Editor’s Blog: Women Ride in Record Numbers
Thousands (maybe millions!) ride on International Female Ride Day
5/21/2013, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
On Friday, May 3, women motorcyclists from Alexandria, Minn., to Capetown, South Africa, to Budapest, Hungary, hopped in the saddle to show the world that more women than ever are riding their own.
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Watch a promo for International Female Ride Day!
Check out this video promoting International Female Ride Day featuring WRN editor Genevieve Schmitt being videotaped from a helicopter!
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Reader Jacket Review: Fox Creek Leather Motorcycle Jacket
A step above the traditional leather jacket
5/21/2013, By Theresa Clark; Eagle Creek, Oregon
I was introduced to Fox Creek Leather when my husband was in need of a new motorcycle jacket. We were looking for something well-constructed, durable, and made in the United States. The garments from Fox Creek Leather seemed to fit the bill, so we placed an order for a men's leather riding jacket.
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Autism the Subject of New Motorcycling-Themed Novel
“Silence and Thunder” tells of a rider's life-changing journey
5/21/2013
Looking for a good read to throw in your saddlebag this summer? “Silence and Thunder” is a new book that we think will appeal to many motorcyclists (and anyone who enjoys an inspiring and heart-rending story).
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Pliers You've Just Gotta Have!
VamPLIERS save the day!
5/13/2013, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Why am I smiling while holding a set of pliers? Because every once in a while, I get pretty excited about a new gadget I receive to review. The latest is this cool set of pliers cleverly called VamPLIERS. I don’t know how I lived without them!
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WOMEN RIDERS MONTH: Harley-Davidson Seeking Rider Stories
Ten winners receive $200 HD gift card and more
5/7/2013
Women Riders Month is in full swing and Harley-Davidson is doing its part in spotlighting female motorcycle riders during the month of May. From May 1 to May 15, 2013, fans are encouraged to share stories of incredible women riders through a crowd-sourcing application called "Fan Machine" on Harley-Davidson’s Facebook page.
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Product Review: Georgia II Women's Jacket from Fly Racing
Low-cost, full-featured, three-season textile jacket
5/6/2013, By Tricia Szulewski
Although most riders associate the gear from Fly Racing with dirt bikes and other forms of off-road motorcycling, the company has been beefing up its line of street motorcycle gear, offering a small collection of women's street-biking apparel that includes jackets, pants and gloves.
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MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2013 Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S.
A blacked-out touring bike without all the "bigness"
5/4/2013, By Donya Carlson; Photos by Brian J. Nelson
Black is all the rage these days in custom motorcycling—gloss black, matte black, and every shade of black in between. Now Suzuki is getting in on the action with its new touring-equipped 2013 Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S.
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