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typeF.com's Fierce Fridays!
Editor’s note: Every Friday from now until April 1, we will be announcing the winners of our contest Fierce Friday on the blog. Fierce Friday was launched as a way to highlight our best writers and copy editors working on the Tyra Banks’ Beauty & Fashion website, typeF.com, which is launching March 15. Each winning writer will receive $300 in Concert Cash for LiveNation.com, and each winning copy editor will receive $100 of the same.
Please read on to learn more about our first winning article and for a sneak peek into typeF.com.
From Runway to Roadway: Why This Works
What should you wear on a motorcycle? Well, it’s a pretty safe bet that the readers of typeF.com won’t come to an article like this hoping for advice on how to conjure up Jesse James. Instead, they’re probably looking for information on how to maintain sex appeal while also being safe.
Writer River Holmes-Miller delivers on this, which is why she and CE Aldene Fredenburg are this week’s Fierce Friday winners.
From the clever subheads and great photo to the funny jokes and thorough information, River’s article encourages safety and style. She pumps the reader full of confidence that she can strut straight from the catwalk right to her Harley, looking both sexy and safe.
The best thing about this article is it never once loses the point amidst the humor. Every single sentence has a specific purpose and is integral to the piece. After reading the article, we know the importance of high-quality leather as opposed to the cheap stuff. We also know why gloves, boots and a helmet are so vital to hopping on that cruiser before riding off into the wind.
Want to know why we know all this? Because this article is so entertaining and smart, we couldn’t help ourselves but to keep reading! It’s not cheesy, though it could’ve been. It’s not boring, though it definitely had the potential. Instead, it has the perfect balance.
Congratulations to River Holmes-Miller and Aldene Fredenburg for creating such an extraordinary article for typeF.com.
What Should I Wear on a Motorcycle?
By River Holmes-Miller for typeF.com
If you have dreams of hitting the highway in your Daisy Dukes and teeny-weeny bikini top, you better think again. Like it or not, there's a reason motorcycle mamas swaddle their hides in pounds of leather. Whether you're at the controls or simply the babe on the back, you've got to make your clothing count when the rubber meets the road.
Don't Have a Cow . . . Wear One!
Everyone from the biggest, baddest biker dudes to the sweetest biker honeys know that there's nothing sexy about turning your top half into Hamburger Helper. That's why leather jackets are the go-to accessory for the biker set. And not that wafer-thin, cheap-o stuff you see on sale at the mall, either. This leather is the real deal -- layers of heavy-duty cowhide that won't bite the dust if you find yourself hitting the pavement at 100 mph. And an even better bet is leather that's got some hard plastic inserts around the elbows and other strategic spots -- it may look a little Michael Jackson, but it'll keep your tender parts safe if you crash.
Smarty Pants
If you don't want your mile-highs to look deep-fried, you've got to go long when you're on a motorcycle. One little bare-legged bump with that pipin' hot exhaust will give you a raspberry the size of an orange. So if you've ever wondered whether you had the mojo to pull off a pair of leather pants, now's your chance to find out. Leather pants will keep those gams under cover in event of a crash and turn chance encounters with exhaust pipes into no big whoop. If leather pants are just too disco, put on your thickest, burliest pair of jeans -- they're not half as good as leather, but they're better than bare.
Full-Throttle Footwear
Flip-flops and sandals are the kiss of death on a motorcycle, so don't even think about it. Motorcycles can kick up anything from gravel to pancaked squirrel guts, and with your tootsies just inches from the ground you'll want some protection. Leather boots are best, especially if they've got plenty of protection around the ankles.
Keeping Your Dome Dent-Free
The prospect of helmet hair may not thrill you, but it's a small price to pay for seeing your next birthday. A motorcycle helmet is simply a must -- it'll protect your head and face from flying debris and go a long way toward keeping your noggin intact. According to Motorcycle.com, you need to look for something that says "DOT" on the back of your helmet -- this will let you know your helmet means business when it comes to safety.
The Finishing Touch
Get a grip with a good pair of leather gloves. Going bare-handed at high speed is a good way to turn your digits into "Look Ma, no hands!" The heavier and longer the better. Whether you're driving or riding, you'll need to be able to hold on tight, so pay attention to fit.
Key Concepts
* wear on motorcycle
* dressing for motorcycle
* dress motorcycle ride
* riding motorcycle clothes
* reason leather motorcycle
References
* "Motorcycle"; What to Wear When You Ride -- and Why; Jeff Cobb; November 6, 2009
http://www.motorcycle.com/rider-safety/what-to-wear-when-you-ride-and-why-88120.html
* "Los Angeles Times"; What to Wear on a Bike; Susan Carpenter; October 10, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/highway1/la-hy-gear10oct10,0,1938825.story
Please read on to learn more about our first winning article and for a sneak peek into typeF.com.
