This is a press release issued by Intermot, the largest motorcycle trade show in the world: Motorbikes are no longer a mans world so it comes as no surprise that motorbike shows are attracting more and more women. This October, INTERMOT Cologne, the international trade fair for motorbikes and scooters will be an event that appeals to men and women alike.
Intermot Show To Appeal to Women
Federico Minoli, Ducati Motor Holding President CEO, is launching the new Desmoblog, the official corporate blog from the Borgo Panigale factory. In this blog (the word blog comes from “web log” and refers to a sort of online diary), Minoli himself will write about what is going on at Ducati and in the world of Ducatisti: decisions being made about the motorcycles, Ducati events around the world, corporate strategies, behind the scenes reports from the race track and much more.
Greg White, host of SPEED Channels “2 Wheel Tuesday” program, has been honored with the 2006 AMA Award for Media Reporting. The presentation, made by AMA Vice President for Government Relations Edward Moreland, took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, during this weeks production of “2 Wheel Tuesday.”
SPEED Channels Greg White Receives Award
A new report has been added to WomenRidersNow.com providing visitors to the site insider information about women and motorcycling not found anywhere else. Genevieves Journal, a new weekly report is available on the Editors Thoughts link for the month of March to all visitors to WomenRidersNow.com by simply downloading the PDF file on that page.
New Weekly Feature On WomenRidersNow.com
In her quest to lighten her saddlebag load of its odds and ends of riding gear, writer Pam Collins tried a new outfit from Harley-Davidson Motorclothes. The Harley-Davidson FXRG Nylon Riding Suit, new for 2006, meets her fussy criteria for useful multi-purpose, multi-function riding gear.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Harley-Davidson FXRG Nylon Riding Suit
Harley-Davidson Motor Company announces its new Great Roads interactive Web tool now live in the Experience section of www.harley-davidson.com. The Great Roads tool encourages riders to explore the country on their motorcycles, and enables enthusiasts to rate and review 20 of the nations scenic byways.
Find Great Roads On H-D Web Site
Patti joined the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in 2005. She is an experienced motorcycle industry professional who has more than 30 years experience in both the retail and wholesale ends of the business. She has owned and managed an off-road motorcycle dealership for more than 28 years, and assisted in the development in the shops eCommerce Web site. Patti is also an accomplished equestrian riding for more than 30 years, and has competed in Appaloosa Breed Shows winning numerous world and national championships.
Three television reality programs featuring women riders are currently being shopped to cable and broadcast television network executives. The first reality program is called Iron Angels. Producer Steve Schultz of B.O.M Productions in Hollywood, California, conceived the idea and shot a pilot for a one-hour show. Schultz previously worked on several Biker Buildoff shows that aired on Discovery Channel.
Women Rider TV Pilots in the Works
Magic. Wasnt that what it was all about? Robin and I were going on our first big road trip together. For me, road trips are like oxygen, essential for my survival. I charge up my batteries and come back to the city a new person.
Two Girls. Two Bikes. Two Weeks. Part 1
With the morning heat already reaching 85 degrees, the cool mountain air was refreshing. I motioned to Robin that I wanted to get off the main highway and take a detour through the Klickitat Valley. Beautiful twisties wind along the gorgeous Klickitat River, definitely one of my favorites in Washington. We were in high desert country and the weather was perfect.
Two Girls. Two Bikes. Two Weeks. Part 2