Talk about women getting the nod! From an womens motorcycle building crew being featured on NBCs Today Show to a grandmother setting a land speed record, this installment of Way To Go, Girl! will sure inspire you.
Way To Go, Girl! Women Riders on TV More
The Top 50 Rally Park venue in Sturgis will hold a Womens Day on Friday, August 10, 2007 to celebrate the adrenaline, freedom and independence motorcycling brings to a woman rider. Along with showcasing women leaders in the motorcycle industry, the days events are dedicated to awareness, safety, and fun.
More Women Rider Events Planned for Sturgis Rally
This must be the year for the introduction of the “one platform/three bikes” theme. Kawasaki introduced three versions of its Vulcan 900 all in one model year (reviewed here on WRN); and now BMW unveils three versions of its new G 650 X platform in the same year. Genevieve test rides them and shares which one is her favorite.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 BMW G 650 X Series
A year in the making, direct from Edinburgh, Scotland, glass artist Joe Stanaways The Glass Ride exhibit will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 29 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. The Glass Ride is a full scale glass sculptor replica of a “chopper” motorcycle with kiln cast and blown glass components.
The Glass Ride Exhibit Opens in Sturgis
Thunder Road, an event venue on the outskirts of Sturgis is planning to have better music, more bike shows, more live events and exciting attractions during the 2007 Sturgis Rally.
Sturgis Rally Thunder Road Venue Bigger than Ever
I recently bought a used 1999 Yamaha Road Star. As is typical with a used vehicle purchase, I received one key for it. My mistake was not immediately having a second key made. Im not even sure the Yamaha dealership could have cut me a new key, but Im pretty sure most of the local neighborhood hardware stores could not have.
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, approximately 130 International Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) members, including members from as far as Uruguay, rode from Chicago to Harley-Davidsons Powertrain Operations on Capital Drive on June 18, 2007.
LAMA Members Mark 30th Anniversary
During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally happening August 4-11, Harley-Davidson will feature new activities and events geared towards women at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.
Women Rider Activities in Sturgis
On Thursday, July 26, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, will honor AMA Supercross icon Jeremy McGrath with a unique bronze sculpture commissioned by Supercross promotor Live Nation and crafted by artist Steve Posson. When McGrath announced his retirement from racing full-time on a professional level, Live Nation committed to commemorating his accomplishments through numerous tributes.
Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 105th Anniversary in style as thousands of loyal Harley enthusiasts ride home to Milwaukee via 105 different official starting points and along 25 major routes across the country. The celebration will take place August 28-31, 2008, with several exclusive ticketed events, as well as many activities that are free and open to the public.
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 105th Anniversary