If you ride a cruiser and enjoy touring, over the course of your riding life you may find yourself graduating to bigger motorcycles, the choice of machine dictated usually by the level of riding experience you have and the type of riding you do. At what point do you stop moving up, though?
Trading Up to a Dresser: Should You or Shouldnt You?
The Monster. An unusual name for a motorcycle model, yet that hasn’t stopped thousands of women from owning one since the lightweight naked motorcycle was introduced in 1993.
Motorcycle Review: 2014 Ducati Monster 696, 796, 821, 1200, 1200S
My husband, Norm, was getting tired of wearing the same leather motorcycle-riding jacket he’s had for years, so he asked me if I could find him something different. We ignored the silly adage that you shouldn’t mix leather and textile and chose a waterproof textile jacket that fits him perfectly, looks great with his leather chaps and looks even better when he’s sitting on his motorcycle.
Jacket Review: Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 for Men
To say that my history with motorcycles was minimal would be an understatement. I had never ridden “anything,” and 26 years ago had ridden on a bike as a passenger for about an hour. My husband, Mike, rides bikes and has raced dirt bikes his entire life. When he retired, and a girl friend of mine got her motorcycling license, I decided to take the leap and work towards getting mine.
Reader Story and Review: From Bike to Trike
It all began 4 years ago. With the children grown and out of the house, my husband, Neil, said, “Its time to start riding again.” I said, “Have fun”! I had never ridden on a motorcycle, except for once when I was 18, and that ride was enough for me. I also once rode on the back of Neil’s motorcycle and didn’t think it was that much fun. But, for my 50th birthday, Neil somehow managed to have me take motorcycle lessons.
Reader Story: Learning to Ride, One Motorcycle at a Time
Don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing bad about riding pillion on the back of a motorcycle. For many years, I used to sit behind my husband, Jonny, on his Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce, spacing out and staring at the scenery. But now that I’ve taken the leap to the rider’s seat, I’m encouraging more women to move from the back seat to actively riding their own bikes.
Reader Story: How One Woman Inspired Another to Ride
The Himalayas have been calling me since I was a young woman. Having visited there half a dozen times, I cannot begin to explain why in a page of words. The Himalayan Mountains surround you with 360 degrees of visual splendor that can never be captured fully by the lens of a camera.
Backroads With Betsy: Motorcycling Trip of a Lifetime Riding in the Himalayas
Women Riders Now (WRN) is kicking off the holiday season with our annual gift guide of EXCLUSIVE DEALS just for WRN readers. You wont find these anywhere else! Shop from the comfort of your couch (or motorcycle saddle) and take advantage of these one-time offers. Some expire sooner, some later, so dont delay!
2013 WRN Holiday Gift Guide for Motorcyclists
Dennis and John, the guys at Chrome Dome Motorcycle Products, are at it again designing yet another stylish horn cover for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They say their new Angel Wing horn cover is very popular among women riders, so we’re sharing it with you here. Think early holiday gift for you or a friend.
Custom Horn Covers and other Accessories for Harley-Davidsons
I just returned from the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, Fla., where I was introduced to several new lines of women’s motorcycling riding gear at the Cycle Gear booth. I love the fun styles, performance features and great prices. I think you will too! Many of the items are on sale right now with deeply discounted prices so get shopping!
4 Classy New Motorcycle Jackets…and Pants, Helmets, Baselayers Too!