With the theme “Riding to New Heights,” the 2009 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, wrapped up in Keystone, Colo., on Sunday following four inspired days of riding, learning and networking in one of the best riding areas in the United States.
2009 AMA Women Motorcycling Conference Wraps Up in Keystone
After several years of riding on a Honda Shadow Spirit 750, I decided to start saving my money for what I thought would be a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. When I was ready to make my big purchase, I decided that I should probably test ride a few other bikes. After all, I wouldnt spend that kind of money on a car without testing various brands and models.
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Ive been riding a motorcycle for 20 years and in all that time Im usually wearing Levi jeans. I was introduced to Biker Premium Jeans earlier this spring, jeans made specifically for riding. Margaret Meyer, a rider with her husband, Bruce, came up with the idea for motorcycle specific jeans ones that “give” and are comfortable instead of binding on the legs when sitting in a saddle all day.
Tami Walker, owner of Diva Customs, a specialty garage for female riders, has released a new book about women. Tami asked 100 women why they prefer life on two wheels and compiled their answers. “Why We Ride” tells why these women decided to break the mold and ride a motorcycle. This is an inspiring book with accounts from interesting women riders like Laura Klock, Sara Liberte, Jody Perewitz, and Dawn Williams.
WRN Editor Genevieve Schmitt is very choosy when it comes to her jeans. All spring and summer shes been testing a pair jeans made specifically for riding. They have stretch panels designed to give when you sit in the saddle.
Flattering Jeans Made For Motorcycle Riding
Riders started arriving to Keystone, Colorado, today for early registration for the 5th AMA International Women Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell. The official start of the conference is Wednesday, August 19. The conference runs through Sunday, August 23. Women riders from 43 states, plus Canada, the UK, Australia and Japan, and more than 50 riding clubs are attending.
Riders Roll In for 2009 AMA Women Motorcycling Conference
Its nice to be able to talk with your riding partner through headsets that communicate with each other, but older technology has wires that connect your helmet headset to a receiver on your motorcycle. A new product from Cardo Systems eliminates those wires making the whole device simpler.
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The official attendance numbers for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2009 are not been tallied yet, but judging by being there all week during the first week in August and comparing the event to other years both attendance and vendor participation were significantly down to be expected in a recession year. However a few less tens of thousand motorcyclists doesnt affect the fun and revelry that goes on and this year was no different.
Genevieve Goes to the 2009 Sturgis Rally
Those who know me know Im a big fan of one rally the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I love the Black Hills area of South Dakota so much that Ive been heading to the big event the first week in August for the last 14 years. I skipped just one rally in 2002. Ive seen lots of changes over the years, including a noticeable increase in women riders this year. Id say nearly one in five bikes was ridden by a woman.
Genevieve Goes to the Sturgis Rally 2009 Part 1
Communicating with other motorcyclists while riding can become a somewhat creative endeavor often involving various gestures, hand signals, horn beeping and muffled shouting usually never heard outside a helmets confines. The Scala Rider Q2 Multi-Set communication system by Cardo Systems, Inc. remedies the problem, making helmet-to-helmet communication a much simpler and less eventful task.
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