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
Its always fun to check out new motorcycle products and test ride new bikes and I did just that a couple of weeks ago in Orlando, Fla., at the debut of a new motorcycle industry tradeshow held October 16-20, 2013. The American International Motorcycle Expo, AIMExpo for short, is the first of its kind in the U.S. that welcomed dealers, members of the industry trade, media, and consumers all in one place under one roof.
American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2013 Recap
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!
When you spend long hours riding your motorcycle, its common to end up with a dead cell phone. Youve taken pictures along the way, maybe updated them to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, checked your maps app or GPS, and probably made some phone calls. Now theres a simple solution to keep your cell phone charged while riding.
Cell Phone Charger for Motorcycles
I am embarking on my 50th year of adventure on the face of this planet. As part of that adventure, I took up riding in 2004 following a lifelong love of bikes. My passion for motorcycles was a gift from my older brothers. When I was younger, they’d put me on the tanks of their bikes and ride around the block in my hometown of Winnipeg.
Reader Story: A Spectacular Day Ride on Vancouver Island
Riding a motorcycle onto a flatbed trailer with a ramp is a nerve-racking endeavor. I don’t care who you are—man or woman, it’s no fun having to duck-walk or feather the throttle to ease a heavy motorcycle up a rickety metal ramp onto the short length of a trailer bed.
Product Review: The Best Motorcycle Trailer Loading Ramp
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine the spotlight on the efforts being made to eradicate this disease. Harley-Davidson MotorClothes has contributed to the cause by donating a portion of its Pink Label Collection sales to organizations that support breast cancer patients and their families. What an ideal time to review some items in Harley-Davidsons Pink Label Collection.
Clothing Review: Harley-Davidson Pink Label 3-in-1 Jacket, Chaps and Gloves