You know that sheer thrill when you feel the wind in your hair and hear the rumble of a Harley-Davidson as you take it on the open road? I first felt it at just 12 years old. My uncle took me on his Harley-Davidson Softail to the Oyster Run in Washington, and during that ride I knew I had found my passion in life.
Actor Keanu Reeves, and his business partner, Gard Hollinger, are introducing a custom production motorcycle from Arch Motorcycle Company. I had the opportunity to talk exclusively with Keanu Reeves for an article I wrote for American Iron magazine. I was the only journalist at the time given access to the actor to discuss his passion for motorcycling.
Four women are participating in this year’s Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run, taking place September 5 – 21, 2014, the largest number of female participants since the coast-to-coast vintage motorcycle endurance rally began in 2010. They women are all riding pre-1936 motorcycles, which makes the journey all the more challenging.
Some of you may already know Lois Pryce, otherwise known as “Lois on the Loose,” (the name of her first book). She’s the energetic and adventurous fiery red-head from England who’s become known in motorcycling circles for her courageous solo motorcycle tours of the world, including politically dangerous countries like her most recent trip to Iran.
Ride Empowered is a new women’s motorcycle boutique, with a goal of serving all women motorcyclists’ needs and putting an end to the frustration of not finding the right gear.
Perseverance, dedication, courage, and devotion—these four words describe Jennifer Chaffin, who created Leather Lace women’s motorcycle club in 1983 and remains at the helm as the club’s president today. This year the club is celebrating a big milestone—30 years and still going strong!
Looking to achieve what she calls her proudest moment so far, land speed racer Valerie Thompson is aiming to join the 200 mph club at this weekend’s Bonneville Speed Week and at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials at Bonneville starting August 24.
In October 2011 Kathleen Sloan—aka HBC (“Hot Biker Chick”)—participated in a Michigan bike run benefitting a local fund for firefighters. She soon found herself smack dab in the middle of a pack of 400 bikers flanked by a fire truck. On the sides of the road, crowds of people waved flags, cheered, and gave the riders the thumbs up. The sights and sounds brought her to tears.
Weve got some exciting news this month for women in motorcycling, including the first-ever female chairperson of the largest motorcycle organization in the United States. Plus, details on an international motorcycle organization every woman rider should know about. Read on for details!
Joan Krenning is a woman on a mission—to spend 36 months riding around the United States on a motorcycle to promote patriotism, bipartisanship, and a vision of hope. Here is her story.