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!

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 

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

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

• 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

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!

Held Product Focus: Jeans with Kevlar

Held 'Hakon' Denim Motorcycle Jacket and 'Cluster' Motorcycle Jeans offer a fantastic retro look with a huge level of comfort and protection - for under £300 for the entire outfit! Great on the bike, great off it. 

Held Hakon Jacket - just £154.99. Denim with Kevlar and shoulder / elbow protection

Product Info:

• Kevlar denim motorcycle jacket & jeans
• Cotton denim jacket & jeans with Kevlar panels for protection
• Soft CE Level 1 protection at shoulders & elbows (Jacket)
• Removable separate hood (Jacket)
• Back panel prepared for CE armour panel (Jacket)

Kevlar for protection. Styled for the ride. The Hakon Kevlar motorcycle jacket & Cluster jeans from Held. 

Held Cluster motorcycle Jeans - just £144.95. Denim with Kevlar panels  and knee armour

For more information on Held in the UK & a list of stockists please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

The Held Matera Touring Jacket- With BOA vent system

This top-end touring jacket pulls no punches at all when it comes to clever use of the latest materials and technology - resulting in a fabulous comfortable, functional, safe and stylish Jacket- that will last!

Held Matera Gore-Tex Touring Motorcycle Jacket- RRP £699.99

Here are some of the features: 


• GORE-TEX ProShell motorcycle jacket
• ProShell laminate with Armacor: Rain cannot weigh down the garment
• BOA lacing air-vent control & rear exhaust vent
• Removable Softshell inner lining jacket for warmth
• Schoeller Kevlar stretch panels for superior fit

BOA venting system- simply dial in how much you want the vents open- and they'll stay open!

Pound for pound, this Gore-Tex ProShell motorcycle jacket is tremendous value. Ideal for distance commuting and long-distance touring: A complete and effective air-vent system, controlled via BOA lacing to ensure the vents are open the right amount and protected from rain through Gore Lock-Out closures. The inner thermo lining is in fact made of Softshell for superior warmth and can be worn as a casual jacket when off the bike. Superfabric and Armacor panels add further to the protective features. Superb soft CE armour at shoulders and elbows, while the Temperfoam back panel can be upgraded to CE armour as well.

Great looks and superb safety- camera flash shows up the Scotchlite!

So, first class comfort, first class safety, first class style. Quality that will last, year after year after year.

To see more about Held and to find your nearest stockist please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

And- if there's a dealer you'd like to stock Held, that doesn't- tell us here: 

Held Gear Focus: Held 'Faith' & 'Attika' Sport style textiles

Not all of us like the longer textile jackets, preferring a more sporty, short-cut jacket which is my personal preference. The Held 'Faith' Jacket and 'Attika' pants certainly do the trick- and for a total price of under £330 for the pair!

Held 'Faith' textile jacket- £174.99, also available in plain black or with red trim on the inside of the arms

'Faith' Highlights:

• Breathable mesh lining
• Detachable sleeveless thermal liner
• Waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane
• 4 inner pockets, 2 external
• Internal phone pocket
• Air vent zippers
• Arm adjustment
• Soft collar
• Stretch panels at under and inner arm
• Special foam back protector (optional upgrade)
• Conecting zip
• Reflective piping & sections

Held 'Attika' pants- £154.99, also available in plain black

'Attika' highlights

• Mesh lining and detachable thermal liner
• Waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane
• 2 external pockets
• PITTARDS leather anti-slip seat patch
• KNOX knee protection
• Special foam padding at hips (optional upgrade)
• Connecting zip

All in all a great, affordable combo. To find out more about Held gear in the UK, and for a list of stockists please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Held Product Focus: Held Monsun Waterproof 1 piece

It's been a little damp of late. So damp in fact that good quality waterproofs are an essential bit of kit.

Held Monsun. RiDE tested it. No-one got wet.

May we introduce the Held Monsun- scorer of 20/20 for Waterproofness in a RiDE Magazine Test.

