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The new Harley-Davidson Museum, near downtown Milwaukee, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 12. Festivities will begin with a grand opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the weekend.

The American Motorcyclist Association is offering a new benefit for the Associations nearly 300,000 members: a 15 percent discount at participating Choice Hotels. “Choice Hotels is one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world and the AMA benefit applies to nearly 5,000 hotels across the United States and around the globe,” said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO.

Tires are one of the easiest parts of a motorcycle to maintain yet they are often the most overlooked. Proper selection, maintenance and replacement can positively impact the handling and performance of your motorcycle, but even more important, your safety.

More women are riding motorcycles than ever before and many have questions or need advice they might not want to ask of “the guys.” A new program called Womens Riding Essentials is being taught by accomplished riders Jody Perewitz and Nicole Hoffman Roesch who share their extensive experience and knowledge with other women riders. The series starts in June with several stops throughout the country.

Spring marks the start of riding season and an upswing in the number of riders on the road. In an effort to help reduce the growing amount of traffic collisions involving motorcycles, multiple motorcycling support agencies and federal delegates joined forces at a recent event held at the U.S. Capital to promote May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

“Women Riders: No Limits!” has an exciting lineup of seminars and a presenting sponsor to help make it all happen. Thank you to Motolight for signing on to support the first womens symposium taking place June 12-14 during Ohio Bike Week. Motolight, maker of top quality auxiliary riding lights, is a long-time supporter of womens events, plus the owner, Tina Hollaender, is a rider herself.

Riding at night can add a whole new element of enjoyment to being on a motorcycle, especially in climates where days are hot and evening temperatures make for a more comfortable ride. As the sun goes down, however, the need to see and be seen goes up.

If youre looking for new gear as you prepare for the riding season and like Italian styling take a look at Ducatis new spring line of apparel. The Monster line is designed to compliment the upcoming release of Ducatis next generation naked bike, the Monster 696, set to debut nationwide later this month.

Women riders worldwide hit the road on Friday, May 2, to celebrate Female Ride Day. Vicki Gray of Motoress, a Web site focused on women, came up with the idea to recognize women riders every year by spotlighting one special day where women ride their motorcycles.

If you live in the midwest, youll want to make plans to attend Ohio Bike Weeks mini womens conference called Women Riders: No Limits!, organized by Genevieve Schmitt and her team at Women Riders Now. The event within the rally brings together women riders, experts sharing tips, and vendors all catered to the needs and interests of women who ride.