A few women rider-specific items to report this week including, just announced, the AMA is inviting all women riders to a networking brunch and ride at the Americade Rally next week; and the following week, one of the longest running womens motorcycle rallies is being held. And find out what helmet is tops in customer satisfaction.
Editors Blog: Motorcycling News, Week of May 29
A lot of women are choosing the comfort of a big touring motorcycle, but while they have the skills to handle the big bike, often their feet cant flat-foot the ground. Being flat-footed gives a rider more stability when moving a large machine around in parking lots. Thats where a low seat comes into the picture.
Lower Seat for Touring Motorcycles
I remember the days when women riders were hard-pressed to find feminine—or shall I say, nonmasculine—accessories for their motorcycles. That’s yesterday’s news, as entrepreneurs have been coming up with innovative ways to dress up your motorcycle to make it your own.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Classy Gas Cap Cover for Your Motorcycle
This May, two women-centric companies are offering you the opportunity to be a winner—or be a judge! With these contests from VaVaVroom and Garage-Girls, you could take home a brand-new riding jacket or help one deserving woman get the bike of her dreams.
Enter, Vote and Win with Two New Contests
For many women, riding is much more than a hobby. It’s a form of relaxation, a time for reflection—some might even call it a spiritual experience. This July, one company is offering women riders the opportunity to explore the dynamic, fluid role riding plays in their lives.
Women’s Leadership Motorcycle Retreat Set for This Summer
When it comes to shopping for helmets, there are hundreds of choices out there. Women now have the option to choose a modular full-face helmet designed just for them. Schuberth, a leader in high-end protective helmets, has designed the C3W, the womens version of the C3, the “lightest, quietest, most compact flip-up motorcycle helmet on the market,” according to Schuberth.
New Helmet Just for Women Debuts
From contests to win motorcycle jackets and free motorcycle training to the latest with the AMA Women Motorcycling Conference, the WRN Editors Blog has the news we think you want to know about. Plus, events coming up for women this summer.
Editors Blog: Motorcycling News, Week of May 16
There are two things Im passionate about: one you can probably guess is motorcycling, and the other is pets, particularly dogs and cats. That’s why, in what little spare time I have, I volunteer at my local animal shelter as a member of the board of directors.
I used to feel like I didn’t know Schit. And now that I know Schit, my life is so much more enriched! Im talking about Jack Schit, of course, our host for Arizona Bike Week, which I attended during the first weekend in April. And if you ever feel like you don’t know Schit, you should check out Jack.
Backroads With Betsy: Betsy’s Arizona Bike Week Adventure
A rider shopping for the perfect-fitting motorcycle will take into account many factors, but for most women riders, seat height is one of the biggest considerations. While finding the right seat height can be difficult for any rider, those with shorter inseams have a harder time than most.
New Seat Reduces Reach for Shorter Riders