New Women’s Riding Jackets to Keep You Cool and Safe

Functional, technical, and fashionable gear from Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Dainese, Klim, and Belstaff

7/10/2021
Staying cool is key during hot summer riding but it’s also important to continue wearing gear that will save your skin and bones during a mishap. Here are some great new women’s riding jackets that will keep you both looking and feeling cooler this summer.
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Your Reviews: Forma Adventure Low Motorcycle Boots

Lightweight, waterproof, and comfort features for men and women riders

7/8/2021, By Donna Farrell
The Forma waterproof low-shaft adventure-style boot is comfortable for miles of hiking while providing good protection for riding on the street and less technical gravel and dirt roads. Reader Donna Farrell offers her impressions here.
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Product Review: My Medic First Aid Kit for Motorcyclists

A quality first aid kit specifically built for motorcycle riders and adventurers

6/18/2021, By Sara Liberte
Riding motorcycles exposes you to the elements which is part of what makes riding so thrilling and rewarding. But this is also why it’s important to make a first aid kit part of your motorcycling “essentials.” My Medic’s Moto Medic kit includes first aid supplies applicable to the specific needs of the most common injuries and ailments that occur both on the road and trail in a neatly organized waterproof case.
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Product Review: Schuberth C4 PRO Women Helmet

Premium lightweight and quiet flip-up helmet designed for the woman rider

5/14/2021, By Sarah Schilke, WRN Co-chairwoman
Schuberth product expert and Women Riders Now Co-chairwoman, Sarah Schilke, reviews the third generation of the popular modular helmet specifically designed to fit a woman's face. This latest version gets updated comfort, construction, and visibility features while maintaining the previous version's trusted safety, ventilation, and aerodynamics.
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Book Review: The MotoLady's Book of Women Who Ride: Motorcycle Adventurers, Racers, Builders, Pioneers & More

Alicia Mariah Elfving features 74 prominent female motorcyclists from around the globe

5/11/2021, By Tricia Szulewski, Editor
The MotoLady's new book highlights women motorcyclists from around the globe who have contributed to the heritage of motorcycling in a big way. Colorful imagery and words honor female racers, stunters, customizers, creators, influencers, and history-makers.
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Women Riders Now Basic Guide to Gearing Up to Ride a Motorcycle in Dirt

Helmets, boots, gloves, jerseys, pants, armor, and eye protection made for riders who venture off-road

4/12/2021, By Sarah Schilke, WRN Leadership Board Co-chairwoman
Off-road, dirt bikes, dual-sport, adventure (ADV) riding—many street motorcyclists don’t know the difference between these off-pavement categories and what the specific needs for riding gear are. Whether you are new to riding motorcycles or have been riding on the road for years but are interested in venturing off the paved path, you need to gear up to protect your body. In this article we offer a look at all the gear a new off-road rider needs to suit up and stay safe.
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Women’s Harley-Davidson Orange Hi-Vis Rain Suit

Stay dry with this attention-getting waterproof jacket and pants

3/26/2021, By Rebecca Carter Littmann, Photos by Tricia Szulewski
A little rain shouldn’t stop us from getting in a great motorcycle ride! But being prepared means having gear that will keep you dry, comfortable, and safe. Harley-Davidson’s Hi-Vis rain jacket and pants do just that, and pack down small enough to stow in a saddlebag so you’re ready when the storm clouds roll in.
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Our Best Picks for Women’s Motorcycle Cruiser Boots

Our top choices in footwear for riding Harleys, Indians, and other cruisers

1/5/2021, By Women Riders Now Staff and Leadership Board
We began our riding boot buying guide with an overview of the different styles available to motorcycle riders. In this article, we share our own personal favorite boots for riding cruiser bikes and tell you why we love them.
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Reader Review: SW-MOTECH Legend Gear LC Saddlebags

Quick-release retro styled canvas panniers for a vintage look and modern convenience

11/1/2020, By Gosia Paszczuk, Naugatuck, Connecticut
WRN reader Gosia Paszczuk shares her thoughts on SW-MOTECH's Legend Gear waxed canvas side bags that she says are stuffable and stylish. Read her review, then consider sending us a review of your own.
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WRN Top Picks: Best Women’s Motorcycle Touring Boots

Our favorite footwear for riding a sport tourer, tourer, bagger, or any street bike

11/2/2020, By Women Riders Now Staff and Leadership Board
We began our riding boot buying guide with an overview of the different styles available to motorcycle riders. In this article, we share our own personal favorite touring boots and tell you why we love them.
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