Two years have gone by since I ran off the road for no apparent reason. I have not ridden on my own since my accident, but have been on the back a few times. My question is, how many of you still have anxiety when you get on your bike after an accident? Did you start off with short distances or just get on and ride 100 miles?
Need Advice: Getting Back on Bike after an Accident
This motorcycling adventure took me to places in my head I didn’t want to go at my age, places I’d been shying away from quite frankly. Falling off the bike, stalling out the bike, being in the “slow” group—these things made me feel defeated and beaten down. This adventure pushed me beyond my comfort zone, forcing me to dig deep and muster up the strength and courage to get back on the bike despite the bruised ego.
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
If you’ve ever enjoyed the feeling of being unique on your motorcycle, don’t go to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Because no matter how amazing you may be, you’re just another nobody on a bike. The exception is if you stand completely nude on Main Street. And I mean completely nude—because if you go with boots, a bikini bottom and pasties, you’ll find plenty of women already doing that.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Virgins
I remember attending my first Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the mid-90s when a veteran rally goer told me he’d been attending for 18 years. I thought, “Wow, will I ever get to say that? Will I ever want to say that?” Well, I just attended my 18th Sturgis Rally. I can’t believe I’m saying that actually.
74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2014 Wrap-Up
The message of support for women in motorcycling was loud and clear at the Biker Belles celebration, an event organized by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for its fourth year. Designed to bring together women in motorcycling as well as their families and friends, this symposium, ride and reception was well attended by both women and men alike.
Event Coverage: Biker Belles Ride at Sturgis 2014
Day two of my incredible adventure began with my fearless guides pulling up in Shaun’s 4×4 pick-up truck named “Sweaty Betty.” I was going to get a firsthand look at some of the sacred places on Arizona’s Navajo Indian Reservation.
Backroads with Betsy: Riding the Rez, Part 2
When two full blooded Navajo men, William Yazzie and his son-in-law Shaun Martin, crashed Michael Lichter’s Art Show at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota, last year and came over and introduced themselves to me, I immediately knew I was in the presence of kindred spirits. But I had no idea of the magnitude that the experience of meeting them was about to unfold.
Backroads with Betsy: Riding the Rez, Part 1
Thank you to all of our readers who dreamed big and shared those dreams with us. We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Pin to Win Ultimate Motorcycle Getaway Giveaway, and share their Pinterest boards with you.
WRNs Pin To Win Giveaway Winners Announced!
We’ve become big fans of Racer Gloves these days because the company is committed to making quality gloves that all riders can wear—plus, there are specific sizes for women. Racer’s Queen glove is made from soft and pliable goatskin leather with a waterproof Polymax brand membrane. The company even offers a five-year warranty on its waterproofing
REVIEW: Waterproof Cool Weather Riding Gloves
Klock Werks, the company behind the famous Flare Windshield, now has a product to effectively clean the windshield, and all parts of the motorcycle.
All-Purpose Cleaner for Windshield and Whole Motorcycle