Its something many women dream about, to ditch life and travel the world on a motorcycle with no time constraints. Well thats what Canadian motorcyclist Doris Maron did when she liquidated her life, literally giving up security as we know it, to venture around the globe for close to three years on a motorcycle.
The Fastest Woman in the World on a Motorcycle is land speed racer Leslie Porterfield, named by Guinness World Records because of a record setting motorcycle run she made in 2008. The title was previously held for more than thirty years by motocross rider and stuntwoman, Marcia Holley.
Guinness Names Fastest Motorcycling Woman
Neither rain, nor wind, nor abnormally cold temperatures could keep a crowd of women riders from raising money for MDA and riding in the Harley-Davidson Womens Parade in Daytona Beach in early March 2010.
Women Riders Parade Through Daytona Bike Week
“Girlfriend Getaways” are all the rage these days. Everywhere you look dude ranches to adventure sports outfitters are promoting an opportunity for a group of gal pals enjoy some stress-free downtime together. One savvy state tourism bureau is expanding that concept into motorcycling.
Touring the Selkirk Loop: The Ultimate Motorcycling Girlfriend Getaway
Women riders from all over the world will gather in Milwaukee May 22-23, 2010 for Harley-Davidsons “Celebrate Women Riders,” an event open to all female motorcyclists regardless of what brand or style of motorcycle they ride. The event will feature demo rides and other activities all taking place at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Celebrate Women Riders Event Details Now Available
No love? Well, I dont want to blow Jesses Jamess bad boy cover, but I felt some love in the air today! Jesse rode his beautiful better half, Sandra Bullock, around on a cushy red Harley-Davidson Road King to keep her comfy as they toured all five stops on his annual “No Love Ride,” held November 13, 2009. You wouldnt have even known it was Sandra and Jesse under those helmets and stylin Ray-Bans!
Backroads With Betsy: Riding with Jesse James and Sandra Bullock
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is reminding riders that they may be eligible for a federal tax deduction on their 2009 taxes if they bought a new motorcycle last year. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act a landmark $787 billion economic stimulus package that President Barack Obama signed into law in February 2009 provides a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of qualified new vehicles from Feb. 17 through Dec. 31, 2009.
Did You Buy A New Motorcycle in 2009?
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Will improving your credit score lower the premium for your motorcycle insurance? It just might. Always trying to win your business with lower rates, insurance companies have found a better formula, using elements of your credit score, to predict how responsible a rider you are, and the likelihood that your riding will result in a costly claim.
Your Credit Score: Can it lower your premium?
Weve been alerted to a tour being put together of the Himalayas and parts of India that will be the first women only motorcycle tour organized by Indias only women-owned motorcycle tour company. From August 27 to September 11, 2010, Moksha, owner of Back-N-Beyond, will guide a group of women around the most scenic parts of the Himalayas on 350cc or 500cc Royal Enfield motorcycles.
Tour the Himalayas and India on an All-Women Tour