Way to Go, Girl!: Jet-Powered Cars & Vogue Magazine
Milestones for Ashley Fiolek, Gabrielle Giffords and more
5/15/2012
Most women riders know that motorcycling ladies don't fit a single mold, and our latest Way to Go, Girl! reminds us that women who ride can run the gamut from teenage racers to suit-wearing politicians to Hollywood stars. Check out the accomplishments of four women riders—Valerie Thompson, Ashley Fiolek, Margaret Cho and Gabrielle Giffords—who are setting records, gaining national exposure for motorcycling and embarking on the passion of a lifetime.
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AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference Seminars Set to Go!
Full lineup in place
5/14/2012
The AMA is announcing its lineup of seminars at the 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference. The conference will take place July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev. In keeping with the conference theme of "Ride Well," the seminar lineup includes topics that promote safety, health, awareness and preparation.
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May is Women Riders Month: Enter the WRN Giveaway!
Your chance to win a Scorpion jacket and helmet
5/1/2012
The month of May is Women Riders Month, and Women Riders Now is celebrating by giving you a chance to win a cool women’s jacket and helmet from Scorpion. Women Riders Month is a month of women-focused events and rides aimed at showing the public that more ladies than ever are enjoying the freedom of riding motorcycles.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2011/2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
A bagger for those who love luxury touring
4/25/2012, Story and photos by Tricia Szulewski
Fully dressed tourers offer comfort features no other kind of motorcycle can match. But they’re also big and heavy and can be intimidating for many women riders. And while a tour trunk adds a convenient place to store lots of stuff that’s easy to get to, it also creates a load in the worst place possible—up high and to the rear. However, there are several large touring models available today that eliminate that awkward tour trunk, including Kawasaki’s Vulcan 1700 Vaquero.
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New Woman-Focused Motorcycle Touring Company Launches
Adventure with a feminine touch
4/17/2012
Here’s a new motorcycle touring company aimed at the woman rider who likes to put in an incredible day of riding—with some pampering on the side. Biker Babe Tours recently launched in Sedona, Ariz., offering full-service three- and five-day specialty motorcycle tours with themes like “day spa,” “gourmet food,” “national park” and more.
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Shift Into Gear for International Female Ride Day
Annual event taking place May 4
4/17/2012
Ladies, start your engines! The sixth annual International Female Ride Day is Friday, May 4, and countries around the globe are gearing up to host a wealth of rider activities led by women motorcyclists. Occurring each year on the first Friday in May, International Female Ride Day exists to promote and highlight women riders around the world.
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New Leather and Textile Gear for a New Riding Season
Fresh styles from Joe Rocket, Harley-Davidson and more
4/13/2012
A new riding season is a good reason for women riders to clean out their closets and invest in some new gear. Now that the cold weather's on its way out, we’ve got some great new jacket and pant options from several trusted (and new!) names in motorcycle apparel.
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Updates on the AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference
New reduced-rate hotels, plus a warm welcome from the host city
4/6/2012
The updates keep coming for this summer’s American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women & Motorcycling Conference! As many of you know, the conference—taking place July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev.—is this year’s premier event for women riders, featuring inspirational speakers, demo rides, product showcases and much more.
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