Fourth annual State Farm® survey shows significant use of mobile web in vehicles. Just in time for the busiest travel season of the year, State Farm has released its annual research report on distracted driving, with troubling results. Though texting while driving remains a concern on the nation's highways, people are also webbing while driving with increasing frequency. These behaviors may pose equal or greater concerns in the effort to reduce distracted driving. The July 2012 survey of nearly 1000 motorists shines a light on a growing safety concern: people accessing the internet while driving. Four years of data show a significant...

As 2013 approaches, remember many new motorcycle riding laws come into effect when the clock strikes 12:01am on January 1st! Here are a list of a few new laws state by state… California: AMA on New California Exhaust Law – Motorcycles registered in the state that are manufactured on or after 2013 or have an aftermarket exhaust system manufactured on or after 2013 must have the federal EPA noise emission label affixed to it in order to be operated, used, or parked in the state. Oregon: You must take a Team Oregon course if you’re under 51 years old Maryland: New purchases...

A Year Of Firsts For Olympia Gloves 2012 will be the year of the internet for Olympia Gloves. We’re still beginning our online adventure but it’s been fun. From pushing the biblical social media door open to making our existing website a little more visitor friendly and beginning our blog, it’s been a year of online learning and we’re sure that next year is going to be even better! What are we up to? Well we’re looking into a new bigger and better website, growing in the social media arena and growing our brand nationally! There are so many more...

Top 5 Motorcycle Routes In The US  ROAD TRIP! Now that summer has come to an end and leaves are beginning to fall, it’s time to start making plans for next year! Plan to head out and follow your motorcycle GPS on the top 5 voted routes in the U.S. If you love your motorcycle, nature, and adventure this article is for you. Continue reading to find out more! Grab your motorcycle helmets, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves and jackets and get ready to hit the road! If you’ve been looking for an adventure, you just found five. With curvy roads and amazing views,...

Motorcycle Gloves For Cold Weather: Winter Glove Choices Don’t let cold weather keep you from riding your motorcycle this winter. Insulated gloves?  Check. Thermal fleece lining?  Check. Waterproof and windproof?  Check and check! Learn which winter riding glove features are right for you. These are just a few of our winter motorcycle gloves, that will keep you more comfortable, when temperatures drop:more #7300 Mens Cold Weather Smart Touch Gloves features Olympia’s patented touch screen technology for use with insulated gloves. Works great with all touch screen products including iPhones, iPads, GPS, Android Smart Phones and more! Extra heavyweight nylon Cordura shell for...

Motorcycle gloves are needed for hand protection, weather protection, grip, anti-vibration, warmth and comfort. Before you choose a pair of gloves, measure your hand to make sure they'll fit perfectly. Here are our top 7 factors to think about when buying motorcycle gloves. 1. Cuff Length Motorcycle glove styles are usually defined by the cuff length that covers your wrist and lower forearm. No cuff or “shorties” cut off right at your wrist, while others provide varying cuff lengths up the lower forearm. Your jacket’s sleeve length will most likely factor in the decision of which cuff works best, as...

We’re excited to announce a new and improved Touch Screen Motorcycle Gloves with Next Generation touch screen technology, for both men and women. Roger Heumann, president of Olympia Gloves, a major glove manufacturer, said “We are excited to offer  even better touch screen technology with gloves, which makes using touch screen devices much easier for the motorcycle enthusiast.” A History of Touch Screen Motorcycle Glove Innovation The original Men’s touch screen glove (Style # 730) was introduced at the 2012 Dealer Expo in February and has proven to be best seller. The 2nd generation improvements (Style #730 Womens Touch screen Glove and Style...

Looking to order motorcycle gloves from the Internet? If you can't try them on, it can be hard to know how they'll fit.  Most reputable motorcycle glove companies will encourage you to visit a dealer first.  Other ecommerce/online motorcycle gear sites will typically have a liberal  return or exchange policy. Still, it's better to get the fit right, the first time. Here's how to measure your hand, to determine what size glove you're going to need. There are 3 basic methods Draw Hand Outline, and Compare to Glove Size Diagram (to Scale) The easiest way to measure your hand for...