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2. Chaps - Wikipedia

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   Batwing chaps. Chaps (/ tʃ æ p s, ʃ æ p s /) are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt.They are buckled on over pants with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers, they have no seat (the term "assless chaps" is a tautology) and are not joined at the crotch.

3. Breeches - Wikipedia

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   They are designed to be worn with tall boots or half chaps. [7] Jockeys' breeches Also known as silks, jockeys' breeches are made from a white lightweight fabric, usually nylon and typically have elasticised lower legs. Some racing authorities have regulations that require a jockey's name to be inscribed along the thigh of the breeches. Jodhpur ...

4. Jodhpurs - Wikipedia

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   Classic riding jodhpurs, showing the extra width in the thigh area, which allows for lateral leg movement when in the saddle. Special adaptations for riding include a pattern cut with the leg seams on the outside of the leg; a patch on the inside of the knee, sometimes of a hard-wearing material such as leather; and in some cases a similar leather or leather-like panel on the seat that helps ...

5. Gaiters - Wikipedia

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   [citation needed] Today, half chaps are a type of gaiter worn by equestrians. Most forms fit over the calf. These are intended to protect the rider's leg from wear by the stirrup leathers and other saddle parts. [citation needed] Modern styles usually have a zipper or hook and loop fasteners on the outside of the leg.

6. Motorcycle personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   Leather chaps, adapted from cowboy gear, were used by American bikers starting in the early 1960s. The one-piece racing leather suit, usually referred to as 'racing leathers', was first used by world champion motorcycle racer Geoff Duke in the 1950s. [1]

7. Marjorie Cottle - Wikipedia

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   She promoted motorcycling worldwide, particularly encouraging women to get involved. Marjorie Cottle (5 September 1900 – 17 July 1987) was an English works supported motorcycle trials rider. She was one of Britain's best-known motorcyclists in the 1920s and 1930s.