When it comes to learning to ride a motorcycle, some people prefer to dip their toes in the water before diving in headfirst. This new “ecourse” offered by the Motorcycle Foundation (MSF) is perfect for those types of riders, giving them the opportunity to learn the basics of motorcycling before signing up for the hands-on MSF Basic RiderCourse (BRC).
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Now Offering Online Training
There is nowhere on earth that captures the feeling of the outlaw like the Wild West, and throughout the history of the United States, outlaws of one type or another have been drawn to the Black Hills of South Dakota. There is an energy in those dusty hills and plains that permeates all outer layers and seeps into the heart and soul of those who are drawn there.
Backroads With Betsy: Sturgis 2013—The Wild, Wild West
Building on the success of the original no-pedal Strider bike for toddlers, the new Special Edition Nicky Hayden Ducati Corse Strider offers the youngest riders a bike with the true look of a motorcycle champion.
Strider Bikes Offering Cool New “Racing” Model for Toddlers
Perseverance, dedication, courage, and devotion—these four words describe Jennifer Chaffin, who created Leather Lace women’s motorcycle club in 1983 and remains at the helm as the club’s president today. This year the club is celebrating a big milestone—30 years and still going strong!
Profile: Leather Lace Motorcycle Club Celebrates 30 Years
My wife, Suzanne, and I recently took the Lee Parks’ Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic offered through one of the company’s affiliates, CKS KickSTART, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. We took the class because each of us had, in our own way, reached a place where our riding was mentally “stuck,” and we needed coaching to progress.
Becoming a Better Motorcycle Rider
All right, full disclosure upfront: Harley-Davidson’s FXRG leather overpants for women are more expensive than most riding pants and chaps. They’re also one of the most functional and comfortable riding pants I’ve ever worn, making them well worth the investment of four beans!
Product Review: My Favorite Leather Motorcycle Riding Pants
While Project RUSHMORE and the significant upgrades made to touring models are the headline-making news coming from Harley-Davidson, the Motor Company also made a host of other upgrades and improvements to existing models.
Harley-Davidson Unveils 2014 Makeovers and Upgrades
Project RUSHMORE—its an interesting name meant to conjure feelings of Americana (or taken more literally, to make us “rush more” on the 2014 Harley-Davidsons, unveiled yesterday). Rather than introducing all-new models, the Motor Company is using the banner “Project RUSHMORE” to unveil retooled versions of existing touring models developed from its latest customer-driven product-development efforts.
Harley-Davidson’s Project RUSHMORE and 2014 Enhancements
Harley-Davidson unveiled its new lineup of 2014 motorcycle models Sunday at its annual dealer meeting. While the stars of the show were Project Rushmore and the long list of enhancements to the companys touring line of motorcycles, we’re also excited about improvements to the bikes the majority of female riders choose these days, midsize cruisers and Sportsters.
Significant Upgrades for Harley-Davidson 2014 Sportster Models
Next week, fellow motorcycle journalist and author Cris Sommer Simmons and her husband, Pat Simmons (guitarist for the Doobie Brothers), are riding to Milwaukee on vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles for Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary celebration.
Editor’s Page: Couple Rides to Harley 110th on Vintage Bikes