PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Stryker Vest
Fashion meets ultimate protection
2/21/2012, By Rachael Westfall, Photos by Salvador Maltbie
I’ve had my fair share of falls and crashes with my motorcycle, but having the right gear to protect my body made all the difference when it came to recovery. If anything was loose or too big, I paid for it. Luckily, that was back before gear manufacturers began to focus on the needs of women riders and create gear that fits snugly and comfortably so women can have a safer ride.
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Cat Out’a Hell Armored Hoodie
Cool, spunky style with some added protection
2/21/2012, By Rachael Westfall, Photos by Salvador Maltbie
In the sportbiking lifestyle, sometimes fashion outweighs function. Many of today’s female sportbike riders prefer edgy, alternative garments with spunky designs and vibrant colors. So the quest becomes finding pieces that are fun to wear but also provide a level of protection.
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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide
Ideas for women (and men) that won't break the bank!
12/13/2011
Still have a few (or a lot) of items to check off your holiday shopping list? Don't despair. Here are some perfect gifts for the motorcycle-loving loved ones in your life. And with most of these items coming in at less than $50, you won't even have to break the bank. So go ahead and get shopping.
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Holiday Gift Guide: Books & DVDs
Motorcycle adventures for under the tree
12/13/2011
What could be better in the chilly winter months than curling up with a good book or movie? When it's too cold to ride, you can at least live vicariously through stories or documentaries. Here are some great books and DVDs to let you—or a loved one—do just that.
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Book Review: “Live Full Throttle”
Life lessons from friends who faced cancer
12/8/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Cancer sucks. Let’s face it, there’s nothing appealing about living with the disease or being told you have it. Many books have been written about how to live with cancer, some from the medical community and some from survivors. Now, for the first time, comes a book about cancer from a motorcyclist’s point of view.
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GIFT IDEA: Book Review: “Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment”
Taking control of one’s own destiny
12/1/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Let me start by saying that my review of “Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment” may be biased because I am included in the book, but this is the first women’s motorcycling book I have agreed to be a part of because I felt author Liz Jansen had a vision and purpose for serving the greater community of women.
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Exclusive Holiday Deals for WRN Readers
WRN's Annual Advertiser Holiday Gift Guide
11/25/2011
It’s that time of year again—holiday shopping season! At WRN, our advertisers truly value women motorcycle riders. That's why many of them are offering you exclusive deals for the holidays. Check out these great products and start shopping.
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Powerlet Heated Jacket Liner & Power Outlet
The benefits of plugging in
11/13/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
OK, I’m embarrassed. I normally turn around product reviews in six to eight months, but this review of Powerlet’s heated gear has taken me almost three years to write. Why? Because I was gun shy. I always said I wouldn’t succumb to using heated gear. If it’s so cold that I need heated clothing, then I ain’t ridin’—that’s been my mantra all these years.
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