Your Stories

Remembering Motorcycle Mary McGee

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Popular Stories, Your Stories

Celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Mary McGee—trailblazing motorcycle racer, mentor, and motorsports icon. As the first woman to compete in U.S. road racing and motocross, “Motorcycle Mary” inspired generations of riders with her fearless spirit and groundbreaking achievements. This heartfelt tribute captures memories from her celebration of life, and the global movement Ride 4 Mary launched in her honor. Discover how Mary McGee’s story continues to empower women riders everywhere.

Remembering Motorcycle Mary McGee

2025 Women’s Motorcycling Event: WIMA USA National Rally

Categories: Event Reviews, Rallies & Events, Your Stories

The Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) is the world’s oldest international organization of women motorcyclists—2025 marks 75 years! With more than 6000 members globally, celebrations will be held in dozens of countries, culminating at the International Rally in Maine, September 8–13.

2025 Women’s Motorcycling Event: WIMA USA National Rally

Top 10 Tips for a Motorcycle Tour in a National Park

Categories: Feature Articles, Your Stories

Anyone who knows Sonja knows that she loves riding her beloved motorcycle through National Parks. She checks new parks off her list every year. Visiting 13 in 2024, Sonja brings her National Park total up to 25. Her sights are set on hitting all 63 eventually. In this article, she has compiled 10 lessons learned (many the hard way…) to provide you with a cheat sheet to prep for your own National Parks tour.

Top 10 Tips for a Motorcycle Tour in a National Park

Motorcycling in Portugal: Reaching the Highest Highs

Categories: The Rewards of Riding, Your Stories

We recently had the pleasure of meeting and riding with Claudia Rodriguez on our WomenRidersNow.com / Blue Strada Tours Ladies First Tour of Portugal. Claudia’s perseverance in conquering her fear of heights while traversing the most challenging and steep terrain she’s ever encountered was nothing short of admirable. Check out her experience in her own words here.

Motorcycling in Portugal: Reaching the Highest Highs

Musical Heritage Women’s Motorcycle Tour

Categories: Event Reviews, Feature Articles, Rallies & Events, Your Stories

The Riveter Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s second large-scale organized ride, called Chix at the Crossroads, exceeded all expectations. Combining early genres of American music with the classic motorcycles that the Riveters ride produced a synergistic connection in more ways than one.

Musical Heritage Women’s Motorcycle Tour

A Brother’s Love: Sharing More than a Motorcycle Ride

Categories: Passenger Page, Your Stories

When 79-year-old Joyce suffers a major stroke, her brother is right at her side. Postponing their two-up tour to Alaska in order to gain strength and stamina, David preps his Harley-Davidson Trike for their new adventure.

A Brother’s Love: Sharing More than a Motorcycle Ride

Possibly the Coolest Motorcycle Mom Ever!

Categories: Children and Motorcycling, Couples, Families and Motorcycling, For the Family, Lifestyle, Touring & Adventure, Your Stories

Monique Filips takes “motorcycle mama” to a new level. She and her husband purchased a sidecar rig to share the enjoyment of touring the country on a motorcycle with their kids.

Possibly the Coolest Motorcycle Mom Ever!

Royal Enfield Off-Road Therapy: Riding in Nepal

Categories: Your Stories

In the depths of a dark well, where cancer once confined me, I discover a world of resilience, adventure, and sisterhood while riding in Nepal. Shortly after my remission, I embark on an incredible journey—traversing India’s rugged terrain with newfound road sisters on a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic motorcycle.

Royal Enfield Off-Road Therapy: Riding in Nepal

Liberated: Women Riders Cite a Mind, Body, Spirit Experience

Categories: Beginner's Guide, Way To Go, Girl!, What's Stopping You?, Your Stories

At 47 years old, Pamela Say finally found the “thing” that lights her up inside. Traversing the winding roads of the enchanted hills of Western New York, happiness radiates from her body, transcending anything she has ever experienced before. Curious to know if other women shared this experience, she posted the question on social media. Check out the overwhelming responses.

Liberated: Women Riders Cite a Mind, Body, Spirit Experience