The “Chipmunk Cheeks” Debate: How Tight is Too Tight?
I’ll never forget watching a rider at a gas station struggling to remove his helmet, his face emerging red and…
Jake Miller
29 min read
Riding Gear
Jake Miller
29 min read
Glasses vs. Contact Lenses for Riding: Pros and Cons
I’ll never forget the moment I learned the hard way about vision correction on a motorcycle. Carving through the Tail…
Jake Miller
23 min read
Riding with Tinnitus: Why Even “Quiet” Helmets Need Earplugs
I’ll never forget the day a veteran rider pulled me aside at a track event and asked me to repeat…
Jake Miller
19 min read
Neck Pain and Helmet Weight: The “Ounce” Difference
I remember the exact moment I realized my helmet was destroying my neck. Mile 437 of a cross-country ride through…
Jake Miller
23 min read
Helmet Acne: How to Prevent Breakouts on Your Chin and Forehead
I still remember the first time I noticed it—a cluster of angry red bumps along my jawline after a particularly…
Jake Miller
28 min read
What to Do with an Old Helmet? (Recycle, Donate, or Trash?)
I still remember the day I found my old Shoei RF-1100 buried in the garage, covered in dust and memories…
Jake Miller
21 min read
How to Properly Clean a Matte Black Helmet (Without Ruining the Finish)
I learned the hard way about matte finishes. Three years ago, I grabbed my girlfriend’s glossy helmet cleaner and went…
Jake Miller
23 min read
Can You Paint a Motorcycle Helmet? (Safety Dos and Don’ts)
I’ll never forget the afternoon I watched a talented custom painter transform a friend’s matte black Shoei into a stunning…
Jake Miller
29 min read
Claustrophobia and Helmets: Best Options for Anxious Riders
I’ll never forget the email I received from Sarah, a 34-year-old who’d just completed her motorcycle safety course with flying…
Jake Miller
24 min read
How to Choose a Motorcycle Helmet for a Child (Passenger Safety)
I still remember the first time a father approached me at a bike show, his seven-year-old daughter tugging at his…
Jake Miller
25 min read