30 women riding antique and modern motorcycles met up in Milwaukee at the Harley-Davidson Museum in June. From there, they rode from the starting point of Route 66 in Chicago, Illinois, for two hot-as-heck weeks traversing the old route all the way to California’s Santa Monica Pier. Check out the highlights from this amazing bucket-list ride.
Riveters Chix on 66: Women Riders Make History on the Historic Road
More than a century ago, Effie and Avis Hotchkiss set out on their Harley-Davidson 11-F sidecar rig from Brooklyn, New York, to complete their 9,000 mile, two-month trek to San Francisco and back. The harrowing journey was a first for women, who weren’t even allowed to dress the way they wanted back then. WRN congratulates Effie’s family with her recent induction to the AMA Hall of Fame.
Effie Hotchkiss — Pioneer for Women in Motorcycling Honored by AMA
Board track racing is not for the faint hearted. Dangerous tracks and vintage motorcycles with no brakes contribute to the excitement. Check out some women that are racing these bikes and learn more about this style of racing.
Sons (and Daughters) of Speed Board Track Racing
Women’s Motorcycle Ride Editor’s note: This June, WomenRidersNow.com (WRN) is proud to be premiere media partner with the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s (AMCA) Riveter Chapter for its woman-focused Chix on 66 ride. We are
Fearless Women Ride Motorcycles
In desperate need of recharging, aching for the rhythm of the open road, Chris Bailey will be riding with the Chix on 66 this June. Learn about Chris and her motorcycling story here.
Leaning Into Life’s Curves on a Motorcycle
Editor’s Note: It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of a pioneer in women and motorcycling, Linda “Jo” Giovanonni. Jo’s humble spirit had her flying under the radar most of her motorcycling
Tribute: Jo Giovannoni, Pioneer for Female Motorcycle Riders
Ignoring the discouragement of many people around her, Karan Andrea not only learned to ride motorcycles, but discovered she can ride, repair, and tour on her vintage Harley-Davidson Shovelhead. She loves it so much that she heads up the AMCA Riveters ride, Chix on 66. Read what motivates her!
Riding, Wrenching, & Empowerment
From building homes for victims of natural disasters to saving kittens from a feral life on the streets, Joanne has an insatiable desire to help others and live a life of service.
Women to Watch Episode 4: Joanne Morra, Engines for Change Toronto Rep & Animal Activist
Motorcycling gave Jess Stone the courage to start her own business and ride around the world with her dog to raise money to help adolescent girls.
Riding a Motorcycle Around the World to Help Young Women
Hear From Inspirational Women Since we first got on two wheels, women motorcycle riders have been breaking the mold and paving new roads for others like us. In our Women to Watch series, WomenRidersNow.com celebrates
WRN Presents New Audio Series: Women To Watch Episode 1: Lauren Trantham, Founder of Ride My Road