left and so [...] Read More


Riding With Young Kids as the Only Adult at Under My Helmet

You've heard it before: Never ride an ATV alone. Never let your kids ride ATVs alone. It's a pretty standard safety practice. You riding an ATV alone is optional and a matter of common sense. With kids, it's the law. They have to be supervised when riding an ATV. For me, that usually means I'm riding with them, or they're riding in the yard with me outside watching them. It can [...] Read More


Rain Comes and Goes at Pretty Things

This morning the rain was so loud that it started me and of course it keeps looking like the weather is trying to decide to break out into sunshine or to go back to the rain. To be on the safe side I will go out in wellies today. I have errands to run and interviews with authors today for Kitten Lounge and I don't want to get caught! My [...] Read More


Talk About Singin' in the Rain at Pretty Things

Ok so of course when you have a FABULOUS sunny weekend, you know that there might be a smidge of rain. NYC in the fall means that there will be a little rain. The other day I was talking to someone about the proper etiquette of wearing your rainboots. Can they be worn all day, how do you co-ordinate them? I must admit that prior to coming to NYC, I [...] Read More