READER STORY: Learning to Ride with the Tummy Tickles
Getting through the trepidation with grace
5/15/2012, By Barbara Edlen, Fines Creek, North Carolina
When we first moved to North Carolina and I discovered the cliffs at Pilot Mountain, it was like a brand-new, beautifully decorated package had been presented as a gift for me to slowly open at my own pace. At first, every time I approached one of the cliffs, my tummy would get that funny tickling sensation that lets you know you should be wary of what you are attempting.
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Story: Defying the Odds on Old Route 66
Two women go cross country on small, old motorcycles
1/23/2012, By Amy Turilli, Forest Park, Illinois
We were halfway to our final destination, with 1,244 miles behind us and about the same ahead. We punctuated our accomplishment with a perfect rib-eye steak at Smokey Joe’s. The celebration was only slightly marred by the logical conclusion that if we had already traveled half the journey, the trip was half over.
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Stories: Life is Short—Take the Wheel!
Two readers seize the chance to ride their own
10/30/2011, By Caroline Lewandowsky, Kanata, Ontario; and Shirley M. Good, Circleville, Ohio
After losing loved ones, these women realized that "someday" had become now or never. Rather than be content in the passenger seat, both chose to go after their dream of owning a motorcycle. Read their inspiring stories and share your own in the comments below.
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Story: Taking the Wheel, in Life and on the Road
Refusing to be a spectator
8/5/2011, By Cindy Waldron, O'Fallon, Missouri
Challenging myself mentally and physically has always been important to me. Over the years, my interests have included barrel racing, golf, skydiving, triathlons and half marathons. While working full-time and raising my daughter as a single mother, I obtained my master’s degree in health-care administration. I’ve just never believed in being a spectator in life.
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Story: Celebrating 50 Years with a Solo Trip
One woman, a motorcycle and a birthday to remember
4/1/2011, By Laurie Buchwald, Radford, Virginia
To some, the age of 50 is anticipated with dread. Me? I started planning my 50th birthday celebration a year or two before I even reached that age. I considered 50 a milestone to celebrate—a time to revel in the joy of feeling young and alive with endless possibilities!
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Story: WRN Articles Got Her Back in the Saddle
Finding her confidence through other readers' stories
2/18/2011, By Michelle Landry, Tylertown, Mississippi
After riding behind my husband on his Harley for more than 16 years, I decided I wanted to try riding on my own. While searching online for advice, I discovered Women Riders Now. I pored over each article, starting with “What To Expect,” which was so helpful. Yes, you will dump the bike, and yes, you will be nervous. OK, I needed to remember that.
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Story: Her Mean Streak Makes It Happen
How the view is so much sweeter in the front
2/2/2011, By Maria Davis, Flower Mound, Texas
I understand why it’s hard to explain the life-changing experience of riding to people that haven’t even been on the back of a bike. I used to be that woman. In 1995, I had my first ride on the back of a friend’s sportbike, going 110 down I-5 north of San Diego—definitely a thrill. A month later, a stranger took me for a short spin on his Harley, and I loved the rumble beneath my thighs.
Read the full story
|
|
|
Reader Story: So You Wanna Buy Your Wife a Bike?
A step-by-step guide from an MSF Instructor
12/8/2010, By Cliff Brown, Ozark, Alabama
Cliff Brown is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Instructor who's seen far too many well-meaning men put safety last when choosing a motorcycle for his spouse. In this story, Cliff walks us through the critical steps and tips every husband or male partner should know before introducing his wife to the world of motorcycling. His advice can be applied just as well to wives teaching husbands, too.
Read the full story
|
|
|