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.
PROFILE: Joan Krenning, aka Lady Road Dog, and Her Freedom Glide
Most women riders know that motorcycling ladies dont fit a single mold, and our latest Way to Go, Girl! reminds us that women who ride can run the gamut from teenage racers to suit-wearing politicians to Hollywood stars. Check out the accomplishments of four women riders—Valerie Thompson, Ashley Fiolek, Margaret Cho and Gabrielle Giffords—who are setting records, gaining national exposure for motorcycling and embarking on the passion of a lifetime.
Way to Go, Girl!: Jet-Powered Cars Vogue Magazine
Shayna Texter, a 20-year-old flat track racer, made history late November when she became the first female in AMA Grand National history to win a GNC Pro Singles main event. Shayna’s win marks the first time a woman has won a main event in the more than 50-year existence of the sport, considered the oldest and most traditional form of motorcycle racing.
VIDEO: Woman Makes History in Motorcycle Racing
Nichole Cheza is one of two women racing in a sport dominated by men. Nichole, at 24 years old, is a professional flat track racer competing in the AMA Pro Racing Grand National Championship (GNC) series.
Racer Profile: 10 Minutes with Flat Tracker Nichole Cheza
We’ve already declared this the Year of the Woman Rider, so its only fitting that women motorcyclists have been making headlines left and right, winning awards and taking crucial positions of leadership. Learn more about some of the pioneers and leaders who are making big strides to expand the role of women in the world of motorcycling.
Way To Go, Girl!: Pioneers and Leaders
Congratulations to BMW riders Voni Glaves and Ardys Kellerman! On August 30, the two became the first women in North America to officially ride one million miles on BMW motorcycles. Read our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl! to read more about them and two other motorcyclists making history and seeing dreams come true.
Way To Go, Girl! Setting Records and Fulfilling Dreams
From launching a new business to winning racing titles, these women are carving out their own place in the world of motorcycling. Get inspired by reading our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl!
Way To Go, Girl! Following Their Dreams
Four of the top female motorcycle racers, each making history and breaking records on their own, gathered for a panel discussion at the Long Beach, California, stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in December.
Top Female Racers Share Rare Insights
Cris Sommer Simmons was the only American woman riding in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run that wrapped up September 26, 2010 in Santa Monica, Calif. Cris finished 20th overall. She spoke with me by phone three days after her history making ride from her home in Hawaii where she is relaxing after riding her 1915 Harley-Davidson across the country.
First Interview: Cris Sommer Simmons on her Cannonball Run
What do a female motorcycle police officer and a 16-year-old teenager have in common? They are both firsts in their respective fields of motorcycling. Check out our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl! and read about the other women and their incredible motorcycle accomplishments.
Way To Go, Girl! Milestones, Winners and Firsts