“Dear Joanne, Why does 99 percent of womens motorcycle riding gear only come in pink?” This is the first in a series of questions answered by WRNs new riding apparel contributor, Joanne Donn from GearChic.com. Find out Joannes answer here.
Why So Much Pink Womens Motorcycle Riding Gear?
Kawasaki’s brand-new 649cc cruiser, the Vulcan S was created to get more new riders comfortably on two wheels. This bike specifically tackles new riders’ top three requirements when choosing their first motorcycle: comfort, fit, and confidence.
Motorcycle Review With Video: 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S
If any single article has revolutionized my camping experience, it’s Thermarest’s LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot. I could not have predicted what a difference it made in how soundly I slept, how well rested I felt, or how much easier it was to get up!
Review With Video: Thermarest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot for Motorcycle Camping
Having had my fill of setting up and packing bulky tents, and shivering through cold nights, I avoided camping with my motorcycle for many years. But motorcycle camping has come a long way thanks to all the new innovations in lightweight gear. Check out this review of Sierra Design’s Eleanor 19 sleeping bag, designed for women, and small and compact for motorcyclists.
Review: Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag for Motorcycle Camping
I like being the passenger. Just started on a Harley-Davidson trike. Can you you help? I am having difficulty getting on and off. There is a small sissy bar between myself and the driver, and one behind me.
Passenger Has Question About Mounting/Dismounting a Trike
Hitting Harley-Davidson dealerships this spring, the Elaine and Andy are the latest womens and mens motorcycle riding boots from the Motor Companys Footwear collection, the new Flex Vent Series. The biggest selling point of these leather boots is that they are waterproof! How great is that?
Waterproof Leather Boots for Women and Men
Bubbles, the two-ton hippo, inspired Margie Biermans pink Honda VTX 1300S. Check out how a lot of imagination and some creativity can transform a motorcycle.
Your Motorcycles: Hippochicks Pink Honda VTX 1300S
Marilyn Hansen loves everything with wings and the idea of taking flight. This idea shines through on her customized 2007 Honda Shadow Aero. Check out the incredible custom graphics and use of Swarovski crystals.
Your Motorcycles: High-flying Shadow Aero
We at Women Riders Now are big advocates of ATGATT (all the gear all the time), especially gloves as we treasure our precious hands. But we know some riders dont like to wear gloves. We met a rider who came up with a clever idea to protect her hands from sun and wind. Check out this short video.
VIDEO: WRN Reader Riding Tip – Pantyhose Gloves
From 1997 to 2003 I worked as a reporter for the Speedvision cable network, which evolved into Speed Channel, which eventually evolved into Fox Sports in 2013. Part of my job was traveling around the country covering motorcycle events. Check out this news segment I did covering the second annual Arizona Bike Week that aired on February 23, 1998.
VIDEO: Step Back in Time at Arizona Bike Week 1998!