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).
My husband Jack and I took our first cross country trip last year. I still cant believe Im riding again. I will soon be 53 years old, and have gone through some medical problems over the past seven years, so when I look back at it all, I am amazed at the accomplishment.
Warriorship is a continual journey. To be a warrior is to learn to be genuine in every moment of your life. As I near midlife, I feel like I have spent the first half of my existence trying to be a warrior on the exterior. It is my intention to spend the second half of my existence working to become a warrior where it matters most—on the interior.
Backroads With Betsy: SS Cycle and the Continual Search for Warriorship
WRNs Backroads With Betsy columnist, Betsy Huelskamp, traveled to Wisconsin for SS Cycles 50th anniversary celebration and came home with a renewed outlook on life partly because of a woman she met there whom she calls Amazing Grace.
SS Cycles 50th Anniversary Party Makes History
Gloves and glasses. You can wear mens sizes, but why when Harley-Davidson offers styles and sizes just for women. Here are two of their latest offerings we tested.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Harley-Davidson Sunglasses and Gloves
Most motorcycle helmets “if they fit well” dont offer the extra space in which to stuff a ponytail. Thats just one of the solutions offered up by Harley-Davidsons new Skyline Helmet, the first helmet designed specifically for women.
REVIEW: Harley-Davidson Skyline Helmet
The first option to consider when wanting to lower your seat height is changing out your motorcycle saddle. This is often the least expensive and most viable option before changing the the actual mechanics of the motorcycle like installing shorter shocks.
A large displacement motorcycle sized for smaller rider that’s the latest hand dealt by Victory Motorcycles. Though cruiser seat heights usually fit vertically challenged folks pretty well, their laid-back cruiser profile means handlebars or footpegs often hover just out of comfortable reach for shorter riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Victory Vegas Low, Ideal for Women Riders
Finally, a camera mount that not only looks like it belongs on your bike, but offers the flexibility to capture just about any angle.
Catch Photos and Video On the Fly
“First Ladies of Motorcycling” is the name of a new exhibit at the The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. It occupies a room in the museum that has been reserved for exhibits honoring women in motorcycling.
Womens Exhibit Opens at Sturgis Museum