Though the AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference ended three weeks ago, women motorcyclists are still talking about it on Facebook, sharing photos and connecting with new friends online. The four-day celebration of women riders was a chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and learn about various aspects of motorcycling.
Riders Celebrate at International Women Motorcycling Conference
I knew I wanted to ride my own motorcycle after a cross-country trip in 1975 on the back of a 56 Harley-Davidson Panhead. I live in Texas, and in those days, you got the book from the Department of Public Safety (DPS), got a learners permit, learned to ride without much information, and took the test to ride solo. That was the plan.
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Did you know Women Riders Now posts up to a dozen (and sometimes more) stories on the site every month? Our staff is busy compiling fresh content for the site every day, and with all this activity, it’s easy to overlook a story here and there. But whether it’s a new review of your dream motorcycle, a feature story that inspires you to take your next road trip, or an article about ways to improve your riding, we don’t want you to miss out!
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It doesn’t matter if you are a burly biker, a crazy cowboy or an Indian chief—one thing we all have in common in this world is the desire to feel good. When you wake up each morning, do you feel good? Do you feel good about who you are, the choices you make and the person you have become? Do you have the desire, the energy and the means to accomplish the things you’d like to do today?
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If riding on the street doesnt satisfy your need for speed, then youve probably thought about racing on a track. The main benefit to riding on a track is the controlled environment—everyone is riding in the same direction, the condition of the pavement is predictable and there are no unexpected obstacles. Heres how to get started.
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Meet the WRN team, including our Leadership Board members and staff! These women and men play a variety of roles in the motorcycle community, but whether their specialties are test-riding new motorcycles or documenting their riding adventures for our readers, they’re all part of what makes Women Riders Now (WRN) the definitive source for women and motorcycling news.
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Many riders have questions about the proper way to make a U-turn. In this installment of Riding Right, riding instructor Jerry Palladino gives us a quick lesson on U-turns that comes straight from his book, “Ride Like A Pro.”
Riding Right: Making the Perfect U-Turn, Updated with Video!