tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41120016814337117742011-12-15T05:04:17.612-06:00An online magazine for lady motorcycle enthusiasts, including relevant articles on training, bike reviews, event information, and more!Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10277981138185804875noreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112001681433711774.post-74214459828744388032010-10-25T09:47:00.015-05:002010-10-25T10:46:54.246-05:00

Here are some pictures from my trip to Sturgis with my husband. They have been keeping me going as we approach fall and the close of riding season...The trip up was a little bit eerie to someone who comes from a place where you can't gaze in any given direction without seeing a building. The windmills against the backdrop of so much empty space looked kind of alien.We kept passing all of the

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I hope everyone is having a great time at the rally this week!My husband and I are actually headed to Sturgis on Saturday. We'll be there the week after the rally just riding around and seeing the sights - we figured it's best to miss the crowds since it's my first time.I am very excited and will post any cool pictures from our trip here throughout the week!

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Wow - what a week! It's definitely been a tough one for me, and I've had a great deal on my mind lately between work and school starting again. My usual escape is retreating into a book, internet surfing, or just curling up and getting some much-needed sleep, but this past weekend I decided to detail my motorcycle.Detailing your motorcycle is actually an excellent way to bond with your bike.

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This Sunday afternoon, weather permitting, I shall be detailing my pretty little Sportster as part of getting her back on her proverbial feet (tires?). I'll post the details when I'm finished - it's actually quite an involved process for those wishing to do it the right way, and with their own two hands. Really, detailing your motorcycle is an extremely relaxing exercise; it's almost meditative

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Well, it's been a few years.My Sportster has sat in her garage gathering dust, I'm sorry to say.To explain... I started law school in the fall of 2008 and everything else has taken a back seat since then. I have gone on my occasional joy ride when I haven't been too busy, but sadly I just have not had the time to dedicate to riding or motorcycles that I would like.This saddens me in a lot of ways

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The following press release was issued by the Village of Grayslake in Illinois on Friday evening regarding an event held by Austin's Saloon that was to receive an anticipated 40,000 attendees from around the country."Based upon law enforcement information obtained today, Grayslake officials have cancelled the permit for the Ironhorse Bike Show event that was to be held Sunday, May 4th at the Lake

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MILWAUKEE (April 28, 2008) -Over the past decade, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling – seeking the freedom and empowerment associated with riding solo on the open road. Today, in celebration of the growing presence of women in the sport, Harley-Davidson is participating in International Female Ride Day and encouraging female riders around the world to allocate time to hit

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I know right now the mere thought of riding is probably torture, at least if you are in this neck of the woods and wondering when we're going to get the next surprise blast of snow, but eventually it's going to get warm again and why not celebrate with thousands of other ladies around the world during International Female Ride Day!The date is May 2nd, which is a Friday, and the tradition was

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Just for the record: it's presently March 27th and it's snowing outside here in Northern Illinois. I personally feel that this is a crime against humanity. Anyone else agree with me? Another area receiving their dose of dreadful weather is Milwaukee, Wisconsin: home of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, site of the upcoming 105th Anniversary Celebration, as well as host to the brand-new,

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Well, with the wind chill it's in the negatives here in the Chicagoland area.Not much opportunity for doing motorcycle-related things, but no worries - I'll have more articles up as the weather gets nicer and we get ready to kick off the 2008 riding season.Stay warm!

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Hi ladies!November is going to be an interesting month for me, as I'll be participating in the increasingly popular National Novel Writing Month. Because of this, I won't have much time for updating this website with inspired articles about women who ride - although, I AM writing my novel about a woman who rides a motorcycle, so you can expect a few excerpts here and there - and thus I am asking

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This is probably the most commonly-asked question about women and motorcycles on the web. What is the best motorcycle for a woman? Especially a woman who is just starting to ride. What is, hands down, the best beginner bike?The answer isn't as simple as most people would believe. Many people would automatically plop you down on either a Honda Rebel or something similar, and tell you that this is

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Harley has recently come out with a new program known as the Garage Party. It is encouraging all of its dealerships to participate, in the hopes of further educating women about motorcycles and the motorcycle industry.This week, I wanted to know if any of you have participated in any of these events! You can reply using the "comment" feature and share your experience - did you enjoy it? Would you

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It's starting to get chilly out, but that doesn't mean you can't still spend some quality time with your ride! Fall and Winter are great times to do modifications and general maintenance on your motorcycle that you don't want to do during the summer because you'd rather be out riding it!Before going into that, however, you want to make sure that your bike is ready for winter storage. It will not

