PHOTO GALLERY: Harley-Davidson's "Celebrate Women Riders" Event
Relive the memories, or see what you missed
6/27/2010, Story and photos by Genevieve Schmitt, click on thumbnails for slideshow
On May 22 and 23, more than 1000 women rode in to Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson's first two-day rally celebrating women riders. There were demo rides, seminars, and a lot of riding opportunities as local dealers and merchants hosted riding events.
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2009 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, Part 4
Photo gallery of vendors
10/19/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
The Marketplace area of the AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference was a highlight for many of the 1000 attendees -- and why not? Most women love to shop. There was a variety of vendors at the August event held in Keystone, Colo., selling everything from socks and motorcycling luggage to jewelry and handlebar cup holders.
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2009 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, Part 3
Photo gallery of activities
10/16/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
The AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference is loaded with activities to do from taking part in demo rides, sitting in on one of the many seminars, and riding in a scenic tour guided by one of the women's motorcycling clubs. Here's our story with some images from the two most popular activities at the conference - the demo rides and the seminars.
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2009 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, Part 2
Photo gallery of who was there and their stories
10/5/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
About 1,000 people attended the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference held in Keystone, Colorado, in August. During my time manning my Women Riders Now booth and covering the event, I met literally hundreds of people, every one with an interesting story. Here are some of the interesting faces in the crowd and their stories.
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2009 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, Part 1
Photos tell our story
10/5/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
The biggest event happening this past summer for women motorcyclists was the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, a rally for all brands of motorcycles. Don't be mistaken by the word "conference." The four-day event, taking place August 19–23, 2009, in Keystone, Colo., is more of a rally, convention, and conference wrapped up into one event where women riders are the focus.
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Genevieve Goes to the Sturgis Rally 2009 Part 3
A charity ride, a dinner and more
9/30/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is more than bikes, bars, and babes. This year there were several charity events going on that allow you to rally for a reason -- and that's just what I did.Check out The Legends Ride hosted by the Buffalo Chip and the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce, the Kids & Chrome charity auction and dinner, and my favorite event, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast. See who was there, what went on, and how attending the rally can be about giving back.
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Genevieve Goes to the Sturgis Rally 2009 Part 2
Behind the scenes of the top industry party
9/8/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
"World class" and "stunning" were a few words that were used to describe Michael Lichter's 9th Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibition held during this year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. The exhibit entitled "Rebel Rousers, Motorcycle Icons that Inspire Us to Ride" showcased the most important collection of motorcycles and art to ever grace Sturgis and was viewed by thousands of guests.
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Genevieve Goes to the Sturgis Rally 2009 Part 1
Sights from Main Street and more
8/17/2009, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Those who know me know I'm a big fan of one rally -- the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I love the Black Hills area of South Dakota so much that I've been heading to the big event the first week in August for the last 14 years. I skipped just one rally in 2002. I've seen lots of changes over the years, including a noticeable increase in women riders this year. I'd say nearly one in five bikes was ridden by a woman.
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