For more stories like Gina’s , visit WRN’s Reader Stories section. Gina Hulbirt wanted to ride a motorcycle all her life, but she didn’t quite know where to begin. She felt that owning and riding her […]
Beginner’s Guide: Gina’s Story
Some women think about riding their own motorcycle for years; others get the idea later in life. Find out how to stake your claim in the motorcycling world and why you’ll never look back.
If youre thinking about getting into motorcycling—which usually means buying your first bike—youre probably wondering what motorcycle is right for you. At WRN, we know how daunting the task of choosing your first bike can seem. Whether its figuring out your ideal displacement or choosing between a new or used model, the options can seem endless.
Beginners Guide: Choosing Your First Motorcycle
For years now, youve been dreaming of what it would be like to ride a motorcycle. You can picture yourself on a sportbike or cruiser of your own, but youre just not sure how to get started. Well, youve come to the right place. Weve outlined the steps you should take to go from dreaming about riding to becoming a true motorcycle rider.
Beginners Guide: Where Do I Start?
Now more than any other time in history, women are taking up motorcycle riding in record numbers. If you’ve found your way to this page because youre a woman thinking of getting into the sport, youre certainly not alone—one in four motorcycle riders on the road today is a woman!
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Into Motorcycling
The motorcycle gear you use is just as important as the motorcycle you race—it could be the difference between a bruise and a break. For racing, youll need all the usual suspects, like a helmet and a pair of good boots, but there may be a few items you havent thought of. Heres our breakdown of the most important gear youll need to get out on the track.
Beginners Guide: What to Wear on the Track
If riding on the street doesnt satisfy your need for speed, then youve probably thought about racing on a track. The main benefit to riding on a track is the controlled environment—everyone is riding in the same direction, the condition of the pavement is predictable and there are no unexpected obstacles. Heres how to get started.
Beginners Guide: Getting Started with Road Racing
At its most basic, dirt bike riding falls into two categories: motocross track riding and trail riding. Whichever type of riding you choose (and hopefully youll try both), its important to remember that riding a dirt bike is very different than riding a street bike.
Beginners Guide: So You Want to Ride a Dirt Bike?
There’s a misconception that getting into the sport of motorcycling is a costly endeavor. In reality, it’s no more costly than any other sport or activity that requires special equipment or gear. Like most other sports, with motorcycling you can get by just fine in the beginning with used equipment and gear.
Beginner’s Guide: What It’s Going to Cost
When youre first venturing into dirt bike riding, figuring out what riding gear to invest in can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are only a few staples youll need to get started. As you delve more into the sport, you may want to begin to accessorize and add more gear, but below weve listed just the essential items youll need to get out in the dirt.
Beginners Guide: What to Wear While Riding a Dirt Bike