“Girlfriend Getaways” are all the rage these days. Everywhere you look dude ranches to adventure sports outfitters are promoting an opportunity for a group of gal pals enjoy some stress-free downtime together. One savvy state tourism bureau is expanding that concept into motorcycling.
Touring the Selkirk Loop: The Ultimate Motorcycling Girlfriend Getaway
As we are finishing a preview of a typical Frank Lloyd Wright museum tour, our gracious guide, Kimberly Higgenbotham, tells us that when asked which of his projects was his favorite, Wright would invariably reply “the next one.” It occurs to me that this might be my own response to the question of which is my favorite road trip, but then it is becoming clear that my answer is invariably “this one.”
One of the most embarrassing times for a motorcyclist is the moment when he or she drops their bike. In my 18 years in the saddle, I can lay claim to this embarrassment twice. I wont bore you with the same old story of how befuddled I was when it happened…what I will share with you is something I learned to avoid dropping the bike in the future.
One Way to Avoid Dropping Your Bike
Editor Genevieve Schmitt shares details on a ride in her backyard. If youre planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park, youve got to read her story on the prettiest ride to Americas first national park.
Want the excitement of motorcycling in a foreign country, but are intimidated by overseas travel? Like the idea of someone else taking care of the details? Then all you need to do is look just north of the border into Canada.
A Motorcycle Tour Worth the Splurge
On a drizzly day in late-June in Anchorage, Alaska, video cameras were running and men cheered and waved as 11 women motorcyclists rode out of the parking lot of a tour company here. With so much fanfare, it seemed like we were celebrities, not motorcyclists. Check out WRN Contributor Perri Capells take on touring Alaska with just women.
First Womens Organized Tour of Alaska
If you enjoy different cultures, are good humored about adverse conditions, and have a passion for adventure, youd probably enjoy riding a motorcycle in foreign countries. Here are some things you should know and questions to ask yourself to see if overseas travel is right for you.
Am I comfortable being out of my own element?The ability to enjoy environments and cultures different from what youre used to is probably the number 1 requirement for successfully riding in undeveloped countries. Outside of
Overseas Travel: Is It For Me?
Ramona Eichhorn and her traveling partner, Uwe (Ooo-vey) Krauss are nearing the end of a five-year motorcycle journey to nearly every continent on the planet. In part two, read about the interesting details of their journey. Whats it like spending all your time with the same person? How many miles do they cover in day? Where do they stay? How do they handle breakdowns? Read about Ramonas history-making journey.
Traveling the World by Motorcycle: Part 2
For the past five years, Ramona Eichhorn has been traveling the world on a dualsport motorcycle. She was just 24 when she and her male friend Uwe Krauss, left their homes in Germany. Why did Ramona embark on such a trip and how did she mentally and physically prepare for it? Whats it like leaving family and friends for so long? What has she learned about herself and life along the way?
Traveling the World by Motorcycle: Part 1