In April of 2006, I purchased a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Low. In August of 2008, I upgraded to a 2008 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. I am only 5 feet tall, so all bikes but the Harley-Davidson Nightster have to be modified for me.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2008 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
We always get excited when new books come into our office because were big book lovers. We think any of the ones listed below would make a great gift this holiday season for any rider, male or female. The five titles listed below explore motorcyclings culture from its roots in Americana to todays adventure lifestyle.
Motorcycle Themed Books to Give
An enterprising Harley-Davidson dealership is making it easy to shop for Harley apparel and merchandise this holiday season. The House of Harley-Davidson, in the heart of Harley country, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has launched its new and improved online store, Everydaybiker.com, just in time for the holidays.
Call it the anti biker babe / tool girl calendar. Its a calendar featuring female mechanics of all kind in their element doing what they do best, building and fixing motors. Photographer and mechanic Sarah Lyon came up with the idea two years ago to tour the country and photograph female mechanics. The idea was so successful, Sarah is now on her third wall calendar.
Gift Idea: Female Mechanics Calendar
I own a 2006 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. I live in the Chicagoland area so I only have limited time to ride. Each year, though, my riding has exceeded the previous year. This summer my boyfriend, Derrick, encouraged me to learn my directions by reading maps the Atlas. I started with the map of Indiana and notice a few towns that amazed me.
Reader Story: Personalizing Your Ride Route
Find out who is now the official fastest woman on two wheels on the planet. Also read about a mother and her two daughters who love setting land speed records on their motorcycles. Its all part of this installment of Way To Go, Girl!
Way To Go, Girl! Fastest Woman on the Planet? Oh Yeah!
Harley-Davidson is highlighting a few new items it thinks would make great gifts for women during the holiday season. These products are usually only available for a limited time, unlike the Harley core collection consisting of apparel that is a regular part of the Harley line.
Harley-Davidson Gifts for Women
This story is about my wife Martha and her journey since the purchase of my motorcycle, the inspiration she found while dealing with one of lifes worst tragedies, and her transformation from being totally against the two-wheel experience to her awakening and becoming part of the ever growing community of women motorcycle riders.
Reader Story: A Queen and Her Road King
Well, if bigger is better, then the Love Ride keeps getting better and better. And if there is one thing most women worldwide can agree on, it is that bigger usually is better—like with closet space and stuff. When the Love Ride began 25 years ago, it was a small event raising much-needed charity funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Backroads With Betsy: California Bike Week Love Ride 25
Betsy is at it again! Betsy Huelskamp of WRNs “Backroads With Betsy” attended the 25th annual Love Ride thats now part of California Bike Week in Southern California. The annual ride benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association and is one of the longest running and most popular charity rides in the U.S.
Betsys Latest Adventure: Hobnobbing with celebrities