You know that sheer thrill when you feel the wind in your hair and hear the rumble of a Harley-Davidson as you take it on the open road? I first felt it at just 12 years old. My uncle took me on his Harley-Davidson Softail to the Oyster Run in Washington, and during that ride I knew I had found my passion in life.
Turning the Passion for Motorcycles into a Career
Straight roads are fine if you are in a car. You can go fast on straight roads, and probably do, since they tend to be a bit on the boring side. Straight roads are for getting you from one place to another. Curvy roads, on the other hand, can be an exciting part of the journey. As a motorcyclist, curvy roads are an enjoyment in traveling.
Thank you to all of our readers who dreamed big and shared those dreams with us. We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Pin to Win Ultimate Motorcycle Getaway Giveaway, and share their Pinterest boards with you.
WRNs Pin To Win Giveaway Winners Announced!
It all started with the country song, Ive Been Everywhere (In Texas) by Brian Burns. I watched the YouTube video, listened to Burn’s lyrics list many of the landmarks and cities in Texas and I thought, “How cool would that be to ride my black cherry 2006 Heritage Softail Classic, named Reveille, to those Texas cities?”
A Unique Twist on a Motorcycle Road Trip
There are times I wonder if Im just dreaming all this. It was in 2011 that she and I got together. Each of us had been married to other people. We were each 45 when we decided the other was the soul mate we had searched for in vain. In 2013, Sash bought her first motorcycle and three months later, we set off on our bikes for a six-month road trip across the country and back. Were now on another motorcycle road trip, but this time were looking to make it permanent.
A Guy and Girl Ride Forever On Their Motorcycles
For decades, a certain percentage of the automobile driving public has targeted their disdain to some lesser or greater extent towards the motorcycle riding public. Citing fatality statistics, loud noise, and recklessness, theyve rallied for tougher laws on motorcycles. But are women riders on the verge of changing that perception?
Commentary: Can Women Save Motorcycling?
While working in the Starbucks this afternoon (our office when we are on the road) Ive seen one beautiful, professionally dressed woman after another walk in for their daily treats. I admire their fashion sense, their grace, their gorgeous heels and flowing skirts, long tan legs, flowing, smooth hair…
The Trade-Offs of a Motorcycling Life
When I found out that my employer, Stonyfield Farm—who by the way, makes the best yogurt in the world–was implementing a two-month paid sabbatical policy, all I could think about was using that time for a motorcycle trip.
Reader Story: My Motorcycle Trip of a Lifetime
The best thing about motorcycle riding is that the adventure starts as soon as you leave the house. I ride because it’s empowering, invigorating and its a great place to reflect, but most of all because it’s a whole heap of fun.
Reader Story: “I Wish Id Done It Years Ago!”
One of my motorcycle travel goals has been to cross all the major passes in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is home to Mount Whitney (the highest peak in the continental U.S.), and the famous peaks of Yosemite National Park. I achieved this goal with my husband and daughter on our journey to and from the AMA conference.
Reader Story: Riding the Passes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains