Logical minds could be forgiven for thinking that any fabric described as both 'waterproof and breathable' would be right up there in the premier league of oxymoron’s rather than the base material for motorcycle jackets. However, there are fabrics that are both waterproof and breathable but not in the practical way you may think they are.

And just in case you don't know, a waterproof breathable material is one where the fabric pores are too small for water molecules to pass through yet large enough to let microscopic water vapour molecules escape. The idea being you stay dry through a combination of keeping rain and snow at bay (waterproof) whilst letting any sweat vapour escape (breathable). Getit?

Hideout Leathers have launched the Adventure-Pro suit which is waterproof, vented and safe.

Its aimed squarely at Adventure riders who want full weather versatility for their riding.

A C-Change membrane that independently reacts to changing temperatures and activities is laminated to the outer shell.

So depending on the situation the breathability or heat retention changes automatically to ensure a comfortable body climate.

Thank you to all those who entered our recent competition to win the fab windproof gilet by Extreme Racing. Its time to announce those five lucky winners!

The competition question was:  What is the lining of the gilet made from?  The correct answer is......polar fleece.

We are pleased to announced that the five winners are John Hookway, Jeremy Fairclough, David Lee, John Greenan and Medwyn Evans.

Congratulations, guys!  We know this prize will come in very handy this winter.

For all those who didn't win, check out our latest competition here.  You could be the lucky winner of  an RST Adventure suit.  You will not want to miss out.

Good luck everyone!

It’s ABR competition time again! This week, we have a prize that you ABRs are sure to want.  One lucky winner will win the latest RST Pro Series Adventure suit worth £400 as featured in issue 11 of ABR.

The Pro Series Adventure jacket and jeans really live up to the name, packed with features to ensure you’ll only ever need one suit wherever you’re riding in the world. From the Siberian steppe to the Sahara, the Adventure won’t let you down. It’s waterproof and armoured with a removable, full-length quilted lining. It features retractable ventilation panels, multiple adjustment points, Scotchlite reflex panels and piping and much more.

TCX X-Desert Gore-Tex Adventure Boots.

New for 2013 is the full grain leather Adventure boots from TCX. The boots have a gore-tex liner which make them waterproof and breathable.

Theres protection aplenty from the shin guards and ankle armour to the toe and heel boxes which will keep your feet well guarded whether you are on a tarmac tour or venturing off-piste. They have 3 adjustable aluminum buckle fasteners and a velcro flap at the top to secure them snuggly.

Looking for some cool gear for your favorite ABR this Christmas?   Why not give them something from our range of ABR clothing, badges and stickers which are all available now to buy.  All items are currently in stock and where postal charges apply, will be despatched within 48 hours using recorded delivery, so you can get them just in time for Christmas!  We’ve got ABR hoodies, t-shirts, polo-shirts, beanies, stickers and badges for those all-important stocking fillers and we can send a personalised handwritten message of your choice free of charge.

To view the full ABR range and available sizes click here.

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In December, 18 year-old gap-year student Ollie Plunket is set to embark on an epic adventure bike ride of a lifetime: a seven month, 24,000 mile, solo ride for charity from the southernmost tip of Argentina to the top of Alaska. Ollie is hoping to raise £100,000 for Fisher House UK, a charity that has grown from a sister organization in America, who will open new home-from-home accommodation in March 2013 for families visiting wounded soldiers in hospital.

“I wanted to fuse both my love of travel and my intention to do something useful with my gap year, and this perfect combination also links to my future career in the armed forces,” Ollie explained. “I hope this makes a real contribution to the welfare of wounded servicemen and their families.”

Extreme ABR, Sjaak Lucassen, is making good progress with plans for his next adventure: a 6,200 mile journey from the northern most tip of the USA, Barrow Point, to the southern most in Key West, Florida. The most demanding section of this journey will be the first 870 miles, where Sjaak intends to battle temperatures down to minus 40 degrees as he travels across the treacherous and trail-less expanse of frozen ocean that is the Beaufort Sea. Sjaak will wear heated clothing underneath his bike suit and pull a sledge attached to his beloved Yamaha R1 motorcycle that has been customized to cope with the freezing temperatures and rough terrain.

Most motorcycle jackets are of the 'three-in-one' variety with a detachable waterproof layer, plus a removable thermal layer, both zipped into an outer shell. Sounds good, eh? This all-in-one design is a marketeer’s dream, but is it the best combination for the user?

In the beginning there were separate layers. The multi-layering principle, for providing protection and warmth, has been around since man realised that two (or three or more) goat skins were sometimes better than one. In simple terms, the outer would provide protection from the elements (wind, rain, snow) and a combination of multiple inner layers would provide insulation for warmth and comfort.

Thank you to all those who entered our recent competition to win the brilliant CamOne Infinity Camera. We have had a huge response from all you ABRs out there.  But there can only be one winner....

We asked you what sort of viewing screen does the CamOne Infinity have?  The correct answer is a TFT screen.

The lucky winner of the CamOne Infintiy is ..................Chris Hagan. Congratulations, Chris! We hope you enjoy your prize!

For all those who didn't win, check out our latest competition here.  You could be one of five lucky winners of a fab windproof gilet by Extreme Racing.

Good luck everyone!

Jofama is a Swedish company who has been manufacturing motorcycle and snowmobile clothing for the Scandinavian countries and Baltic States for many years. It is with this climate of extreme temperatures and the unpredictability of motorcycling conditions in mind, that the company produces motorcycle clothing. The full range will be on exhibit at the NEC Motorcycle Show in Birmingham, in hall three, stand 3B20 for the 2012 show between the 24 November and 2 December.

It's ABR competition time again! This time, 5 lucky ABRs will win an Extreme Racing windproof gilet!

The windproof and polar fleece gilet is fantastic for touring and can be worn underneath jackets and leathers.  There's  less bulk around the elbow making arm movement easier, which helps with finding your wallet when stopping for petrol or food. In addition to the windproof front the gilet is fully polar-fleeced lined, has a front zip and two external pockets.  It's available in both men and women’s sizes ranging from small to XXL.  (For more information, go to www.extremeracing.co.uk).