The only things tougher than the 49ers of the California Gold Rush were the leather boots, heavyweight denim jeans and other natural fibers they wore. What worked then works today for those headed to the hills, albeit at higher speeds on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, another tough American classic.
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- Clasic denim jeans made tougher by a space-age kevlar lining by Sliders.
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- Dick’s motorcycle jacket is made of hemp canvas by Joe Rocket.
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- A cobbler added a leather patch on his Ariat Roper boots for the bike’s shifter.
About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.