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Before getting into this week's topic, I just wanted to mention for anyone interested and living in the Chicagoland area, Woodstock Harley-Davidson is having a special event called "Ladies... So You Want to Ride?" on October 20th starting at 12 PM, CST. It's an opportunity for any woman who is interested in riding but is just now starting out or wants more information before giving it a try to

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Well, so far we've covered heads and eyes, body and hands, and finally we'll discuss legs and feet! Anyone up for a round of "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes"?When generally cruising around town at speeds of 55 MPH or lower in 75+ degree weather, you usually do not need to wear more than a good, sturdy pair of jeans. You definitely never want to wear a pair of shorts while riding. There are

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Aside from the necessary head and eye gear, two other items you will want to invest in are a good riding jacket and a pair of sturdy gloves.A riding jacket is made of some solid, sturdy material, usually leather, though other synthetic fabrics are available as well. Not only will these jackets protect you from the elements, but they also provide additional protection in case of an accident.

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It’s important to wear appropriate riding gear whenever you decide to go out on your motorcycle. Specially designed clothing can provide you with protection from both the elements and severe injury if worn consistently and correctly. I’d like to present a series of short articles over the next couple of weeks covering these items. We will start with head gear.The most important item to wear while

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Motorcycle enthusiasts tend to have their own language. This can be confusing for a beginner, so here’s some help in translating just what everyone is talking about! This list is by no means definitive, and I’d love it if people would post additions and keep the list going!Bagger: Refers to touring-style bikes, which have extra luggage capacity; examples: Honda Goldwing, Harley Classic; luggage

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The first thing I noticed when I sat down on this bike is the handlebars. They sit much wider than any of the other bikes I've ridden so far, and I personally found this very enjoyable. I felt like it was a more natural riding position for me. It felt a bit more like a steering wheel. I think someone with shorter arms might have some trouble with this setup, however, so if you fall into that

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I have to confess something: I think I fell in love. I feel exceedingly guilty for cheating on my Sportster this way, and I am sure I will never live it down. I just don’t know how you can say “no” to a wide front tire flattening the road out for you, a lower center of gravity that comforts you during those harder-leaning turns, and handling that essentially lets the bike drive itself. I

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Today I’d like to tie together two of my favorite subjects: fitness and riding. I think it’s extremely important to be in good physical condition when you ride. Even if you are not striving towards a particular fitness goal or trying to lose weight, there are things you can do to benefit yourself and make riding a motorcycle more comfortable and enjoyable and to avoid injury while you are riding,

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A while ago, I made the decision to install a sissy bar on my 2007 XL50 Sportster. I figured why not – you never know when it will come in handy. Even if you don’t plan to ride with a passenger, if you are a beginning rider and ever drop your bike, the sissy bar is a good place to grab it while you are trying to lift it back up! While this modification is relatively simple, it takes a bit of

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An engine guard is a good idea for beginners to have on their bikes. Often you’ll start out riding slowly in parking lots, and if you drop your bike at all, an engine guard will protect your legs and also prevent some types of cosmetic damage to your bike. Installation of an engine guard does not guarantee that you will always be protected, as they do not help much at higher speeds, hence the

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I am still learning a lot about the parts that make up my bike. I've never been particularly technical-minded, but it's important to know a few basics so you can pinpoint problems or demonstrate some general knowledge. Here are a few diagrams, drawn up courtsey of the lovely miss Jessica Anderson, a fellow lady rider and motorcycle extraordinaire. The bikes pictured are both Harley-Davidson Dyna

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The first thing I thought when I approached this bike was, “Wow. That’s pretty big.” I had ridden, to date: dirt bikes, my Sportster, another loaner Sportster while mine was in the shop, a Dyna Street Bob, and the Buell Blast I used for my training class. I wanted to ride something with bags, as I haven’t buckled and installed saddlebags on my own bike yet, and I needed something that would be

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Why Women RideMore than a decade ago, only about 3% of the motorcycles owned in the US were owned by women. That number has since changed drastically to as much as 12% in 2004! Women are no longer content to cling onto the back anymore and are finding their own enjoyment in being in the driver’s seat. There’s also been a huge increase in the number of women enrolling in motorcycle training

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Please note: this is specific to Illinois exams only. Other states have different exams, although this exam has become increasingly popular. Please check the manuals and guides for your specific state before going to take your M-class exam.Before taking your M-class road test, you are required to have your learner’s permit for at least the day beforehand. If you’ve driven a car, you know how to

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Location: Woodstock Harley-Davidson & Buell Illinois; sponsored by Michigan State University, they also have classes in MichiganPrice: $395Times: Thursday: 6-10 PM, mandatory classroom session; Friday: 5-9 PM, riding; Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM, ridingEquipment: Beginners will be assigned a Buell Blast, more experienced riders may use a Road King; must use a school bike for this

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