In June of 2000, at age 35, I left my last abuser for the tenth and last time. I was done having surgeries on my face. I was done being told, “Youre too ugly to be seen in public with me. And I knew if I stayed there I was going to die at the hands of this man who constantly and repeatedly told me he loved me.
“Everybody Has a Story” April Contest Honorable Mention #2
WomenRidersNow.com is kicking butt in terms of support, enthusiasm and excitement. I could never have imagined when I launched this online magazine that it would be so successful. To that end, Im happy to report
Women Riders Now is pleased to announce that Carla Curtis of Salem, Virginia, is the winner of Aprils “Everybody Has A Story” contest sponsored by SS Cycle. Carlas story, entitled “Riding Is My Healer” touches on an issue thousands of women deal with every day, domestic abuse.
“Everybody Has A Story” April Winner Announced
I learned to ride as a child and my sole transportation during my later teen years was a bike. My boyfriend and I rode together, with a shared love for the road. Some 20 or so years later, we were a boring, old married couple. The kids were all grown and too cool to be seen with Ma and Pa. I had a new career after years of being a stay-at-home mom.
“Everbody Has a Story” April Contest Honorable Mention #1
If youre looking for the amenities and handling of a big bike without a big price tag, then you owe it to yourself to check out the 2006 Honda Shadow Aero. Its retro-styling, extremely low seat height and big-bike handling make this 750cc motorcycle appealing for a wide range of riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2006 Honda Shadow Aero
The museum itself is magical and appeals to all, but for women riders the new exhibit, “The Girls: A Photographic History of Women In Motorcycling” is the crowning jewel. Curator Dale Walksler has assembled a historical perspective through the lenses of unknown photographers with memories and memorabilia of the women who made history on, and with, their motorcycles.
A Photographic History of Women In Motorcycling
Two-time defending NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines married Tanya Phillips Friday night at Tampas First Baptist Church. Hines and his bride – a Tampa native – were surrounded by friends and family as the couple took advantage of an off-weekend from the busy drag racing schedule.
Racing for a good cause, be it a charity of for the care of your soul, is the theme of this installment of Way To Go, Girl! Read about women making a difference on their motorcycle, and meet a woman who expresses her love of motorcycling through a magazine.
Way To Go, Girl! Racing for a Cause
Representatives of Saxon Motorcycle Company announce the launch of their new Custom Fit program allowing all Saxon Motorcycles to be custom fit to riders prior to delivery. The 2006 models offer more to their customers with the Custom Fit program. For smaller riders the push seat and forward control retractors fit riders from 5 feet 2 inches, while the forward control extension kit will allow riders up to 6 feet 5 inches to sit comfortably on all Saxon motorcycles.
Saxon Motorcycles Offers Custom Fit Program
Patricia DiPietro was named CEO Vice President of the American Motorcyclist Association in November 2005. Its a newly created position to help with the AMAs reorganization. DiPietro sat down and talked with Genevieve Schmitt of Women Riders Now for an exclusive first interview since taking the position. That interview is posted on the Female Leader Profiles link of WomenRidersNow.com.
New AMA CEO Grants WomenRidersNow.com First Interview