Ducati is aggressively going after new riders by providing its own rider training courses, including a class for women only. You have to travel to Italy to take part in it, though. Could be a good excuse for a vacation. The rider training is called Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) and has been going on for the last few years. Its aimed at those who want learn how to ride a motorcycle or improve their street or track skills.
This year was a year of firsts; my first over-5,000 mile ride on Bruno, a 2014 Ducati Monster 696, and my first presentation at the 2014 Overland Expo East in Asheville, North Carolina. I’ve only been riding for two years and to have these two things accomplished on my second year of riding seems almost cosmic.
A New Riders First Overnight Solo Motorcycle Trip
Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta invites Women Riders Now to explore the company’s U.S. headquarters and join a ride with its female employees on International Women’s Day. Check out the bikes and learn more about the company that supports women riders.
MV Agusta Hosts International Women’s Day Ride
Do you deal with burning leg syndrome because of hot pipes or engine heat? The Hooligan Wrap is a product that you wear over your pants to guard against burns. Check out our review here.
Prevent Leg Burns with the Hooligan Wrap
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
Each year the manufacturers build new models while refining existing ones. Check out the list of bike our editors chose with features women appreciate.
2018 New and Updated Motorcycles To Get Excited About
Protective jeans are all the rage! Now more than ever we’re seeing companies making denim motorcycle riding pants for women and men that are lined with abrasion resistant fabrics like Kevlar, Dupont’s brand name for its aramid fibers.
Review: Sliders Bella Jeans With Kevlar and Armor
A fan of our Women Riders Now Facebook page asked us what we thought were the top five lightweight and sexy motorcycles. Good question! With it being Valentine’s Day this week, indulge us as we share the motorcycles we think can help you transform into your sexy alter ego.
5 Sexy Lightweight Motorcycles Just for Fun!
I’ll admit I’ve bought in to the leopard-print craze that seems to have pervaded everything from bed sheets to duct tape. So when I saw the new Womens Catwalk Leopard Gloves from the Icon 1000 collection, I just had to have them.
Product Review: Make a Statement in Leopard-Print Riding Gloves
When it comes to motorcycling, its not uncommon for riders to set personal milestones. For some, passing the MSF beginner course or making that first ride down a busy highway feels like a huge accomplishment—as it should—but there are a select few riders whove aimed their proverbial headlights in the direction of something bigger.
Big Dreams, Big Rides: Monumental Motorcycle Journeys by Women Riders