Everyday Miracles

Motorcycling and relaxation? Sounds like a great combination. Imagine you, Maui and motorcycles for a seven-day, women-only retreat. The Pink Biker Chic and the Peaceful Woman are collaborating to hold the Chic Maui Motorcycle Retreat for Women. The no-lecture retreat is designed to help a woman discover her personal truths, creativity, intuitive nature and inner peace.

U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman who was shot in January is a motorcyclist and cochairs the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus. The bipartisan caucus, also chaired by Congressman Michael Burgess from Texas, has existed for many years and is made up of members of Congress who are passionate about motorcycling and who work to promote the interests of motorcyclists.

Happy New Year! Let’s get right to the good stuff. I had a successful and fun time at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach the weekend before Christmas. The International Motorcycle Show is a multi-city tour that showcases a range of motorcycle-related vendors, seminars and entertainment.

I will be attending the Progressive International Motorcycle Show this weekend in Long Beach with a meet and greet table in the “Women Ride” lounge area. I’ll also be giving a presentation in that area called “How to Get What You Want and Need out of Motorcycling” on Friday at 6:30, Saturday at 1:30 and Sunday at 12:30. Read my blog that has other news headlines this week.

So I received a press kit in the mail a few weeks ago on TV show about the Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis that was debuting in November. I was curious and popped in the promotional DVD to watch. Wow! Where I have been the last year? This is the second season of the reality show / behind the scenes look at the famous Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis.

I love it when I hear of someone following their dreams, especially when it involves motorcycling. My friend and colleague in the motorcycle industry, Jessica Prokup, formerly with the Motorcycle Industry Council and Discover Today’s Motorcycling (and before that editor of RoadBike magazine) recently left the MIC to pursue her dream of opening up a retail shop.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2011 Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling.

I wrapped up four days riding the Grand Teton Loop two weeks ago with 11 other female motorcycle journalists. The Idaho Tourism folks sponsored the ride so that we women rider scribes will spread the

Im heading off on another press tour, this one courtesy of the state of Idahos tourism bureau. Ill be testing some of the 2011 Harley-Davidson models Ive not yet gotten seat time on, as well as bringing you a story about the incredible countryside the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park that are literally in my backyard. How fun to be able to do this with 10 of my favorite female moto-journalist friends.