Harley-Davidson recently unveiled a newly designed Sportster 1200 Custom as a midyear 2011 release. The motor company also announced a custom fit and finish program right from the factory that should be of interest to women motorcyclists looking for a motorcycle that’s custom-fitted to their measurements.
New Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom Debuts
Motorcycling and relaxation? Sounds like a great combination. Imagine you, Maui and motorcycles for a seven-day, women-only retreat. The Pink Biker Chic and the Peaceful Woman are collaborating to hold the Chic Maui Motorcycle Retreat for Women. The no-lecture retreat is designed to help a woman discover her personal truths, creativity, intuitive nature and inner peace.
Editor’s Blog: Motorcycle News of Interest, Week of March 7
From launching a new business to winning racing titles, these women are carving out their own place in the world of motorcycling. Get inspired by reading our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl!
Way To Go, Girl! Following Their Dreams
Is your motorcycle desperate for a face-lift? You could be in luck. Garage-Girls, a resource for custom motorcyclists, is setting out to brighten the year of a couple lucky riders with the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover.
Enter to Win the Ultimate Biker Makeover
Two companies are offering women riders an exciting way to satisfy their adventurous side by touring in an exotic country, while one company stateside is seeking adventurers to tour Americas last frontier.
Several All-Women Motorcycle Tours Taking Place This Year
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.
Reader Story: WRN Articles Got Her Back in the Saddle
When it comes to shielding hands and legs from cold air, most motorcycle riders think of heated gear. But if you’re looking for cold-air protection free of batteries and wires, check out this new product from Leader Motorcycle Accessories.
Keeping Hands and Legs Warm on a Motorcycle
If you’ve been riding a motorcycle for any length of time, you have probably been on a toy ride or two—or 10! Toy rides happen in many cities all over the country at Christmas time. But no matter where you live, it will usually be cold and/or rainy.
Backroads With Betsy: The Toy Ride I Never Miss
U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman who was shot in January is a motorcyclist and cochairs the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus. The bipartisan caucus, also chaired by Congressman Michael Burgess from Texas, has existed for many years and is made up of members of Congress who are passionate about motorcycling and who work to promote the interests of motorcyclists.
Editors Blog: Interesting Motorcycling News, Week of Feb. 7
Harley-Davidson is releasing a new Valentine’s motorcycling-themed collection for women featuring embellished heart-themed graphic shirts and several jewelry items to add a little bling to your life. There are 18 items to choose from.
Harley-Davidsons Valentines Collection for Women