Are Motorcycles Just for Men? — Part 2

In Part 1 of this article we established the fact that women make a big impact in the sport of motorcycling.
“With training and experience, women can and often do become as good or better than men with the same training and experience. — Joanna Murray”
Now, let’s look at how long women have been involved in [...]

Are Motorcycles Just for Men? — Part 1

Is motorcycling just for men? Not on your life!
The latest statistics indicate that one out of ten U.S. motorcycle owners is a woman. With 6,617,000 documented owners in 2003 that converts to about 662,000 female motorcycle owners.
Another study from the Motorcycle Industry Council reports that out of an estimated 23 million motorcycle operators, roughly [...]

Women’s Motorcycle Gear — 4 Tips to Selecting the Right Gear

Selecting the right woman’s riding gear can be a challenge, but it can also be fun.
Many factors will influence your choice of motorcycle riding gear. Some of the most important are: the type of riding you will be doing, the kind of weather conditions you’ll be riding in and your budget.
Here are some [...]

My Dad Bought a Motorycle… and Now He Smiles!

Publishing Note: My daughter wrote this article (by herself for the most part) after I bought my Honda VFR, years ago. For some reason, both my kids were as excited as I was — or close to it.
Hi my name is Maddie and David Mixson is my dad. I am going to tell the story [...]