As I write this, Im packing for the 70th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Yep, 70 years! Here are some highlights of whats going on this year. The Buffalo Chip Campground, long the bastion of sexuality, salaciousness and sin, has come clean in recent years as more and more industry-wide events, and big name concerts are held there.
Editors Blog: Sturgis Here I Come
Harley-Davidson and Suzuki are introducing several new models for 2011. Harley-Davidson is debuting the new SuperLow, on which Women Riders Now editor Genevieve Schmitt got an exclusive test ride. Also for 2011 is the race inspired XR1200X, and the Road Glide Ultra, a new touring model. In addition, four CVO models are being unveiled.
Harley-Davidson is unveiling a brand new Sportster today and Women Riders Now has an exclusive review. The Sportster 883L SuperLow redefines the ride of the Sportster as we know it. WRN editor Genevieve Schmitt is the first online journalist to spend an entire day riding the SuperLow in an exclusive test ride.
EXCLUSIVE MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: New 2011 Sportster 883L SuperLow
Im starting to feel naked these days, naked wearing my regular blue jeans, that is, when riding my motorcycle. As I add up more time and miles my desire to ride while wearing armored gear from head to toe is becoming stronger. I think it has something to do with feeling our mortality more as we age.
APPAREL REVIEW: Shift Riding Jeans Leather Jacket
I use to wear armored gloves just when riding a sportbike and more casual non-armored ones, like deerskins, when riding a cruiser, like my own. These days, Im find myself wearing more protection riding my cruiser and that means looking to the sport market for armored gloves.
GEAR REVIEW: Armored Gloves Gearbag
What a nifty gadget — plastic containers to protect your fruit from getting smooshed in your saddlebags. Check them out plus a whole lot more including a motorcycle seat that gets you down low, T-shirts that show off your biker attitude, and jackets for all kinds of riding. These are just some of the new items available now we think youll just love, or at least want to know about.
New Products: Items For Your Motorcycle You
What do a female motorcycle police officer and a 16-year-old teenager have in common? They are both firsts in their respective fields of motorcycling. Check out our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl! and read about the other women and their incredible motorcycle accomplishments.
Way To Go, Girl! Milestones, Winners and Firsts
Stunt rider Leah Petersen needs the best protection possible when doing wheelies and other stunts on her Kawasaki Ninja 636. She recently purchased Draykos Slix jeans, a feminine, leather-like jean that is actually denim lined with Kevlar and another abrasion-resistant material. Being safe and wearing protective gear is a requirement for Leah in her work of stunt riding. Check out her video review.
READER PRODUCT REVIEW: Slix Kevlar-Lined Riding Jeans
The Womens Riding School will host an event on July 23 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., to educate women on how to become better, safer and more confident street riders. As a sponsor of the event, Rider Insurance is giving away four spots to WRN readers.
Win A Spot At Womens Riding School Event
I normally blog a lot more often but the launch of the new WRN at the beginning of June is keeping my busy with refining and tweaking things on the back end. The work is never done. Ive got a lot of quickie news items for you so lets get started.
Editors Blog: Busy Time of Year