I have long looked upon my annual pilgrimage to visit my family—my motorcycle family, which comes from all around the globe to gather at the largest motorcycle rally in the nation, and my actual family—as a therapeutic journey. There is something about traveling through wide-open spaces that allows you to look at your life from a different vantage point.
Backroads With Betsy: Sturgis 2012 Reflections
Next June, tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and fans from around the globe are expected to make their way to Rome, Italy, to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary and the shared passion for freedom that unites riders everywhere.
Editors Blog: Willie G. and the Pope Mark Harley-Davidson Milestone
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
The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is gearing up for another incredible cross-country ride beginning on August 5, and organizers are seeking riders to participate. This year’s epic chapter of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge starts in Las Vegas and travels through some of the most scenic roads the US, including 17 national forests, 18 reservations and 25 state parks, before it ends seven days later in New York. Women riders are encouraged to sign up.
Editors Blog: 2012 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Seeking Riders
It doesn’t matter if you are a burly biker, a crazy cowboy or an Indian chief—one thing we all have in common in this world is the desire to feel good. When you wake up each morning, do you feel good? Do you feel good about who you are, the choices you make and the person you have become? Do you have the desire, the energy and the means to accomplish the things you’d like to do today?
Backroads With Betsy: A Biker Chicks Guide to Healthy Living
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is three months away, and with it comes the second annual Biker Belles Ride, a charity event celebrating the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling.
Editor’s Blog: Updates on the Biker Belles Ride at Sturgis
New video with Karen Davidson, plus read about how April is Get Out and Ride Month! Find out what you can do each week to participate in this special riding month designated by the AMA.
Editors Blog: April is Ride Month; and HD Apparel Video
Planning for the 2012 AMA Womens Conference is in full swing, and weve got the latest updates on everything you need to know, including new information about speakers, lodging, events and social media for the biggest women and motorcycling event of the year. Plus, Cris Sommer Simmons just released her new book!
Editor’s Blog: Latest Details on the AMA Women’s Conference
Roar Motorcycles, based just near Daytona Beach, Fla., recently came onboard as a supporter of Women Riders Now. We’re excited to help promote what Roar has going on as the only female-focused motorcycle dealership in the country that is also manufacturing a custom-built motorcycle designed with women in mind.
Editor’s Blog: Daytona Bike Week Activities for Women
After riding a motorcycle for 20 some years, I can honestly say I still love to ride. I love to ride, I love to love, and I love to live. Love Ride 28 took place this past October, and I think I have missed the event only twice in all these years. After the 2011 event, I have such sad and mixed feelings.
Backroads With Betsy: Live, Love, Ride