The Top 50 Rally Park vendor area in Sturgis was home to the second Womens Day held during this years Sturgis Rally on August 7. The event was designed to to celebrate the independence, freedom and adrenaline that inspire women to ride their own motorcycle.
Sturgis Womens Day Making its Mark
WRN congratulates several amazing women who recently received awards for their contributions to the motorcycle industry. Read about the accomplishments of this diverse group of riders who are being honored for their work in motorcycling.
Way To Go, Girl! Awards, Awards, and More Awards
There is fun when riding in numbers, but there are things to keep in mind and things to do to make the experience a safe one. Heres 10 safety tips to help you get the most out of riding with your friends.
Group Riding Can Increase the Fun
To build a womens motorcycle, or not to build a womens motorcycle that is the question. With more and more women interesting in riding a motorcycle these days, the question arises should there be motorcycles designed especially for the fairer sex?
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Big Bear Choppers Miss Behavin
An online auction is open now taking bids for some one-of-a-kind items. The auction is being put on by Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association with all proceeds benefiting MDA. The auction features 105 collectible and one-of-a-kind items in honor of the Harley-Davidson’s 105th anniversary, and runs August 21 through September 4.
Start Shopping! Online Auction Open Now
Two Milwaukee Harley-Davidson dealerships are hosting two different all-women bike builds as part of their own celebrations going on during Harleys 105th anniversary celebration.
Two All-Women Bike Builds Going On Next Week
I took the weekend MSF course shortly after September 11, 2001. It was a challenging year for me. I made it through a serious illness and like every other American, my life was changed by the events of that fateful Tuesday morning. I also turned 40, but that didnt bother me all that much as I was grateful for regaining my health. These things made me realize that life is a precious gift and we need to enjoy our days here on earth to the fullest.
Reader Story: Let Freedom Ring!
On June 13, 2008, WRN organized a womens symposium at Ohio Bike Week, in Sandusky, Ohio, called Women Riders: No Limits! presented by Motolight. For a first-year event, there was an impressive turnout of about 100 people over the course of the four 90-minute seminars held throughout the day. There were also women-focused vendors selling things from T-shirts to jackets.
PHOTO GALLERY: Women Riders at Ohio Bike Week
If you could read a book that described the art and science of riding really well, wouldnt you want to have it? Well, we were so excited when we received “Stayin Safe: The Art and Science of Riding Really Well” because it explains the ins and outs of why things happen on a motorcycle and how we can capitalize on that to be the best rider out there.
The Art and Science of Riding Well
Normally, our interest wouldnt peak that high when a book about racing comes to our offices, let alone one centered around obscure BMW racing, but this book is different. “BMW Racing Motrocycles: The Mastery of Speed” is co-written by our pal Laurel Allen, senior editor at Road Racer X magazine (pictured at right).