From Runway to Roadway: Why This Works
What should you wear on a motorcycle? Well, it’s a pretty safe bet that the readers of typeF.com won’t come to an article like this hoping for advice on how to conjure up Jesse James. Instead, they’re probably looking for information on how to maintain sex appeal while also being safe.
Writer River Holmes-Miller delivers on this, which is why she and CE Aldene Fredenburg are this week’s Fierce Friday winners.
From the clever subheads and great photo to the funny jokes and thorough information, River’s article encourages safety and style. She pumps the reader full of confidence that she can strut straight from the catwalk right to her Harley, looking both sexy and safe.
The best thing about this article is it never once loses the point amidst the humor. Every single sentence has a specific purpose and is integral to the piece. After reading the article, we know the importance of high-quality leather as opposed to the cheap stuff. We also know why gloves, boots and a helmet are so vital to hopping on that cruiser before riding off into the wind.
Want to know why we know all this? Because this article is so entertaining and smart, we couldn’t help ourselves but to keep reading! It’s not cheesy, though it could’ve been. It’s not boring, though it definitely had the potential. Instead, it has the perfect balance.
Congratulations to River Holmes-Miller and Aldene Fredenburg for creating such an extraordinary article for typeF.com.
What Should I Wear on a Motorcycle?
By River Holmes-Miller for typeF.com
If you have dreams of hitting the highway in your Daisy Dukes and teeny-weeny bikini top, you better think again. Like it or not, there's a reason motorcycle mamas swaddle their hides in pounds of leather. Whether you're at the controls or simply the babe on the back, you've got to make your clothing count when the rubber meets the road.
Don't Have a Cow . . . Wear One!
Everyone from the biggest, baddest biker dudes to the sweetest biker honeys know that there's nothing sexy about turning your top half into Hamburger Helper. That's why leather jackets are the go-to accessory for the biker set. And not that wafer-thin, cheap-o stuff you see on sale at the mall, either. This leather is the real deal -- layers of heavy-duty cowhide that won't bite the dust if you find yourself hitting the pavement at 100 mph. And an even better bet is leather that's got some hard plastic inserts around the elbows and other strategic spots -- it may look a little Michael Jackson, but it'll keep your tender parts safe if you crash.
Smarty Pants
If you don't want your mile-highs to look deep-fried, you've got to go long when you're on a motorcycle. One little bare-legged bump with that pipin' hot exhaust will give you a raspberry the size of an orange. So if you've ever wondered whether you had the mojo to pull off a pair of leather pants, now's your chance to find out. Leather pants will keep those gams under cover in event of a crash and turn chance encounters with exhaust pipes into no big whoop. If leather pants are just too disco, put on your thickest, burliest pair of jeans -- they're not half as good as leather, but they're better than bare.
Full-Throttle Footwear
Flip-flops and sandals are the kiss of death on a motorcycle, so don't even think about it. Motorcycles can kick up anything from gravel to pancaked squirrel guts, and with your tootsies just inches from the ground you'll want some protection. Leather boots are best, especially if they've got plenty of protection around the ankles.
Keeping Your Dome Dent-Free
The prospect of helmet hair may not thrill you, but it's a small price to pay for seeing your next birthday. A motorcycle helmet is simply a must -- it'll protect your head and face from flying debris and go a long way toward keeping your noggin intact. According to Motorcycle.com, you need to look for something that says "DOT" on the back of your helmet -- this will let you know your helmet means business when it comes to safety.
The Finishing Touch
Get a grip with a good pair of leather gloves. Going bare-handed at high speed is a good way to turn your digits into "Look Ma, no hands!" The heavier and longer the better. Whether you're driving or riding, you'll need to be able to hold on tight, so pay attention to fit.
Key Concepts
* wear on motorcycle
* dressing for motorcycle
* dress motorcycle ride
* riding motorcycle clothes
* reason leather motorcycle
References
* "Motorcycle"; What to Wear When You Ride -- and Why; Jeff Cobb; November 6, 2009
http://www.motorcycle.com/rider-safety/what-to-wear-when-you-ride-and-why-88120.html
* "Los Angeles Times"; What to Wear on a Bike; Susan Carpenter; October 10, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/highway1/la-hy-gear10oct10,0,1938825.story
Michael Dossett
Feb 25, 1:30 PM
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Aijalyn
Mar 3, 12:56 PM
I'm a bit confused about what Jesse James has to do with motorcycles, though; did you mean James Dean?
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RiverH
Mar 9, 7:56 AM
And thank you to Aldene Fredenburg for your thoughtful edits!
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