To help inspire women to get into the sport of motorcycling, Harley-Davidson is launching a special contest called Bikes, Camera, Action! challenging female film makers to capture the passion, spirit, independence and empowerment that embodies the spirit of women riders.
New Women Rider Contest Launches
Harley-Davidson brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment with the introduction of the 2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle. Based on a new chassis designed specifically for this three-wheel application, the Tri Glide offers the classic styling and popular touring features of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide in a vehicle that will be sold and serviced by the network of Harley-Davidson dealers.
Here are the stories of two women who learned to ride at different stages of their lives. Each explains how they started riding and why they ended up with the bikes they ride today.
READERS RIDES: A BMW and a Harley Softail
Weve pulled together a couple items in this article that are quite different from each other. Youll want to take a close look though, because combined they keep you stylish as well as stimulated from the neck up.
To help encourage and inspire even more women to take life by the handlebars, Harley-Davidson is introducing two initiatives: Let Freedom Ring promotion and We Ride – The Harley-Davidson Guide for Women.
Harley Launches New Women Rider Promotion
Multiple venues are celebrating Womens Day on Thursday, August 7 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 2-9. Weve pulled together a summary of the activities so you can make the most of your time on this special day. Options include a charity ride, women-only demos, seminars, and games.
Womens Events Happening in Sturgis
The search for a perfect-fitting motorcycle often feels like a Goldilocks-type hunt as a rider seeks a bike that feels “just right.” Seat height often emerges as a point of consideration and contention. Sitting flat foot on a motorcycle gives a rider many advantages, not the least being sure-footed confidence when coming to a stop, especially on hills, gravel roads or other unsettling situations.
Options for Lowering a Motorcycles Seat Height
Hella is the name of the new low cut, over the ankle, wedge heel riding boot thats part fashion, part function. WomenRidersNow.com got the exclusive first look at the boot that will be available in late August.
WRN has an exclusive first look at The Hella, Icons newest womens riding boot, thats not available until late August. The Hella is an attractive alternative to the clunky, heavy, hiking boot or western boot styles.
EXCLUSIVE: A Sexy New Riding Boot for Women
On July 16th, riders from all over the world are encouraged to commute together for Ride to Work Day. The event is intended to showcase the number of motorcyclists around the world.