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Riveters Chix on 66: Women Riders Make History on the Historic Road

30 women riding antique and modern motorcycles met up in Milwaukee at the Harley-Davidson Museum in June. From there, they rode from the starting point of Route 66 in Chicago, Illinois, for two hot-as-heck weeks traversing the old route all the way to California’s Santa Monica Pier. Check out the highlights from this amazing bucket-list ride.

Riveters Chix on 66: Women Riders Make History on the Historic Road

Effie Hotchkiss —  Pioneer for Women in Motorcycling Honored by AMA

More than a century ago, Effie and Avis Hotchkiss set out on their Harley-Davidson 11-F sidecar rig from Brooklyn, New York, to complete their 9,000 mile, two-month trek to San Francisco and back. The harrowing journey was a first for women, who weren’t even allowed to dress the way they wanted back then. WRN congratulates Effie’s family with her recent induction to the AMA Hall of Fame.

Effie Hotchkiss —  Pioneer for Women in Motorcycling Honored by AMA

Motorcycle Racing: How to Start and Women to Cheer For

Like almost every other sport, women all over the world are kicking butt in all segments of motorcycle competition. Learn about some of today’s top women racers, where you can cheer them on, and then find out how you can ride and race, too.

Motorcycle Racing: How to Start and Women to Cheer For

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