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
The bike I choose to ride is a 2002 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider. I absolutely love it! Several years ago, I saw one and thought at that moment, “This is the bike for me.” She doesnt have all the bells and whistles, like a lot of chrome and such.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2002 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
The International Motorcycle Shows are in full swing now with women receiving a special discount at all the shows. Friday night at all locations is “Ladies Night Out” and with a downloadable coupon available here on WRN women get 1/2 off the box office ticket price on Fridays.
Ladies Night at Nationwide Motorcycle Shows
Now youll really be seen on the road. Check out this bright neon colored helmet from Scorpion Sports. The high visibility neon EXO-700 full face helmet is the latest product to come out of Scorpion, a manufacturer of helmets and riding apparel.
The press office steers me toward its Concours 14 supersport touring model instead of the smaller bike I had asked for. “Its the most comfortable bike youll ever ride,” Im told, and an hour later Im cruising Highway 5 wondering how 1352cc and 650 pounds could feel so … well, so darn light and nimble.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Kawasaki Concours 14
After taking the motorcycle safety training class, my girlfriend and I went out looking at bikes. Hondas, Suzukis, Yamahas—we saw lots of bikes. But she was steering me toward a Harley, so we went to the Harley dealer and I sat on a 2009 Nightster 1200. It just felt right.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2009 Harley-Davidson Nightster 1200
The Honda Shadow was my dream bike from the day I set eyes on it at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City. I had considered other manufacturers and styles, and had been practicing on a Honda Rebel before taking the MSF course, but once I sat on the Aero I was convinced.
READER MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750
Why did you learn to ride or why are you deciding to join the ranks? Riders all have different reasons for deciding to get in the front seat of a motorcycle; youd be surprised at what some of the most popular reasons are heard in new rider courses.
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