Its the kind of rainy, blustery weather in San Francisco that I never, ever ride in if I can help it but its the perfect day for a thorough test of my new Firstgear wardrobe: the Monarch jacket and Escape pants. Im very cozy with the liners zipped in and vents zipped up when I go outside to start my bike. “Whatsamatter?” yells my neighbor across the street. “Did your truck die?”
REVIEW: Firstgear TPG Monarch Jacket and Escape Pants
One of the greatest challenges I experience as I mature is learning how to keep the many different aspects of my life fresh and exciting. I am a person who constantly hungers for new ideas and experiences. Yet I am such a creature of habit that unless I make a conscious effort to re-energize certain areas of my existence, I often find an area of my life getting stagnant, or stuck in a rut.
Backroads With Betsy: Revamping Ruts
Most riders have a special relationship with their motorcycle. Just like a relationship, sometimes you need to rekindle your love of riding. Whether you have been riding for years like Betsy Huelskamp, our Backroads with Betsy columnist, or are just starting out, it is important to make sure your honeymoon lasts forever.
In 2000 I was transferred from California to Florida to work at the Kennedy Space Center on the space shuttle program. I was an avionics technician and crawled inside and out of the space shuttles. I was very dedicated to my work as well as dedicated to riding my motorcycle. I decided I wanted to ride my own motorcycle so I took the safety class.
Reader Story: Making Your Bike Your Own
The Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider was made for those with a shorter frame. One doesnt sit on top of the bike, one sits comfortably in it, almost hugging it, becoming part of the bike (which is a very secure feeling).
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
The cover came off the first production motorcycle in history built specifically for women at an official unveiling at ROAR Motorcycles headquarters in Daytona Beach on Saturday, March 7. The WildKaT is the first purpose built motorcycle designed from the ground up for women riders.
Motorcycle Built Just for Women Debuts
March is Womens History Month and all over the country communities are getting together to recognize the contributions of women throughout history. Some incredible women paid attention to their hearts, telling them to explore the world on two wheels rather than the naysayers.
WRN Celebrates Womens History Month
I recently attended the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati where manufacturers showcase their new products to motorcycle dealers hoping the dealers will buy them to sell to us. Here are some products I found that I think you should know about.
Cool Gadgets You Should Know About
Scorpion burst onto the scene a few years ago with a line of helmets splashed with edgy graphics and an attitude to match. Last year, the company started making womens riding gear with lots of sass and pizzazz, part of its Scorpion EXO clothing line. I tested the leather Elektra jacket and Haley pants.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Scorpion Leather Jacket Pants
WRN editor, Genevieve Schmitt, is hitting the dirt this summer jumping right into dual sporting after 20 years of riding on the street. Shes planning on traveling miles of gravel trails in what will be a bumpy, muddy no frills camping journey to raise awareness and money for a womens cancer charity. And shes asking for your help in raising the $2,000 she needs to participate on this ride all of it going to charity.
WRN Hits the Dirt This Summer for Charity