Successful AHDRA drag racer Valerie Thompson will now race in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Class, viewed as a step up in the drag racing world. She will pilot an SS G2 Buell in all rounds of this leading drag racing series.
Woman Rider Moves Up in the Drag Racing World
On March 4, 2008, in Daytona, Fla., 500 women riders will join together in the Harley-Davidson Women’s Day Ride, benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The ride was originally to be limited to 105 women; but after an incredible response from women riders Harley-Davidson decided to increase the size to 500 creating what may be the largest women’s ride in their 105-year history.
Largest Harley Womens Ride at Daytona Bike Week
Kryptonite is launching a womens only riding essentials class taught by Team Kryptonite members Jody Perewitz and Nicole Hoffman. The two women will visit select shops sharing their extensive experience and knowledge with women riders who may be just starting out.
Kryptonite Creates Riding Essentials Class for Women
The new Power Lock Kit for Touring Luggage from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories adds the convenience of remote powered locks to a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle, making it possible to lock and unlock the saddlebags and Tour-Pak with the touch of a button.
Power Lock for Harley Touring Bikes
A new Custom Seat Program from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories lets a customer design a leather seat that is hand-built to their specifications. The seats are available to fit most 2006-later FX Softail models and 2007-later FLSTF Fat Boy and FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic models.
Victory thought of nearly everything in creating a motorcycle thats designed for smaller riders. The new-for-2008 Vegas Low features a seat height thats 1 inch lower than the standard Vegas at 25.2 inches – thats just slightly higher than the lowest Harley, the Softail Deluxe at 24.5 inches.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Victory Introduces the New Vegas Low
If religion is for people afraid of going to hell, and spirituality is for people who have already been there, then I have a distinct need for both. Most people who ride a motorcycle are extremists on some level. I have a hunch that most riders have seen a little of their own personal hell in one facet or another.
Backroads With Betsy: Jesus Would Have Been a Biker
WomenRidersNow.com is launching a new feature called “In The Saddle with Genevieve Schmitt,” a video segment with WRN editor/founder Genevieve Schmitt test riding a particular motorcycle.
In the Saddle with Genevieve Schmitt Debuts
Motorcycle enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival of BMWs new F 800 GS will need to be a bit more patient, as production of the middleweight dual-purpose enduro will be delayed due to worldwide demand for the popular F 650 GS.
New BMW F 800 GS Available This Fall
Gina Woods XX Chromes-All Woman Bike Build sponsored by Allstate is being held in Chicago at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show on Feb. 8 – 10. The goal is to help promote motorcycle safety and rider education among women riders.
All-Womens Bike Build at Chicago IMS Show