Laura Klock, along with her husband, Brian Klock, are two of the motorcycle industry leaders being inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame this summer. The museum is inducting Laura and Brian as a couple for their impact on the motorcycle industry together and as individuals.
Laura Klock to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
When I started riding motorcycles in 1995, I was young, naive and didn’t know anything about riding gear. So I went to Wilsons Leather in the mall and picked out the coolest-looking brown and black leather jacket with the longest fringe I ever saw. I knew it was big and heavy, but I loved that fringe and even had grandiose ideas of adding beads and braids to make it unique to my style.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Tour Master Motive Jacket
In the sportbiking lifestyle, sometimes fashion outweighs function. Many of today’s female sportbike riders prefer edgy, alternative garments with spunky designs and vibrant colors. So the quest becomes finding pieces that are fun to wear but also provide a level of protection.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Cat Out’a Hell Armored Hoodie
I’ve had my fair share of falls and crashes with my motorcycle, but having the right gear to protect my body made all the difference when it came to recovery. If anything was loose or too big, I paid for it. Luckily, that was back before gear manufacturers began to focus on the needs of women riders and create gear that fits snugly and comfortably so women can have a safer ride.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Stryker Vest
The first modern-day Harley-Davidson to fall under the 24-inch seat height measurement is now available, and seat-height-conscious women riders are taking notice. The Softail Slim was released as a mid-year 2012 model, measuring in at a ground-hugging 23.8 inches from seat to pavement.
The Lowest Harley-Davidson Is Unveiled
Roar Motorcycles, based just near Daytona Beach, Fla., recently came onboard as a supporter of Women Riders Now. We’re excited to help promote what Roar has going on as the only female-focused motorcycle dealership in the country that is also manufacturing a custom-built motorcycle designed with women in mind.
Editor’s Blog: Daytona Bike Week Activities for Women
After riding a motorcycle for 20 some years, I can honestly say I still love to ride. I love to ride, I love to love, and I love to live. Love Ride 28 took place this past October, and I think I have missed the event only twice in all these years. After the 2011 event, I have such sad and mixed feelings.
Backroads With Betsy: Live, Love, Ride
Shayna Texter, a 20-year-old flat track racer, made history late November when she became the first female in AMA Grand National history to win a GNC Pro Singles main event. Shayna’s win marks the first time a woman has won a main event in the more than 50-year existence of the sport, considered the oldest and most traditional form of motorcycle racing.
VIDEO: Woman Makes History in Motorcycle Racing
Nichole Cheza is one of two women racing in a sport dominated by men. Nichole, at 24 years old, is a professional flat track racer competing in the AMA Pro Racing Grand National Championship (GNC) series.
Racer Profile: 10 Minutes with Flat Tracker Nichole Cheza
In summer 2011, AVID MotoTours held its very first Women’s Empowerment Motorcycle Tour across the northwestern portion of the United States. Now leaders Alisa Clickenger and Karen Thomson are announcing that the “teaching tour” will continue this summer, with two opportunities to join in.
Women’s Empowerment Motorcycle Tour Dates Set for 2012