Every year I like to do a solo ride, but in February 2011 I slipped on the ice and broke my leg and ankle courtesy of the cruel Wisconsin winter. In July of that year, two surgeries later, my orthopedic surgeon finally gave me the all-clear to ride again.
Reader Story: An Unexpected Solo Motorcycle Journey
Summer is finally here, and we’ve got some great new motorcycling-themed books that will entertain, inspire, and keep you company during downtimes on your motorcycle trips.
Summer Reading! New Books to Take on Your Rides
Navigation devices and phones are great tools for motorcycle riders, but vibrations from the bike and road can make those devices difficult to operate. Luckily, Leader Motorcycle Accessories has a solution.
Get Good Vibes! Anti-Vibration Mounts for GPS, Phone and More
When the weather is hot and the road is calling, throwing on a riding jacket might feel like the last thing you want to do. But now, with the advent of mesh riding jackets, theres no reason not to.
Jacket Review: Joe Rocket Cleo 2.2, the Perfect Mesh Jacket for Summer!
Heres a fun book that provides a rare peek into the history of women and motorcycling. Nancy and Betty Debenham, two spunky British sisters with a love of motorcycles, wrote “Motor-Cycling for Women” in 1928, a time when women rarely wore pants, let alone rode around on two wheels.
Book Review: A Rare Piece of Women and Motorcycling History
She’d been riding only two years on a street motorcycle before committing to take on the trip of a lifetime. Now that trip is landing Laura Ellis on a national television show airing this weekend on Speed Channel.
WRN Editor’s Page with Video: Inspirational Woman Rider on TV This Weekend
When you think of BMW motorcycles, chances are an image of a GS Adventure pops in your head. After all, the German company is widely credited with creating the adventure-touring category of motorcycles. But associate BMW with scooters? Not so much.
Scooter Review: 2013 BMW C 650 GT and C 600 Sport
Looking for a good read to throw in your saddlebag this summer? “Silence and Thunder” is a new book that we think will appeal to many motorcyclists (and anyone who enjoys an inspiring and heart-rending story).
Autism the Subject of New Motorcycling-Themed Novel
I was introduced to Fox Creek Leather when my husband was in need of a new motorcycle jacket. We were looking for something well-constructed, durable, and made in the United States. The garments from Fox Creek Leather seemed to fit the bill, so we placed an order for a mens leather riding jacket.
Reader Jacket Review: Fox Creek Leather Motorcycle Jacket
On Friday, May 3, women motorcyclists from Alexandria, Minn., to Capetown, South Africa, to Budapest, Hungary, hopped in the saddle to show the world that more women than ever are riding their own.
Editor’s Blog: Women Ride in Record Numbers