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Woman in Motorcycling Pioneer: Mary McGee, aka Motorcycle Mary

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!

A true pioneer of women in the male-dominated world of motorcycle and car racing, “Motorcycle Mary” McGee passed away on November 27 at age 87. An AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, McGee’s racing career spanned thirty years and shattered gender norms while mastering multiple racing disciplines. One of the first women to race motorcycles in motocross and road racing events in the United States, McGee inspired generations of women riders across the country with her acts of courage and always-positive outlook, despite gender backlash.

Woman in Motorcycling Pioneer: Mary McGee, aka Motorcycle Mary

Christy LaCurelle Selected as President and CEO of MIC, MSF, SVIA, and ROHVA

Categories: Feature Articles, Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!

Women Riders Now is thrilled to congratulate Christy LaCurelle, who has been elected to become the new President and CEO of four powerful powersports associations including the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), the non-profit trade association that provides vital support to the powersports industry.

Christy LaCurelle Selected as President and CEO of MIC, MSF, SVIA, and ROHVA

Women Overcoming Mental Barriers in the BMW GS Trophy

Categories: Dirt Bikes, Feature Articles, Rallies & Events, Way To Go, Girl!, Women To Watch

The BMW GS Trophy U.S. Qualifier is a motorcycle competition made up of 21 exercises spanning a two-day period designed to challenge the adventure rider’s skill, fitness, and mental fortitude. The winners move on to compete in the International competition. This year a record number of women entered the challenge!

Women Overcoming Mental Barriers in the BMW GS Trophy

Elspeth Beard: One of the First British Woman to Ride a Motorcycle Around the World, Alone

Categories: Pioneers, Way To Go, Girl!

In 1982, at just 23 years old, Elspeth Beard set off on a 2-1/2 year, 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6 motorcycle. With almost no money, but a voracious appetite to experience faraway cultures by way of two wheels, she became one of the first British woman to accomplish such a feat. Read about this incredible pioneer and find out how you can join WRN on a ride with Elspeth.

Elspeth Beard: One of the First British Woman to Ride a Motorcycle Around the World, Alone

Liberated: Women Riders Cite a Mind, Body, Spirit Experience

Categories: Beginner's Guide, Way To Go, Girl!, What's Stopping You?, Your Stories

At 47 years old, Pamela Say finally found the “thing” that lights her up inside. Traversing the winding roads of the enchanted hills of Western New York, happiness radiates from her body, transcending anything she has ever experienced before. Curious to know if other women shared this experience, she posted the question on social media. Check out the overwhelming responses.

Liberated: Women Riders Cite a Mind, Body, Spirit Experience

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