Motorcycles by Lifestyle

Small-Town Tour: Riding Canada’s Ottawa Valley

Categories: Feature Articles, Touring & Adventure

Ottawa, Ontario, might not be the first place you think of when planning a motorcycle trip in Canada. But I kept an open mind as I traveled with seven of my female motorcycle journalist colleagues to the Ottawa Valley as a guest of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association. We were there to get a taste of what this part of Canada has to offer tourists who like to enjoy the view from the seat of a motorcycle.

Small-Town Tour: Riding Canada’s Ottawa Valley

PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “Little Miss Dangerous” Gloves

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Glove Reviews, Smaller Brands Reviews, Sportbike Corner

One of the most frustrating things I’ve found about the market for women’s motorcycle gear is the difficulty of finding a pair of shorty gloves that work. In my 11 years of riding, I can’t tell you how many shorty-style gloves I’ve tried, and most of them either do not fit properly or don’t last.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “Little Miss Dangerous” Gloves

PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Stryker Vest

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Icon Reviews, Leather Jackets and Vests Reviews, Sportbike Corner, Underwear and Armor Reviews

I’ve had my fair share of falls and crashes with my motorcycle, but having the right gear to protect my body made all the difference when it came to recovery. If anything was loose or too big, I paid for it. Luckily, that was back before gear manufacturers began to focus on the needs of women riders and create gear that fits snugly and comfortably so women can have a safer ride.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Stryker Vest

PRODUCT REVIEW: Cat Out’a Hell Armored Hoodie

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Icon Reviews, Sportbike Corner, T-Shirts and Casual Wear Reviews, Underwear and Armor Reviews

In the sportbiking lifestyle, sometimes fashion outweighs function. Many of today’s female sportbike riders prefer edgy, alternative garments with spunky designs and vibrant colors. So the quest becomes finding pieces that are fun to wear but also provide a level of protection.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Cat Out’a Hell Armored Hoodie

VIDEO: Woman Makes History in Motorcycle Racing

Categories: Feature Articles, Racing, Women To Watch

Shayna Texter, a 20-year-old flat track racer, made history late November when she became the first female in AMA Grand National history to win a GNC Pro Singles main event. Shayna’s win marks the first time a woman has won a main event in the more than 50-year existence of the sport, considered the oldest and most traditional form of motorcycle racing.

VIDEO: Woman Makes History in Motorcycle Racing

MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010/2011 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS

Categories: Aprilia Motorcycle Reviews, Automatic Transmission Motorcycle Reviews, Female Friendly Motorcycles, Motorcycle Reviews, Sport Tourer Reviews, Sportbike Corner

The middleweights—the 750, 850 and 900cc bikes—are a popular class of motorcycle among women who prefer sport touring. In 2008, Aprilia introduced the Mana 850 to the United States, and women have been interested in this sport tourer ever since.

MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010/2011 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS

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