Product info:


• Highly recommended by RIDE magazine 
• Storm cuff protection 
• Zip and Velcro ankle overflaps 
• Quick change labyrinth zip 
• 3M Scotchlite reflectors 
• Fluorescent option

• Elasicated waist
• Available in large tummy sizes too
• Waist Belt
• Arm adjustment

For more information on Held products in the UK please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Held Gear Focus: The Sixty Six Wax Jacket

Sixty Six- That's how many years Held have been producing quality motorcycle gear. We've named this super wax-cotton retro jacket 'Sixty Six' to celebrate- the jacket itself is worthy of celebration- please read on!

Also available in Khaki or Black.- RRP Just £164.99 

• Waterproof, wax-cotton motorcycle jacket
• Waterproof, windproof & breathable
• EN1621-1 CE soft protectors at shoulders & elbows
• Back foam padding, upgradable to EN1621-2 protector
• Connector zip for trousers

Wax-cotton retro motorcycle jacket. What's good about it? The fit, the look, the carefree vintage feel. Ride up the Coast and celebrate Held Motorcycle Clothing's 66 year anniversary! Colour Black Beige; Also available in Army Green, which is spot on!

Here's the black one:

More technical information:


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

Just the job for that retro look! For more information on Held products and to locate UK dealers please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Held Gear Focus: GORE-TEX Performance Shell System

The GORE-TEX Performance Shell Ltd System is designed with serious miles and changeable condition in mind. It is the ideal system for hardcore Enduro Riding and round the world adventures, yet is equally at home on the daily commute.

How it works

1. Moisture vapour escapes
2. Rain and wind stay out
3. Outer material
4. GORE-TEX membrane
5. Lining
   
   The Ltd System differs from other GORE-TEX Applications in that the climate membrane is not permanently fixed in to the garment. Instead it is provided as a separate GORE-TEX inner jacket and/or pants which can be attached to the garment in order to protect against the elements, and then removed (and stowed in the our jacket pocket) for times when light weight and maximum ventilation is the rider's priority. Versatile, yet still 100% windproof, waterproof and breathable.
   
   Why the GORE-TEX system could be the ideal solution for you: 

Held Carese GORE-TEX Jacket

• Complete weatherproofing
• Excellent protection
• Outstanding ventilation
• Supreme adaptability
• Highly practical
• Low weight and small pack size of the liner
• Distinctive, Innovative style
• GORE-TEX membrane lifetime warranty

For more information on the Held product range and a list of dealers please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Held Gear Focus: Held Arctic Gloves

The Held Arctic Winter Gloves are a terrific seller and heaving with features to keep your hands warm, dry and safe- for under £100!

Here's a few words that will help sum up the quality of the gloves- they include: Goatskin, Scotchlite, Gore-tex, Thinsulate, Superfabric- all coming together like this:

• Gore-Tex winter gloves to beat wind-chill & rain
• Waterproof guarantee for the life of the gloves
• Highly breathable for warmer hands
• Extra Thinsulate layers to protect from wind-chill
• Superfabric palm panels & leather covered knuckle armour
• In-built rain wiper

For years HELD have produced the last word in winter gloves and won comparative test after comparative test. The HELD Arctic gloves are designed to stay on top of Mr. Frost: You get superior 180gms Thinsulate on the back of the hand to fight wind-chill, and remarkably the gloves retain the dexterity of far less warm gloves due to their construction. Safety is not at the margins either with Superfabric highly abrasion resistant palm panels and leather covered knuckle armour. If you get cold hands, these are simply: superb!

Winter Rating:
Warmth: 60 mins+ at 0C degrees/50mph
Protection: 5 out of 5 stars
Durability: 5 out of 5 stars

For more information on our products and to find your nearest dealer please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Product Focus: Held Warm n Dry Gloves

There's a definite nip in the air now which means we're starting to sell more Held Warm n Dry Gloves, RRP £119.99.

New Gore-Tex technology make these gloves awesome- mega warm yet thinner, to get amazing 'feel' from a winter glove. Here's the details:

Held Warm n Dry motorcycle gloves

• Fight wind-chill: Protected with Gore Thermoplush
• Gore guarantee for life-long waterproof performance
• X-Trafit construction: No risk of the lining pulling out!
• Highly breathable: Warmer hands!
• Leather covered knuckle armour, Scotchlite reflective piping
• Superfabric reinforced palm pads
• Integral visor wiper on left hand

Held Warm n Dry gloves- palm

The Held Warm 'n' Dry Gore-Tex motorcycle gloves do exactly what it says on the cuff! Designed to deal with wind chill, the back of the hand is protected with Gore Thermoplush, a clever fleece lining that combats wind-chill and on contact with the skin delivers a great warmth. It also does not tend to stick to the skin when hands are wet! The X-Trafit version of Gore-Tex means there is one layer less on the palm area: Better grip and better "feel" for the road are the result. What does it mean to you? Your hands stay warm without sacrificing the sensitive feel for which this Gore-Tex X-Trafit glove is renowned.

