Women Riders Speak is an interview series with female motorcyclists. Through their stories, they illustrate the transformative relationship between women and motorcycles. Rose Davidson, who lives in New York City, talks about her determination to become a rider.  After passing the MSF course on her second try (after private lessons), then riding around her block [...]

Women Riders Speak is an interview series with female motorcyclists. Through their stories, they illustrate the transformative role motorcycling has played in their life. In this interview, read how Kelley Dietrich strongly questioned whether she could manage it physically – and if  it was even responsible to start riding as a single mom of an eight-year-old. If [...]

Women Riders Speak is an interview series about women and motorcycles. Through their stories, women illustrate the transformative role motorcycling has played in their life. In this interview, read about Julie Dorie’s beginner “joy ride” and how she overcame the fear it caused. What prompted you to get into motorcycling? My very first ride on [...]

Everyone has an adventure gene and excels in at least one area. It may buried under a few layers, or dormant for the time being, but everyone has something. And hard as it may be for those of us who ride to understand, there are reasons people give it a try when their heart isn’t [...]

Stopping for the night during a motorcycle journey is a stark reminder of how much baggage I’m carrying. It doesn’t look or feel like a lot when I’m riding, but when it’s all unloaded and on the hotel’s trolley, it is astounding, even to a veteran traveler. I like to be prepared for almost any [...]

Ending the week with a quote from the theme of Surrender which began the week. “The creative process is one of surrender, not control.” Julia Cameron The Artist’s Way

While any accredited school can put you through a motorcycle rider training course and conduct accredited licensing test at the end, all schools are not equal. Not only do you want to get an exceptional learning experience, you also want the right “fit” for your learning style, personality and convenience. Do your research. Here are [...]

This is the third of three articles describing the 3-series women riders forum at the International Motorcycle Supershow, January 6 – 8, 2011 at the International Centre, Mississauga. This forum takes place on January 8 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ontario Room with guest Hazel Carson. Join in for one or all of this three-part [...]

This is the second of three articles describing the 3-series women riders forum at the International Motorcycle Supershow, January 6 – 8, 2011 at the International Centre, Mississauga. This forum takes place on January 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vancouver Room with guests Madeleine Marques and Laura Culic. Join in for one or all [...]

This is the first of three articles describing the 3-series women riders forum at the International Motorcycle Supershow, January 6 – 8, 2011 at the International Centre, Mississauga. This forum takes place on January 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Vancouver Room with guest Ila Sisson. Join in for one or all of this three-part [...]