Updated List of Beginner Motorcycles Plus, find out what WRN readers have to say about them 7/12/2009: The first question most people ask when deciding to ride a motorcycle is, "What bike is the best for me in terms of fit and for building confidence and practicing skills?" WRN has updated its hugely popular section called "I Want To Ride A Motorcycle" with a new list of beginner bikes -- and since last week when we first posted this we've added one more important motorcycle to the list. Read the full story.

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WRN Reviews The Vulcan 1700 Family of Motorcycles Should women get excited over a new 1700cc bike? 7/6/2009: Kawasaki has stepped it up a notch with its all new addition to the popular Vulcan line, the 1700. There are four variations of this large-sized cruiser from the stripped down Classic to the luxury touring Voyager. WRN contributor Carla King breaks it all down for us by explaining the virtues of each of the four new Vulcans, which also include the Classic LT and the Nomad. Read the full story.

Accessories Are A Girl's Best Friend WRN Editor shares how she customizes her bike 6/27/2009: WRN editor, Genevieve Schmitt, shares how has customized and accessorized her 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide in the newest WRN Feature Article. Genevieve was reluctant to upgrade to a full bagger, but when she finally took the plunge, the bike had to be all her own. Read the full story.

Women Who Ride To Work Every Day Benefits & challenges of two-wheeling it to the office 6/22/2009: Millions of people rode their motorcycle, scooter or trike to work on Monday June 15 for the International Ride To Work Day, but some women and men ride to work every day. They say they love feeling that rejuvenation and early morning energy that a motorcycle provides riding to work Monday through Friday. Read the full story.

BMW To Offer Demo Rides at Women's Conference Summer event for all women riders not to be missed 6/18/2009: BMW Motorrad USA will be bringing out its demo fleet of street and dual-sport motorcycles to The 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell on August 19-22 in Keystone, Colorado. The demo rides are available to all registered participants and there are still plenty of slots available to register for this exciting conference that's not to be missed if you're a woman rider. Read the full story.

Ride To Work Day is Monday June 15 Motorcyclists encouraged to ride to work 6/15/2009: On Monday, June 15, the number of motorcycles and scooters on roads and highways more than doubled as many riders became two-wheeled commuters to the office in support of Ride To Work Day. Ride To Work is a non-profit organization that promotes this day each year to help demonstrate that riding is an efficient, economical form of personal transportation which makes parking easier and helps traffic flow better. Read the full story.

Betsy and an All-Girl Group Head to Laughlin Get inspired to organize a similar ride 6/8/2009: Backroads With Betsy columnist Betsy Huelskamp and WRN Editor Genevieve Schmitt head to Laughlin for the 2009 Laughlin River Run and bring WRN readers along for the ride. From basking in the Southern Nevada desert sunshine, to hitting the backroads and exploring ghost towns, the weekend was full of good old-fashioned girlfriend fun -- the reason so many women are getting into motorcycle riding today. Read the full story.

Risk-free 12-Month Test Ride on A Scooter Piaggio has an offer that's hard to refuse 6/8/2009: If you've been tempted to join America's rapidly growing scooter community but your plans have been idle because you're not sure whether you were born to ride, the time to discover your inner scooteristi is right now. Piaggio, importer of Piaggio, Vespa and Aprilia scooters, is inviting consumers on a risk-free 12 Month Test Ride, an industry first. Read the full story.

WRN Reviews the Yamaha FZ6R Sportbike with features women riders appreciate 5/29/2009: With the economy blowing gaskets and popping tires, what better time to check out a smooth riding, fuel efficient, fun-to-ride sportbike. Yamaha has just introduced the all new FZ6R. It has a lower price tag and all the zip of other 600cc Yamaha sportbikes. Plus, it's low seat height and light weight make this an ideal motorcycle for women who prefer sport style riding. Read the full story.

Putting Together A Motorcycle Tool kit What's important to have with you on the road 5/29/2009: We asked custom motorcycle builder and mechanic Athena Ransom of Vagabond Chopper Company what she has in her motorcycle tool kit when she goes on an extended trip. Backroads are scenic and fun to ride; but that means you may find yourself far from a service station. Whether you plan to undertake roadside repairs yourself or ask for help, it is always good to be prepared. Read the full story.

Getting Back in the Saddle After an Accident Recovering mentally and emotionally 5/26/2009: Many people have a hard time getting back on a motorcycle after being involved in an accident on their bike. Fear, apprehension, and anxiety can prevent a person from returning to the saddle and enjoying all the benefits of motorcycling. Read the full story.

More People Riding Motorcycles Than Ever Before Women and youth greatest growth segments 5/21/2009: Motorcycling is growing and rapidly becoming more mainstream at the start of the new millennium, says the latest census of two-wheeling. The number of American households that own motorcycles jumped 26 percent from 2003 to 2008, while the overall number of U.S. households increased roughly 5 percent. During the same period, the motorcycle population grew 19 percent while the U.S. population rose by about 5 percent. Read the full story.

New Updates on AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference Thousands of women riders to gather this summer 5/18/2009: The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Women and Motorcycling Conference held August 19-22, 2009, in Keystone, Colorado, is fast approaching with more activities added to the schedule and more motorcycle companies getting involved. Yamaha and Kawasaki are the latest manufacturers to announce their involvement with the conference. Read the full story.