Wednesday 20 March 2013

Racers in Held for 2013

Racing season is already upon us- we've already had five podiums at the Brands Thundersport and we're hoping to increase this big time!

Motorcycle racers wearing Held Motorcycle Clothing
Held Wearing Racers: looking for podiums this season...

Here are the racers wearing Held this year - please watch out for them and cheer them on! Most are suited, booted and gloved in Held :)

Oh, if we've missed anyone or any series being raced please shout and we'll add to the list :)

Mike Edwards, Ducati 848 Challenge
Kurt Wigley, National Superstock 600
Matt Wigley, National Superstock 600
Seb Bulpin, National Superstock 1000
Joe Burns, National Superstock 1000
Sean Neary, Ducati 848 Challenge
Leon Jeacock, National Superstock 600
Ben Godfrey, National Superstock 600
Mark Cheetham, various events
Scot Adam, Thundersport GB
Justin Yates, Hottrax Endurance
Jonathan Garnett, Hottrax Endurance
Adam Sheriff, Thundersport GB
Andy Dix, Hottrax Endurance
Tom Weeden, Manx GP & Others
Jack Keen, Ducati 848 Challenge
Sam Smith, various events
Mike Booth, National Superstock 1000
Scot Smart, National Supersport 600

Gentlemen, start your engines! ;)

For more information on Held in the UK, a list of stockists and to view our online catalogue please visit www.held-uk.co.uk 

Friday 8 March 2013

Held Sixty-Six Waxed Cotton Jacket

There's something special about traditional looking motorcycle clothing which is probably why the Held Sixty-Six jackets caught my eye as soon as I saw them.

Retro look with modern technology at a good price - RRP of just £179.99. It's beautifully made, and I'm happy wearing it socially as well, it's got a lot of admirers, it's very cool.

This for me is the ideal jacket for Spring / Summer / early Autumn months. It's not a Winter jacket by any means - but it's not meant to be. First thing I noticed when I slipped it on was how comfortable it was. It's waxed cotton, but not greasy like you get with some waxed cotton jackets. It's also not stiff. 

Held Sixty-Six waxed cotton motorcycle jacket
Held Sixty-Six waxed cotton motorcycle jacket

With a fleece and thermal layer under it's been great on the bike at 10 degrees or over, but less than that and you'd want to gear up with a heavier jacket. It's very waterproof and breathable - I can vouch for that due to vigorous dog walking in the rain ;)! I reckon for end of March to end of Sept it's going to be the perfect jacket for this season's biking. Why?

All my pics of the Held Sixty Six waxed cotton motorcycle jacket
All my pics of the Held Sixty Six waxed cotton motorcycle jacket

  • It's robust but not bulky
  • It looks great on or off the bike, combined with the Held Crackerjack Kevlar Jeans it will be awesome for trips out. You could quite happily sit down for some grub in it as it bridges the gap between biking and socialising beautifully
  • Its windproof so will keep the chills out in Spring / Summer
  • Its waterproof so great for those (expected) unexpected showers
  • Its breathable in case we do actually get some sun this year
  • It looks damn nice- got this real Route 66 retro biker thing going on.
  • The armour in the elbows and shoulders is excellent, although I'm going to upgrade to some Held back armour which I prefer to the foam that comes with it. 
Colour wise it comes in black, khaki or a mix of black / off white (shown below)

Held Sixty-Six waxed cotton motorcycle jacket
Held Sixty-Six waxed cotton motorcycle jacket

Here's the tech. info:

Waxed cotton outer shell
100% polyester inner lining
Waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane (100% polyester with 100% polyurethane coating)
EN 1621-1 CE-certified soft protectors at shoulders & elbows
special foam padding at back
Optional EN 1621-2 back protector
Hip adjustment
Soft collar
4 external pockets
3 inner pockets
Connecting zip

For more information on Held in the UK please visit www.held-uk.co.uk Click on 'collection' and you can view our online catalogue!