EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: New 2011 Sportster 883L SuperLow
Redefining the Sportster ride
7/27/2010, By Genevieve Schmitt, Photos by Wes Allison
Harley-Davidson is unveiling a brand new Sportster today and Women Riders Now has an exclusive review. The Sportster 883L SuperLow redefines the ride of the Sportster as we know it. WRN editor Genevieve Schmitt is the first online journalist to spend an entire day riding the SuperLow in an exclusive test ride.
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APPAREL REVIEW: Shift Riding Jeans & Leather Jacket
Great combination of protection and style
7/26/2010, By Genevieve Schmitt, Photos by Rene Bruce
I'm starting to feel naked these days, naked wearing my regular blue jeans, that is, when riding my motorcycle. As I add up more time and miles my desire to ride while wearing armored gear from head to toe is becoming stronger. I think it has something to do with feeling our mortality more as we age.
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READER PRODUCT REVIEW: Slix Kevlar Lined Riding Jeans
By Leah Petersen, New York City, New York
7/20/2010
Stunt rider Leah Petersen needs the best protection possible when doing wheelies and other stunts on her Kawasaki Ninja 636. She recently purchased Slix jeans, a feminine leather-like jean, that is actually denim, lined with Kevlar and another abrasion resistant material. Being safe and wearing protective gear is a requirement for Leah in her work of stunt riding. Check out her video review.
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Video Test Ride: Hyosung Cruisers
WRN reviews two budget beginner bikes
7/18/2010
WRN's Genevieve Schmitt and Betsy Huelskamp were two of the first journalists to test ride Hyosung's cruiser models, the GV 250 and GV 650, back in November 2008. Hyosung is a Korean manufacturer that began importing a limited line of cruisers and sportbikes to the United States in 2005.
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Win A Spot at Women's Riding School Event
Four prizes available to WRN readers
7/12/2010
The Women's Riding School will host an event on Friday, July 23 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, to educate women to become better, safer and more confident street riders. As a sponsor, Rider Insurance is giving away four spots to Women Riders Now readers for the event.
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WRN Announces Winners of Scala Rider Giveaway
Four readers receive a communication headset
6/30/2010
Four lucky Women Riders Now readers are each receiving a Scala Rider G4 PowerSet communication system by Cardo Systems as winners in a contest sponsored by WRN and Cardo Systems. The giveaway was offered during the month of May to celebrate Women Riders Month.
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REVIEW: Can-Am Spyder RS-S
Three-wheels that two-wheeled riders can get exited about
6/27/2010, By Genevieve Schmitt, Photos by Rene Bruce
I finally got my opportunity to ride this infamous three-wheeler that has onlookers everywhere doing a doubletake. Women Riders Now reviewed BRP's Can-Am Spyder roadster in 2007 when the unusual three-wheeler first hit the market. WRN contributor Perri Capell test rode the Spyder then. Now two model years later with improved handling and more options, I'm getting my chance to feel firsthand what all the fuss is about.
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Backroads With Betsy: In Search of Grace
Big Bear Choppers Ride the Mountain Run 2010
6/27/2010, By Betsy Huelskamp
It’s been two years since I met Grace McKean at the S&S Cycle 50 Anniversary Biker Build Off party. Grace is the coolest 75-year-old biker grandma, who still rides the old Indian she bought 50 years ago. When I met her she was in Wisconsin, riding across the country alone, and we talked for a long time and she shared some of her story
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