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The first modern-day Harley-Davidson to fall under the 24-inch seat height measurement is now available, and seat-height-conscious women riders are taking notice. The Softail Slim was released as a mid-year 2012 model, measuring in at a ground-hugging 23.8 inches from seat to pavement.

In summer 2011, AVID MotoTours held its very first Women’s Empowerment Motorcycle Tour across the northwestern portion of the United States. Now leaders Alisa Clickenger and Karen Thomson are announcing that the “teaching tour” will continue this summer, with two opportunities to join in.

It’s a great time to be a woman who rides a motorcycle—in fact, we’ve never seen this many woman-oriented motorcycle events taking place in a single year. Wherever you’re located, 2012 offers dozens of opportunities to experience the camaraderie of riding with other women who share the same passion. Here’s a rundown of the leading medium- to large-scale women biker events taking place this year. Theres something for all street riders here, from cruiser to sportbike!

They accelerate like rockets and corner like a dream—sure, sportbikes may be less comfortable than your standard cruiser, but for those addicted to these machines built for thrills, nothing else quite compares. Just like other segments of motorcycling, sportbikes and road racing are growing increasingly popular with women riders. And at WRN, we want those riders to have a place to call home.

Now that the holidays are over, wouldn’t it feel great to stop spending money and start raising some? Here’s a good reason: Harley-Davidson will hold its fifth annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Women’s Ride in Daytona Beach, Fla., on March 13, 2012, during Daytona Bike Week, and this year’s top fundraisers are eligible for cash prizes.

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has released its official announcement for the 2012 AMA International Women Motorcycling Conference. Read the story to find date, venue and registration information for one of the largest women and motorcycling events in North America.

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) will hold its 2012 International Women Motorcycling Conference in Carson City, Nev., on July 26-29, 2012 and has launched a specific Web site to keep riders updated on details. Ever since the last conference was held in 2009 in Keystone, Colo., women riders all over the world who have attended previous conferences have been wondering when and where the AMA would organize its next one.

The Progressive International Motorcycle Show is kicking off its multi-city tour this weekend in San Mateo, Calif., with 11 other major cities across the US to follow from November through March—and WRN readers can get a discount off the online admission ticket price. The Progressive International Motorcycle Show is the largest motorcycle series in the nation, offering a place to find all the latest gear and accessories, new motorcycle models, hot customs, demo rides (California shows only) and more under one roof.

’Tis the season when the motorcycle manufacturers unveil their new models for the upcoming year, although some, like Harley-Davidson and Victory, get a jump on the action by unveiling their bikes in the summer. Not too much to get excited about, as the trend continues toward building aggressive street-fighter-style motorcycles aimed at young male riders or large touring motorcycles that most women find too big to handle. However, there are a few gold nuggets that will appeal to women.

Women Riders Now continues to hand out free motorcycle gear and accessories with our Ultimate Giveaway. The winner of this month’s contest will receive a $150 gift certificate from Riders Wraps that can be used