Sash had her back propped up against a set of pillows on our hotel bed, with the covers pulled up to her waist. In front of her was her laptop. By her side was her smartphone. On the nightstand was a tray of prescription meds, and on her shoulder was a bag of ice.
The Strength and Fortitude of One Woman Motorcycle Rider
This year the inaugural Women’s Sportbike Rally West took place on the cusp of summer in Big Bear, California. With more than 30 female sportbike riders in attendance, some coming from as far as Utah and Ohio, this event catered to the women who love twisty roads and nimble bikes, but can’t make it to Deals Gap in North Carolina for the Women’s Sportbike Rally East, now in its tenth year.
Recap of Women’s Sportbike Rally West
I have been riding since 1999 and I have several female friends who ride as well. I thought women riding was a new phenomenon, but I just read Cris Sommer Simmons book, The American Motorcycle Girls 1900-1950, about women who rode in the first half of the 1900s. What happened to make it not okay for women to ride motorcycles over the last several decades?
Why Was It Not OK for Women to Ride Motorcycles?
I am 50 and just took the motorcycle safety class. Reading all of the comments to this article, 10 Things to Expect When Starting to Ride a Motorcycle, is giving me some encouragement but I cant seem to get over the fear of riding alone for several reasons, safety being the number one concern.
Babes Ride Out is an annual camping event for women motorcyclists now its third year. At last years gathering, GoPro supplied the organizers with cameras to document all the action that goes on between women motorcycle riders.
GoPro Sponsors Babes Ride Out, A Motorcycle Story
The most common question motorcycle riders ask is what motorcycles are women choosing to ride these days. Last year, we published our first ever list of the most popular bikes among female riders. Now, a year after that list was published we’re posting an update — motorcycles most popular among women for 2015 heading into 2016.
Thanks to the rise in popularity of retro open face helmets like the Bell Custom 500, 3/4 helmets with a faceshield are getting more attention. They give those of us who want the fun of a retro open face, but with more protection. Last fall Scorpion introduced the EXO-CT220, a 3/4 helmet that combines many features of its high priced competitors but at the budget price of just $149.99.
Helmet Review: Scorpion EXO-CT220
The bargain-priced 687cc Yamaha FZ-07 shares its FZ-09 sibling’s styling and cross-plane engine platform, but in a smaller, more user-friendly package. New riders and commuters can both appreciate the FZ-07’s light weight and easy maneuverability. But with plenty of torque and power for weekend warriors, the FZ-07 is, simply put, two-wheeled fun at its best.
Motorcycle Review: 2015-2016 Yamaha FZ-07
Motorcycle luggage is not what it used to be! Now there are purpose-built backrest bags for just about any excursion we take on our motorcycles, and the Iron Rider Weekender bag by Dowco is one were excited about right now. Whether were taking an overnight trip or a long weekend on our bike, the Weekender will manage our storage needs.
Motorcycle Backrest Bag Ideal for Weekend Trips
For those who have perfected the art of being alone Redverz Gear introduces The Solo Expedition Motorcycle Tent. The original Redverz design has shed a few pounds and inches resulting in a smaller version of the biggest idea in motorcycle camping.
Purpose-built Tents for Motorcycle Camping