Pioneers

Effie Hotchkiss — Pioneer for Women in Motorcycling Honored by AMA

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!

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

Sons (and Daughters) of Speed Board Track Racing

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!

Board track racing is not for the faint hearted. Dangerous tracks and vintage motorcycles with no brakes contribute to the excitement. Check out some women that are racing these bikes and learn more about this style of racing.

Sons (and Daughters) of Speed Board Track Racing

Tribute: Jo Giovannoni, Pioneer for Female Motorcycle Riders

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!

Editor’s Note: It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of a pioneer in women and motorcycling, Linda “Jo” Giovanonni. Jo’s humble spirit had her flying under the radar most of her motorcycling

Tribute: Jo Giovannoni, Pioneer for Female Motorcycle Riders

Inspiring Women Work in the Motorcycling Industry

Categories: Columns, Feature Articles, Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!, WRN In The News

Originally published in the Winter 2022 issue of Ride Texas magazine, read about some of today’s top executive women in motorcycling.

Inspiring Women Work in the Motorcycling Industry

Any Oregon Sunday, a Documentary Film

Categories: Books and DVDs Reviews, Dirt Bikes, Pioneers

Homage To A Classic As a devout dirt rider, I was so excited to learn about the film, Any Oregon Sunday, a 15-minute documentary about three women off-road riders in Oregon (note homage to On

Any Oregon Sunday, a Documentary Film

Book Review: The MotoLady’s Book of Women Who Ride: Motorcycle Adventurers, Racers, Builders, Pioneers & More

Categories: Books and DVDs Reviews, Pioneers

The MotoLady’s new book highlights women motorcyclists from around the globe who have contributed to the heritage of motorcycling in a big way. Colorful imagery and words honor female racers, stunters, customizers, creators, influencers, and history-makers.

Book Review: The MotoLady’s Book of Women Who Ride: Motorcycle Adventurers, Racers, Builders, Pioneers & More

Motorcycle Hall of Famer Marilyn Stemp Inspires a New Generation of Riders with All Kids Bike

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Rallies & Events, Way To Go, Girl!, Women To Watch

Recipient of the Strider Inspiration Award, Marilyn Stemp is a publisher, journalist, editor, project consultant, and inductee in both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame.

Motorcycle Hall of Famer Marilyn Stemp Inspires a New Generation of Riders with All Kids Bike

WRN Founder Genevieve Schmitt Now a Two-Time Motorcycle Hall of Famer

Categories: Lifestyle, Pioneers, Women To Watch

On October 6 2017, Genevieve Schmitt, founder of Women Riders Now, became a two-time motorcycle Hall of Famer after being inducted into the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

WRN Founder Genevieve Schmitt Now a Two-Time Motorcycle Hall of Famer

Book Preview: Grace and Grit

Categories: Books and DVDs Reviews, Pioneers

One of the books Ive added to my collection because it features early female motorcycling pioneers is “Grace and Grit” by William M. Murphy.

Book Preview: Grace and Grit

Gloria Struck to be Inducted into AMA Hall of Fame

Categories: Lifestyle, Pioneers

Motorcycling enthusiast and pioneer Gloria Struck will be among the honorees that the American Motorcyclist Association welcomes to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame this October.

Gloria Struck to be Inducted into AMA Hall of Fame

Stories on women motorcycling pioneers including the Van Buren sisters, Vivian Bales, Della Crewe, Hazel Kolb, and more!

Effie Hotchkiss — Pioneer for Women in Motorcycling Honored by AMA

Sons (and Daughters) of Speed Board Track Racing

Tribute: Jo Giovannoni, Pioneer for Female Motorcycle Riders

Inspiring Women Work in the Motorcycling Industry

Any Oregon Sunday, a Documentary Film

Book Review: The MotoLady’s Book of Women Who Ride: Motorcycle Adventurers, Racers, Builders, Pioneers & More

Motorcycle Hall of Famer Marilyn Stemp Inspires a New Generation of Riders with All Kids Bike

WRN Founder Genevieve Schmitt Now a Two-Time Motorcycle Hall of Famer

Book Preview: Grace and Grit

Gloria Struck to be Inducted into AMA Hall of Fame

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