Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Chance of showers? Dont worry, the Harley-Davidson Switchback Jacket literally has you covered, while saving valuable saddlebag space. The Switchback Jacket brings out the quick-change artist in a rider, letting a rider respond to unpredictable weather within minutes.
REVIEW: The All-Weather Switchback Jacket
Harley artist and photo realist painter Scott Jacobs unveils the 2008 official Sturgis Rally and Races print, which he painted. He chose to feature a woman rider as the subject of this piece entitled “In Your Dreams.” This painting is particularly special to Scott because the model is his daughter Olivia.
Woman Rider the Subject of Official Sturgis Rally Painting
Two places I love riding are the southwest and the Alps. OK, Ive never been to the Alps, but I hope to soon because I know Ill love it. Who wouldnt? The Alps are home to the some of the worlds most spectacular motorcycle riding roads. If youre a travel-minded rider, the Alps are probably on your “bucket list.” Here are two must-have travel books and a book of true road tales to take you on your journey.
Two very different woman-oriented books made their way to our offices. Both are very exciting and intriguing in their own right that we wanted to share them with you. One is about a womans life changing motorcycle journey to Alaska. The other is written by Ronna Snyder (pictured) who writes about motorcycling and menopause.
If youre going to tour with your girlfriends, why not make a good cause come out of it. Thats the idea behind the Girlz of Graceland tour. Read all about it in our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl! and check out the profile of a womens riding club in our ongoing series spotlighting female riding groups.
Way To Go, Girl! Touring for Charity More
So you fell in love with the appearance of your motorcycle, but do you also have an appreciation for how it works? Have you ever struggled to communicate with your mechanic? Theres even more to the beauty of your bike when you understand the parts and their functions.
Sometimes it is difficult to participate in a technical conversation with others who seem more versed in motorcycle terminology. For those of you who may, on occasion, feel this way, this article was written for you. You will find what I refer to as the basics in motorcycle terminology. Can you guess what part of the motorcycle is at right?
Motorcycle Smarts: Basic Terminology
To prove age and adventure arent mutually exclusive, two 70+ year-old lifelong moto enthusiasts are tackling the 3,400-mile, coast-to-coast Lincoln Highway. Their goal is to spread the message that growing old doesnt mean sacrificing what you love – you just need to adjust your equipment a bit.
70 Year Olds Ride Cross Country
Samantha Morgan had many friends in the motorcycle industry. We contacted a few of her close ones to contribute their thoughts on the woman who touched their lives so deeply.
Backroads With Betsy: Tributes to Samantha Morgan
My little brother, a deputy sheriff in Lander, Wyo., took me way back into the deserted mountains of Wyoming to look for wild horses. After many hours of searching we found just two. There is beauty in this element of freedom that is unequalled. Wild and free is not something you see, its something you feel. That is what it was like to watch Samantha Morgan in action.
Backroads With Betsy: Run Wild, Run Free