Don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing bad about riding pillion on the back of a motorcycle. For many years, I used to sit behind my husband, Jonny, on his Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce, spacing out and staring at the scenery. But now that I’ve taken the leap to the rider’s seat, I’m encouraging more women to move from the back seat to actively riding their own bikes.
Reader Story: How One Woman Inspired Another to Ride
Edelweiss Motorcycle Tour: Best of Europe WRN reader tours Europe on a Honda NC750. Read the story.
The Himalayas have been calling me since I was a young woman. Having visited there half a dozen times, I cannot begin to explain why in a page of words. The Himalayan Mountains surround you with 360 degrees of visual splendor that can never be captured fully by the lens of a camera.
Backroads With Betsy: Motorcycling Trip of a Lifetime Riding in the Himalayas
Joan Krenning is going public with her constant struggle with weight and her recent gain of 25 pounds while on her Glory US-A Freedom Ride. Join Joan as she commits to lose the weight while preparing for the next leg of her journey.
Joans Journey: Struggling with Weight Gain While on the Road
Women Riders Now (WRN) is kicking off the holiday season with our annual gift guide of EXCLUSIVE DEALS just for WRN readers. You wont find these anywhere else! Shop from the comfort of your couch (or motorcycle saddle) and take advantage of these one-time offers. Some expire sooner, some later, so dont delay!
2013 WRN Holiday Gift Guide for Motorcyclists
It was a picture perfect summer day, ideal for a ride with friends. Careening off the driveway and down a mountainside slope on my motorcycle was not part of the plan, yet when fear takes over, plans change.
Safe Riding: What A Motorcycle Mishap Can Teach Us
Women riders from around the globe are invited to the first ever Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4, in Denver, Colo. The Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit is the idea of Lady Road Dog, aka Joan Krenning, CEO of DesignWraps Brands, who’s intention is to bring together industry professionals, manufacturers and designers along with women motorcycle riders providing them a platform to share ideas and network.
Registration Now Open for Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit
Dennis and John, the guys at Chrome Dome Motorcycle Products, are at it again designing yet another stylish horn cover for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They say their new Angel Wing horn cover is very popular among women riders, so we’re sharing it with you here. Think early holiday gift for you or a friend.
Custom Horn Covers and other Accessories for Harley-Davidsons
Its always fun to check out new motorcycle products and test ride new bikes and I did just that a couple of weeks ago in Orlando, Fla., at the debut of a new motorcycle industry tradeshow held October 16-20, 2013. The American International Motorcycle Expo, AIMExpo for short, is the first of its kind in the U.S. that welcomed dealers, members of the industry trade, media, and consumers all in one place under one roof.
American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2013 Recap
I just returned from the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, Fla., where I was introduced to several new lines of women’s motorcycling riding gear at the Cycle Gear booth. I love the fun styles, performance features and great prices. I think you will too! Many of the items are on sale right now with deeply discounted prices so get shopping!
4 Classy New Motorcycle Jackets…and Pants, Helmets, Baselayers Too!