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.
Reader Stories: Life is Short—Take the Wheel!
I live in Idaho, and our riding season is quite short—we’re lucky if we’re able to ride seven months out of the year. But earlier this spring, I was fortunate enough to receive a Rukka Armiina riding suit to try out. The Armiina is a three-season motorcycle-riding suit intended to insulate you from the weather and give you more time on the road. I am pleased to say that I (comfortably!) started riding a month earlier than usual thanks to this suit.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Rukka Armiina Riding Suit
If you’ve been riding a motorcycle for any length of time, you know that motorcycles and T-shirts go together. Not motorcycles and blouses, not motorcycles and sweaters—it’s a tee that’s often the first layer for a woman rider. And for fashion-conscious gals, it’s a bonus when that T-shirt looks great and feels nice to wear.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Journey Threads Tees
When you think of Triumph, your mind may automatically go to the cute and nimble Bonneville or the sporty Daytona or Speed Triple. But during the last few years, this British company has been building up its stable of cruisers, knowing many Americans love laid-back cruising motorcycles.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2011/2012 Triumph America Thunderbird Storm, UPDATED WITH VIDEO
Genevieves just back from a test ride in LA, so check out a preview of her upcoming review of California Scooter Companys 150cc 5-speed motorcycles. Plus, details on the Love Ride, new adventure motorcycle travel opportunities and more.
Editor’s Blog: Motorcycling Sidenotes, Week of October 17
If you think you have to ride a Triumph to wear one of the company’s jackets, you’re short-changing yourself on a great piece of women’s riding apparel. The women’s Sympatex Explorer Jacket has been elevated to top billing in my motorcycle gear closet.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Triumph Sympatex Explorer Jacket
Trikes are more popular than ever, and to capitalize on this growing interest, South Dakota-based Lehman Trikes invited trike lovers to rev up their engines for its inaugural All-Trike Ride at the Sturgis Rally in August. The ride was part of the company’s Good Turn Trike presentation, awarding one deserving winner with a brand-new trike.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: First All-Trike Ride at Sturgis
Low seats for big motorcycles, durable and bendable eyewear, and motorcycle-themed luggage—weve got a selection of motorcycle products to accessorize your bike (and you) this fall.
Fall Motorcycle Products Spotlight
Harley-Davidson is adding new items to its popular Pink Label Collection, one of the most successful collections in the company’s MotorClothes line. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Pink Label item helps fund the YourShoes 24/7 Support Center, an organization that supports patients and families affected by breast cancer.
New Pink Label Gear from Harley-Davidson
Grace McKean, whom I call “Amazing Grace,” is 76 years old and still kick-starts the vintage Harley-Davidson 45 Flathead she bought at the tender age of 17 using all the savings she earned as a Walgreens waitress. Many readers have written to me in response to the first part of my story, asking how Grace as a young woman found the strength and courage to do what she did at a time when a woman on a motorcycle was less than respected.
Backroads With Betsy: Amazing Grace, Part Two