The New Year — that time when resolutions fill our list and guide our dreams for the next 365 days. While economic situations might force us to cross “new motorcycle” off our wish list, we can still give our current rides a little love and some new bling to ring in 2010 and keep some cash in our wallets as well.
Cant Afford A New Bike in 2010? Then Accessorize!
Tired of biker black? What something different for your motorcycle? Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is introducing a line of distressed brown leather accessories for Dyna models: a seat, pillion, backrest pad and saddlebags. Each is styled to impart the minimalistic style of a 1950s garage-built custom.
Brown Leather Accessories From Harley-Davidson
I keep on thinking that when I get older, Ill have more time to get to all of the “projects” I let pile up. But as it is, the project pile continues to grow taller as I grow older. And the time? I just dont know where it goes. I cant believe its already December, as I havent even gotten caught up from Sturgis yet! Havent written a Christmas card or even thought about presents.
Backroads With Betsy: Betsys Annual Toy Ride Jaunt
WRN editor Genevieve Schmitt is joining American Iron magazine editor Chris Maida on a motorcycle tour in February in sunny, warm (springtime!) southern Arizona and theyre inviting readers who to join them on the 3-day 2-night tour to get out of the cold and snow and experience some warm weather
WRNs Genevieve Schmitt Tours Arizona in February
Shift Racing, manufacturer of racing and street apparel, with a decent selection of styles for women riders, is introducing a new denim riding jean for women thats reinforced with abrasion resistant Kevlar. The Silhouette Jeans combine style with utility.
Kevlar-Reinforced Riding Jeans
It isnt hard to find a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm for winter riding. I must have five pairs of them. But it is hard to find a pair that fit a womans hands properly and arent so bulky that you feel like youre wearing boxing gloves. Like many women, I have small hands, and most gloves are cut for a mans hands. Women have to buy size small or extra-small if theyre available.
READER PRODUCT REVIEW: Hugger Gloves
A new traveling showcase dedicated to women motorcycle riders called The Vagabond Chopper Companys 2010 Chicks Rule Boys Drool Tour continues its 12 city road trip with its next stop at Daytona Bike Week in in Florida from March February 26 to March 7. Bike builder Athena “Chickie” Ransom, owner of The Vagabond Chopper Company, came up with the idea for the rolling tribute to women bikers that offers a mix of on-site how-to seminars, fashion shows, book signings and special guest appearances with a feminine flare.
Chicks Rule Boys Drool Tour Gets Underway
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is partnering with TVs The Biggest Loser host Jillian Michaels to encourage women to gear up and get behind the handlebars of their own motorcycle. Michaels, a life-long motorcycle enthusiast and licensed rider, is teaming with the Motor Company to spotlight National Garage Party Month.
Jillian Michaels Teams With Harley-Davidson
New from Lehman Trikes is the Crossbow, a three-wheeled version of the Victory Vision, the luxury tourer that made a statement with its sleek, unconventional design when it was introduced three years ago. While this new trike is visually appealing with a unique look all its own, it carries a lot of weight, more than 1,000 pounds. How does that translate on the road?
WRN Editor Test Rides Lehman CrossBow Trike
Women Riders Now recently posted two new stories highlighting women riders doing great things. You can find that story in the Way To Go Girl! section. Two women are undertaking rides of a lifetime while others are being recognized for their years of dedication to the sport of motorcycling.
Women Motorcyclists Doing Great Things