Canada's Women Riders Festival Wraps Up
Significant first year event
8/28/2010, Story and photos by Tricia Szulewski
The Deerhurst Resort, nestled on 800 acres of rolling wooded countryside, beside Peninsula Lake in the small town of Huntsville, Ontario, made the big time this past June when it hosted the 36th annual G8 summit. Just two months later, from August 12-15, the resort was also the suiting locale for the inaugural International Women Riders Congress and Festival.
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What do you wear on your feet when you ride?
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Women's Sportbike Rally Gearing Up in the Smokies
WRN signs as a sponsor
8/23/2010
An impressive list of sponsors are coming on board in support of the fifth annual Women’s Sportbike Rally taking place in the Great Smoky Mountains September 10-12. Women Riders Now recently signed on as an affiliate level sponsor for the second time, while Draggin’ Jeans has signed on as presenting sponsor for the third year in a row.
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Diva Amy's Lucky Breaks
Following her dream and loving life
8/22/2010, By Diva Amy Skaling
Years ago at the start of my working life, I vowed to have a career, not a job. I was lucky enough to discover what I loved doing at an early age. I can honestly say I've had a career I truly loved for 29 years working as a sales representative for Sport Obermeyer, a family owned company based in Aspen, Colorado.
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2010 Recap
Rebound from the recession
8/18/2010, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
The 70th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now history and by all accounts the 7-day official event that ended Sunday, August 15, is shaping up to be a record attendance year with early estimates around 600,000, up from the 442,000 in 2009. The increase was expected as milestone-rally years like the 70th always attract larger crowds.
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New Motorcycles for 2011
Harley-Davidson and Suzuki unveil new models
8/5/2010
Harley-Davidson and Suzuki are introducing several new models for 2011. Harley-Davidson is debuting the new SuperLow, on which Women Riders Now editor Genevieve Schmitt got an exclusive test ride. Also for 2011 is the race inspired XR1200X, and the Road Glide Ultra, a new touring model. In addition, four CVO models are being unveiled.
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EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: New 2011 Sportster 883L SuperLow
Redefining the Sportster ride
7/27/2010, By Genevieve Schmitt, Photos by Wes Allison
Harley-Davidson is unveiling a brand new Sportster today and Women Riders Now has an exclusive review. The Sportster 883L SuperLow redefines the ride of the Sportster as we know it. WRN editor Genevieve Schmitt is the first online journalist to spend an entire day riding the SuperLow in an exclusive test ride.
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APPAREL REVIEW: Shift Riding Jeans & Leather Jacket
Great combination of protection and style
7/26/2010, By Genevieve Schmitt, Photos by Rene Bruce
I'm starting to feel naked these days, naked wearing my regular blue jeans, that is, when riding my motorcycle. As I add up more time and miles my desire to ride while wearing armored gear from head to toe is becoming stronger. I think it has something to do with feeling our mortality more as we age.
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READER PRODUCT REVIEW: Slix Kevlar Lined Riding Jeans
By Leah Petersen, New York City, New York
7/20/2010
Stunt rider Leah Petersen needs the best protection possible when doing wheelies and other stunts on her Kawasaki Ninja 636. She recently purchased Slix jeans, a feminine leather-like jean, that is actually denim, lined with Kevlar and another abrasion resistant material. Being safe and wearing protective gear is a requirement for Leah in her work of stunt riding. Check out her video review.
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