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
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
Nichole Cheza is one of two women racing in a sport dominated by men. Nichole, at 24 years old, is a professional flat track racer competing in the AMA Pro Racing Grand National Championship (GNC) series.
Racer Profile: 10 Minutes with Flat Tracker Nichole Cheza
The Honda Gold Wing is well known for the smooth ride and outstanding comfort it offers to riders, making this bike arguably one of the best for touring. But what happens when you add an extra wheel?
TRIKE REVIEW: Trike Conversion of Hondas 2012 Gold Wing
What could be better in the chilly winter months than curling up with a good book or movie? When its too cold to ride, you can at least live vicariously through stories or documentaries. Here are some great books and DVDs to let you—or a loved one—do just that.
Holiday Gift Guide: Books DVDs
Still have a few (or a lot) of items to check off your holiday shopping list? Dont despair. Here are some perfect gifts for the motorcycle-loving loved ones in your life. And with most of these items coming in at less than $50, you wont even have to break the bank. So go ahead and get shopping.
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide
Cancer sucks. Let’s face it, there’s nothing appealing about living with the disease or being told you have it. Many books have been written about how to live with cancer, some from the medical community and some from survivors. Now, for the first time, comes a book about cancer from a motorcyclist’s point of view.
Book Review: “Live Full Throttle”
Let me start by saying that my review of “Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment” may be biased because I am included in the book, but this is the first women’s motorcycling book I have agreed to be a part of because I felt author Liz Jansen had a vision and purpose for serving the greater community of women.
Book Review: “Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment”
Once in a while, a motorcycle is introduced that I believe has “woman rider” written all over it. The 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback is one of those motorcycles. Why do I think this? Because it is a purpose-built touring motorcycle designed for riders who can’t or don’t want to handle the large touring motorcycles—and that description fits the majority of women riders.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback, with Video
It’s that time of year again—holiday shopping season! At WRN, our advertisers truly value women motorcycle riders. Thats why many of them are offering you exclusive deals for the holidays. Check out these great products and start shopping.
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