At age 20, Vivian Bales, a Harley-Davidson Enthusiast magazine cover girl, set out on a solo journey to explore the U.S.A. Read in her own words her experiences about being a woman rider in the 1920s, the special treatment she got along the way and the joy and excitement on being a girl on a motorcycle. Her fascinating story offers a glimpse into what it was like to be a woman rider in the early 1900s.
Vivian Bales: The Enthusiast Girl
In the Basic RiderCourse, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) describes total stopping distance as three separate components. The first, Perception Distance, is the distance the bike travels from the time something is present until you perceive the need to brake.
A list of articles and other media coverage featuring WRN and/or its founder, Genevieve Schmitt, as well as leadership board members.
Vivian Bales was the first female to grace the cover of the Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Magazine.
Vivian Bales: The Enthusiast Girl – Part 2
Riding motorcycles is a high-risk, high-reward sport. You have to overcome many factors to get the thrills and excitement while maintaining a safe environment. The goal is to maximize the payoff and minimize the risk to improve your safety and enjoyment.
Riding Right: Space Cushion Riding
Depending on where you live, you might have to store your motorcycle during the winter months. If so, there are several things you should do to care for your bike properly.
Storing Your Motorcycle for Winter
Standing a diminutive 4 feet 11 inches, Jennifer Hooper is an unlikely candidate to be a motorcycle training instructor she doesnt fit the stereotype. “It never occurred to me that being short would make riding difficult or that I should customize a bike to my height,” she explains.
The experience of motorcycling goes far beyond words—its about the sights, the sounds and the excitement of the open road. At WRN, were all about documenting the full adventure of riding, so WRN Editor Genevieve Schmitt has created and produced these videos for and about women motorcyclists. Check em out!
If youre thinking of riding a motorcycle, heres our list of motorcycles most commonly ridden by new women riders.
Beginners Guide: Motorcycles to Get Started On
Youd rather be riding your motorcycle than be behind the wheel of a car any day. Youve customized your bike as much as you can so it screams “you!” And you know that the only difference between dragging the pegs and highsiding is a lot of skill (and a little luck). But how much do you know about the insurance that protects you while youre out there with the wind in your face?
Motorcycle Insurance: Five Commonly Asked Questions