Reader Story: A Poem “For My People”
This lovely poem from a reader is an homage to motorcyclists everywhere who “know that four wheels move the body, but two wheels move the soul.”
Reader Story: A Poem “For My People”
New Motorcycles for 2013 Unveiled
Because so many women riders are new to riding, they naturally look for easy-to-ride motorcycles as their first bikes—ones that helped them confidently practice the new skills they’ve learned with a feeling of control. Here are some of the recently unveiled 2013 models that fit that bill.
New Motorcycles for 2013 Unveiled
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Convertible Riding Sunglasses for Women
I’m pretty picky when it comes to motorcycle riding sunglasses. They have to fit just right and not cause my head to ache after hours of wearing them on my bike. With that in mind, I’m impressed with Bobster’s efforts at making female-oriented riding glasses, including the first convertible sunglasses for women riders.
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Convertible Riding Sunglasses for Women
The 2012 Sturgis Rally: What Was There for Women?
The “face” of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is changing. Once the bastion of motorcycle rebels who arrive in the Black Hills of South Dakota to raise a ruckus each summer, the Sturgis Rally of today, now in its 72nd year, is much tamer.
The 2012 Sturgis Rally: What Was There for Women?
Elena Myers Has Good Showing at AMA Race
Superstar motorcycle racer Elena Myers, who we featured back in March when she became the first woman to win at Daytona, continues to make strides in her racing career, bringing home eighth place in last weekends AMA Pro SuperSport Races. Myers and her Suzuki GSX-R600 were armed and ready for battle at the 2.2-mile, 14-turn track at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Elena Myers Has Good Showing at AMA Race
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600
There’s a reason why so many women choose the Suzuki GSX-R600 when shopping for a sportbike. The chassis and seat are narrow and relatively low, allowing for an easy reach to the ground for even the shortest of riders (that includes me, at 5-foot-2). Throttle response is smooth but powerful enough to feed the jollies fluttering around in your stomach in anticipation of a ride on this bike.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600
Tinted Visor Insert Eliminates Need for Sunglasses
A full-face helmet is the ultimate in head protection when riding a motorcycle, but when you slip on a pair of sunglasses under the helmet, things get complicated. E-Tint eliminates all these issues with technology that was developed for US Air Force pilots. The term “e-Tint” stands for “electronic tint,” a clear visor that tints electronically to adjust to varying light conditions.
Tinted Visor Insert Eliminates Need for Sunglasses
Sturgis Biker Belles Ride Triples Donations!
Womens motorcycling events at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have come and gone over the years, but none has had longer and stronger “legs” than the Biker Belles celebration, an event organized by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip that just completed its second year.
Sturgis Biker Belles Ride Triples Donations!
Backroads With Betsy: A Biker Is a Biker, a Brother, a Friend
Lately I’ve had cause to ponder the question, “What makes a biker a biker?” Are you a biker just because you own a motorcycle? Are you a lifestyle biker or an occasional weekend warrior? I even had a guy comment under a photo of me on Facebook that he just didn’t understand “people that would desecrate their bike just to make it look ridden,” as if I hadn’t put my time in or paid my dues.
Backroads With Betsy: A Biker Is a Biker, a Brother, a Friend
Riders Celebrate at International Women Motorcycling Conference
Though the AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference ended three weeks ago, women motorcyclists are still talking about it on Facebook, sharing photos and connecting with new friends online. The four-day celebration of women riders was a chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and learn about various aspects of motorcycling.
Riders Celebrate at International Women Motorcycling Conference