Roland Sands Design to Exhibit 2013 Apparel Collection at Dealer Expo

With the world’s powersports retailers gathering in Indianapolis for Dealer Expo this weekend, racer turned designer Roland Sands will be focusing on the 2013 RSD Apparel Collection, which will be highlighted along with the latest helmets from Bell. New additions to the RSD range include the vintage dirt track-inspired Barfly and returning favorites like the Ronin café racer jacket. The RSD collection will be displayed alongside Bell’s helmet display at booth No. 813.

Dealers attending the trade show should also keep an eye out for the debut of the Fubar and Vandal textile jackets and an expanded array of women’s wear as well as gloves, tees, headwear and accessories.

“I don’t really place myself in any particular genre of motorcycling, and I think our apparel really echoes this,” said Sands.

“Our friends, customers and those dealers that sell our products have shared their product experiences and the response has been positive and reassuring that our direction is not just ours,” he continued. “There is a group of people who believe in the quality and timeless style that we aim for with every RSD apparel item we release into production. Through the continuous collaborative energy within RSD, we have pushed further down the road. Our focus on amazing materials, excellent fit and finely tuned style has expanded while staying true to our vision.”

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.