1 woman, 10 countries, 3,000 miles on a Yamaha around Europe
July 22, 2008
Community nurse, Lou Hartley is off on an exciting three-week tour of Europe by motorcycle. She will be visiting 10 countries and aims to raise a grand total of £40,000 for cancer charities: The Lavender Trust, Douglas Macmillan Research, Maggie’s Centre Nottingham and The Willow Foundation.
Special SALE on all women’s merchandise!
July 15, 2008
From now until 07/31/2008 we will take 10% off any ladies apparel purchased in the store. Come on ladies, there are some very nice designs in there. And you gents could score points by getting your little cupcake something special for the road.
Here’s just an example:
Check out our merchandise and remember the sale only lasts until the end of the month.
REVVING UP
July 14, 2008
Thanks to Train’s good girl-friend Brenda Fox for this heads up. Please visit her site often! http://www.womenmotorcyclist.com/
Please click for larger. It’s a really great pic we’d hate for you to miss
REVVING UP
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson Inc. said yesterday it will buy Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group for US$39 million plus debt to boost its presence in Europe, giving it entry into the popular performance bike market there. Harley will assume US$70 million in MV Agusta’s existing bank debt. The company makes premium sport motorcycles under its brand and lightweight motorcycles under the Cagiva brand.
Bike for Breast Cancer - EWC Top 50 Rally Park Charity Ride
May 24, 2008
Top 50 Rally Park, Independent Cycle Inc., and Legend Air-Suspension have joined forces to celebrate and honor women bikers by continuing the new Sturgis tradition of Top 50 Rally Park’s “Women’s Day” Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Top 50 Rally Park.
Purr Precedes the Roar of Harleys at Retsil Veterans Home
May 23, 2008
Paige McCartey, a member of the Ladies of Harley, shows Sophia Rose, a resident of the Washington Veterans Home at Retsil, a Harley T-shirt the club gave to her Thursday when they visited women veterans and wives of male veterans at the home. (LENNA HIMMELSTEIN | KITSAP SUN)
This is just a terrific story! We honor and respect all our veterans as we celebrate their servie this weekend. Yes, I know I’ve said something similar before. But it bears repeating. Remember, our freedom isn’t free.
V-Twin Mama - A Great Resource for Women Riders
May 22, 2008
I just wanted to let our female readers know about a great resource I found while doing research. VTwin Mama is a terrific site for all your questions about getting started riding, riding techniques, how to fix your bike and much, much more. There really is a wealth of information here.
More and more women are choosing to ride today. This may be for economic reasons are for the lifestyle. Yet alot of us may be a little uncertain where to begin, afraid to ask, or overwhelmed. If this describes your situation, then this is the site for you. No question is to basic or too advanced. VTwin Mama can answer them for you.
In addition the site has links to riding gear, clothing, books and other resources. Check it out today. VTwinMama
KRYPTONITE ANNOUNCES DATES FOR ITS WOMEN’S RIDING ESSENTIALS
May 10, 2008
Jody Perewitz & Nicole Hoffman Roesch Share Motorcycle
Knowledge Coast to Coast
Canton, MA May 7, 2008 - Kryptonite, a brand within the Security Technologies Sector of Ingersoll Rand Company Limited, announces the first three dates of its new Women’s Riding Essentials program. Jody Perewitz and Nicole Hoffman Roesch will share their extensive experience and knowledge with women riders who may just be starting out. The series is for women only and starts in June.
Brenda Fox Has a New Website
May 6, 2008
Many of you know Brenda as a journalist, motorcycle spokesperson and enthusiast. Those of us who are lucky enough to be close to her know her as a bubbly, passionate, “what you see is what you get” human being. It’s a cliche to say that someone is beautiful inside and out, but it goes further with Brenda. She has such an energy and verve for life you can actually feel it when you are around her.
We want to respect Brenda’s privacy as much as possible. But, some of you are aware that she has been dealing with some medical issues lately and is very much in need of support, financial and emotional. Brenda says that when she thought she had no family around to support her in her time of need, she got online and found a whole new family full of love, encouragement, compassion and support.
Some friends of Brenda’s have started a web site that is still in its early stages. The address is
May 5, 2008 Greg Williams Friday, May 02, 2008 Motorcycling isn’t just for men — and Vicki Gray is out to prove it today with International Female Ride Day. Since the invention of the powered two-wheeler, women have shown an interest in this unique form of transportation. Take, for example, Augusta and Adeline Van Buren. In 1916, the sisters rode a 1.0-L Indian Power Plus motorcycles from New York to Los Angeles. They were the first women to cross the U.S. on motorcycles. And that’s the kind of pluck ‘cyclist Gray appreciates. Gray, 49, is the webmaster of www.motoress.com, an Internet site dedicated to women and motorcycles. She is also the instigator of International Female Ride Day. Gray — motorcycle racer, instructor and riding coach — hopes all women motorcyclists and scooterists ride today. The purpose of the event is to encourage women motorcyclists to “Just Ride!” as the campaign slogan suggests. There is no set destination and there is no charity attached. According to the website, the campaign was created to highlight the number of women who ride and build female rider awareness. Worldwide participation in the event is expected in countries such as Australia, Canada, Britain and the U.S. This is the second Female Ride Day; Gray initially launched the ride in 2007 as National Female Ride Day. She notes, however, that Canada’s participation was a little lacklustre last year. “I want women to celebrate the day and make it their own,” Gray says from her Toronto office. “I’ve been hearing from women all over the world, as well as Canada. And it looks like Canadian participation will be better this year.” Her Motoress.com site averages 1,000 unique visitors a day, and can generate between 20,000 to 35,000 hits a day. According to Jo-Anne Farquhar, manager of communications for the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council of Canada, the number of women showing an interest in riding is on the rise. April 9, 2008 Many thanks to Jody for providing us with these notes and pics! Dave recently went to Texas for the Nascar race in Dallas. He got a little side tracked on Saturday. He flew to Austin from Dallas for the day to attend a car show hosted by Jesse James. The show was packed with wicked cool cars according to Dave. He even got some pictures of a few. The event was busy with guests and the weather was even better to top it off. Dave also got to see a long time friend, tattoo artist Jack Rudy. I am sure there was good conversation between Jesse, Dave, and Jack. Dave said that is was nice to hang out with Jesse and catch up on times. Dave was surrounded by celebrities all weekend. Friday night he watched the Big and Rich concert from the side of the stage with Nascar driver Ryan Newman. Then he hung out at the coaches with all the Nascar Officials, Drivers, and Crew Cheifs. He watched the race on Sunday from the suites with the mayor of Ft. Worth, Ruth Buzzy from Laugh-in, and the coach for the Green Bay Packers! After a busy weekend Dave is back in action here at the shop. Our latest project is in full swing, a Suzuki Hayabusa. Check out our blog for some more pictures! Thanks! 
I am woman, hear me roar down the open road
For The Calgary Herald
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