Backroads With Betsy columnist Betsy Huelskamp and WRN Editor Genevieve Schmitt head to Laughlin for the 2009 Laughlin River Run and bring WRN readers along for the ride. From basking in the Southern Nevada desert sunshine, to hitting the backroads and exploring ghost towns, the weekend was full of good old-fashioned girlfriend fun the reason so many women are getting into motorcycle riding today.
Betsy and an All-Girl Group Head to Laughlin
If youve been tempted to join Americas rapidly growing scooter community but your plans have been idle because youre not sure whether you were born to ride, the time to discover your inner scooteristi is right now. Piaggio, importer of Piaggio, Vespa and Aprilia scooters, is inviting consumers on a risk-free 12 Month Test Ride, an industry first.
Risk-free 12-Month Test Ride on A Scooter
I know, I know, Ive ragged on how bad the Laughlin River Run in Laughlin, Nev., has gotten in the past few years. And even when it was in its heyday, a gambling town in the middle of the desert is at the bottom of my bucket list for places to be. But the rally does fall in the spring, after weve been cooped up all winter just chomping at the bit to get out and ride.
Backroads With Betsy: Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
In this installment of Way To Go, Girl! read about a rider whos hosting her very own radio show, a rider whos written her biker autobiography, and a rider who won an all expense paid trip to Daytona Bike Week. Who are these lucky girls?
Way To Go, Girl! Awards and Leadership
At first, I thought this product was silly when I was asked to review it, but after installing it (which is relatively easy) and using it, I love it, especially when its freezing out, and you just want to roll right into the garage. F2P Technologies makes a secure, easy way to activate your garage door opener from the seat of your motorcycle. Rather than carrying a bulky remote, F2P Technologies has a system that includes a transmitter that’s powered by your bike’s battery through the headlight wiring.
Product Review: Handy On-Bike Automatic Garage Door Opener
There is little that can match the sublime sensation of riding down a peaceful backroad completely in tune with your motorcycle and the surroundings, or the exhilaration that comes from slicing skillfully through a series of challenging corners on a long descent. These moments are what good riding is all about and what every rider hopes to experience.
Must-Have Books to Become a Better Rider
We asked custom motorcycle builder and mechanic Athena Ransom of Vagabond Chopper Company what she has in her motorcycle tool kit when she goes on an extended trip. See a list of tools she carries with her on her bike.
Putting Together a Motorcycle Tool Kit
There are lots of companies out there making doo-rags and other headwraps for motorcyclists to keep hair “contained” while riding a motorcycle. The latest one to get our attention is Thats A Wrap!. There lots of great styles to choose from but the company incorporates CoolMax brand of wicking material into its designs, as well as Mynx sunblock fabrics.
Headwraps, Doo-rags, Caps and Bags that Raise the Bar
I dont know about you, but Im getting mighty tired of hearing the doom and gloom in regards to the state of our economy. The news is littered with dour predictions and sour phrases such as “economic uncertainty.” Personally, Id rather focus on the good things coming out of this new era of fiscal responsibility. Rather than panic about the bottom line of my 401k statement, I check out how many shares Ive got, and am committed to hunkering down for the long-haul.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R, Frugal Fun
Hear My Interview On Scooters As you may know, I launched a scooter online magazine in February, ScooterRidersNow.com. To help me spread the word about my new site, I was interviewed recently on “Just Gotta