Stay Warm, Stay dry. In fact, guaranteed to keep you dry. 

For more information on Held in the UK and a list of stockists please visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Held Gear focus: Hakuna Jacket

With the chilly weather rolling in fast our focus switches to being warm, dry, safe yet not sweaty!

The Held Hakuna / Matata trousers combination offers breathability, waterproofness, windproofness and style at an affordable price.

Motor Cycle Sport & Leisure Journo Bruce Wilson puts Held Hakuna / Matata combo. through their paces!

Held Hakuna Jacket

• Dupont CORDURA shell
• Highly abrasion resistant shell fabric
• HUMAX Z-Liner membrane with light thermal insulation
• Waterproof, windproof and breathable
• AIR-VENT zippers front, back & arms
• Zip-off side panels for max airflow
• COOLMAX mesh lining
• KNOX CE shoulder and elbow armour
• TEMPERFOAM foam back padding
• Back upgradeable with CE armour
• SCOTCHLITE panels
• ISO4916 safety seams
• Connector zip for trousers
• Fully adjustable

Take on the world with confidence in this cutting edge touring jacket. This jacket also has AIR-VENT zippers in the front, back and arms, zip off side panels, and a concealed AIR-VENT channel underneath the front zip for extra cooling when the going gets hot! With dupont CORDURA outer shell, COOLMAX mesh lining, and HUMAX Z-Liner membrane it is the ultimate in comfort for the long way round, down or up! It also packs a punch with KNOX CE armour at the shoulders and elbows, TEMPERFOAM at the back, upgradeable to CE armour. If you are after style, comfort and protection in a jacket that can take on continents and win, this is THE jacket for you!

Retails at just £269.99! For a list of Held Stockists visit www.held-uk.co.uk

Also available in Black / Grey and as above with orange trim instead of grey.

Made to measure and personalised gloves- not as expensive as you may think!

Always fancied a pair of Made to Measure summer / race gloves? Made personally for your hands? With a choice of colours? And your name embroidered on the side?

Well now we can do that for you!

Check out racer Scott Smart's:

Held wearing racer Scott Smart's personalised gloves

Or racer Gary Mason's:

Racer Gary Mason's personalised Held gloves

How much?

The Made to Measures are available in the Held Titan and the Held Phantom Glove. The service is charged at the price of the glove + 30%, meaning you could have a pair of Made to Measure Phantoms, with your name on the side, and a choice of colours (any combo of Black, Blue, Green, White, Grey or Red) for just £54 extra!!

How do I go about it?

We can liaise with a Held Dealer to sort it out for you, and it's a real simple process to get a Bespoke, one-off pair of gloves:

* Contact us at social@held-uk.co.uk  including your name and phone number,  and we'll help you through the process.

Then it'll be:

* Choose your gloves: Titan (RRP £229.99) or Phantom (RRP £179.99) 

* Choose your colour scheme (Within reason! Yellow, green, red, black, blue, grey, white... etc!)  

* Choose your lettering / numbers (Bear in mind the space available on the glove- 10 characters max - so if your name is Sokratis Papastathopoulos you'll have to abbreviate!) 

* Draw neatly round your hand on a sheet of A4 (like you did when you were a nipper) to just below the wrist joint

Re-live a childhood moment- the hand drawing!

Just what we need!

* Photo-copy your palm and the back of your hand (tip: put a tea-towel over your hand so as not to allow the light in as the copier lid won't close properly on your hand!)

Photocopier!

How long does it take?

Around 6 weeks from the day we receive your information and measurements!

So why not treat yourself! Drop us a line at social@held-uk.co.uk

For more information on Held in the UK please visit www.held-uk.co.uk