House of Harley-Davidson in Milaukee, Wisconsin, will host Womens Day on Friday August 29 as part of Reunion Bash 2008. The celebration, in honor of Harleys 105th Anniversary, will encompass more than three city blocks in front of the House of Harley dealership. All event activities are free to the public and open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Womens motocross is part of the sports line up this year for X Games 14. The Womens Moto X Racing competition will include 10 of the top women motocross racers in the world competing for the gold medal in this first-time event.
Womens Motocross to Debut at ESPN X Games
Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Chance of showers? Dont worry, the Harley-Davidson Switchback Jacket literally has you covered, while saving valuable saddlebag space. The Switchback Jacket brings out the quick-change artist in a rider, letting a rider respond to unpredictable weather within minutes.
REVIEW: The All-Weather Switchback Jacket
Harley artist and photo realist painter Scott Jacobs unveils the 2008 official Sturgis Rally and Races print, which he painted. He chose to feature a woman rider as the subject of this piece entitled “In Your Dreams.” This painting is particularly special to Scott because the model is his daughter Olivia.
Woman Rider the Subject of Official Sturgis Rally Painting
To prove age and adventure arent mutually exclusive, two 70+ year-old lifelong moto enthusiasts are tackling the 3,400-mile, coast-to-coast Lincoln Highway. Their goal is to spread the message that growing old doesnt mean sacrificing what you love – you just need to adjust your equipment a bit.
70 Year Olds Ride Cross Country
Do you get nervous when you need to make a U-turn? Are you worried about dropping your motorcycle? If so, a great resource to learn how to make tight turns and slow maneuvers is “Ride Like a Pro V.” The instructional DVD, created by Jerry “Motorman” Palladino, a motor officer and motor officer instructor, demonstrates three techniques motor officers use to outride 98 percent of the riding public.
Make Tighter U-Turns and Other Slow Maneuvers
After 20 years, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R gets a complete redesign, offering more features while keeping its price ultra-affordable. What makes this the top-selling model in the Kawasaki lineup? Affordability. Its also hugely popular among women, who make up one-third of owners.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Ninja 250R Gets a Makeover
Willie Max, known for saddlebags, is offering a new line of leather and synthetic leather bags with a contemporary look called Revolution. Revolution’s eight new leather and twelve synthetic leather saddlebags feature a wide range of contemporary designs in either hard mount or throw-over styles.
Kawasaki offers a wide variety of models in its sportbike category, including the only 250cc sportbike on the market, the Ninja 250R, a popular choice for entry-level riders. The companys newest model is the naked Versys, a street fighter thats very different from the other Kawasaki models in that it almost defies description.
My last three speaking engagements have taken me to points east, south, and west meeting a variety of women riders. In between I squeezed in a trip to Chicago to attend the national Marketing to Women Conference where I educated myself on the latest trends, statistics and cultural shifts taking place regarding women. It was fascinating!
Editors Blog: Meeting With Women Riders