Editor’s Blog: Daytona Bike Week Activities for Women
Plus, life-changing dual-sport rides and more
2/20/2012, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Roar Motorcycles, based just near Daytona Beach, Fla., recently came onboard as a supporter of Women Riders Now. We’re excited to help promote what Roar has going on as the only female-focused motorcycle dealership in the country that is also manufacturing a custom-built motorcycle designed with women in mind.
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Editor’s Blog: Motorcycling Sidenotes, Week of January 23, 2012
Women and motorcycling history immortalized
1/23/2012, By Genevieve Schmitt
Harley-Davidson licensed fine artist David Uhl unveiled his latest painting in his “Woman of Harley” series last week, and it features none other than 86-year-old rider Gloria Tramontin Struck, portrayed in her early days as a motorcyclist. Check out this and other women riders being immortalized in the latest Editor's Blog.
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Editor’s Blog: All-Women Events for 2012
More on AMA Conference & Biker Belles, plus auto and snowmobile events
12/12/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Just got word that the Biker Belles 2012 ride date has been announced. It will take place on August 8, 2012 (a Wednesday), during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The schedule and format of the ride looks much the same as last year, but of course we’re hoping that three times as many women will show up.
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Editor’s Blog: Details on Long Beach Motorcycle Show
What’s going on for and with women, plus a WRN discount!
12/9/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
The Long Beach stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show series, scheduled for December 9-11, is typically one of the biggest and most exciting shows on the tour, with a number of well-known motorcycle riders making appearances. This is because much of the motorcycle industry is based in Southern California, so it’s easy for industry representatives to be there.
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Editor’s Blog: Motorcycling Sidenotes, Week of November 14
More on the motorcycle shows
11/15/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
This week we posted a story on the upcoming series of the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows. If you’re wondering why there isn’t a dedicated women riders section like there was last year, we've got your explanation. Don't miss that and lots more hot-off-the-presses news in this week's Editor's Blog.
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Editor’s Blog: Motorcycling Sidenotes, Week of October 17
Details on the Love Ride, plus motorcycle adventure travel
10/18/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
Genevieve's just back from a test ride in LA, so check out a preview of her upcoming review of California Scooter Company's 150cc 5-speed motorcycles. Plus, details on the Love Ride, new adventure motorcycle travel opportunities and more.
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Editor’s Blog: Motorcycling Sidenotes, Week of August 22
Preview of Sturgis highlights and more
8/23/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
I’ve been back from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just two weeks, and I’m still catching my breath as I pore over hundreds of photos and several hours of video that I shot. Our goal at Women Riders Now is to deliver finely crafted stories as opposed to hastily posted photos and quickly written news copy in an effort to be the first online source to get you the story.
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Editor’s Blog: Motorcycling News, Week of August 8
Hoka Hey Challenge and more Sturgis updates
8/8/2011, By Genevieve Schmitt, Editor
You’ve probably heard of the Hoka Hey Challenge, a motorcycle endurance ride that has riders traveling 10,000 miles through 48 states and several Canadian provinces to win a $250,000 grand prize.
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