Women’s News

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!!!

2 Scholarships, 2 Deadlines The Women's Coalition of Motorcyclists (WCM) & SeCCRet "The Cross-Country Rider" Moreau team up with Reg Pridmore's CLASS Motorcycle School to offer Two Advanced Rider Scholarships!!! The Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists (WCM) is dedicated to doubling the number of female riders by 2020. In pursuit of this goal, we have partnered with Sarah “SeCCRet” Moreau "the Cross-Country Rider," and Reg Pridmore's CLASS Motorcycle School to establish a scholarship program for two promising females to attend either the All Women’s Day Training event on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 (7:30 am - 4:30 pm PST), or, the 1-day…
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Make It a Great Ride! – Women’s World

When June Cline was about ten years old her mama’s brother, ‘Uncle James’ picked her up, sat her on back of his bike and said, “Hold on!” Off they went! June was terrified, excited and hooked. She loved it! Unfortunately, at the end of that short ride, June’s mama was furious. “If I ever catch you on the back of a motorcycle again I’ll beat you half to death,” her mama admonished. “You can die on those things!” As a teen, June’s first boyfriend William had a bike. (A secret from Mama!) June would slip off, saying she was going…
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Krista Grotte … Nation’s Fire

Tell us about this movie? It doesn’t seem to be just a biker movie? Nation's Fire is an Action/Drama that is very, very different than the stereotypical biker movie. Biker movies are most notably celebrated or de-celebrated as exploitation films, and this is where Nation's Fire is different. We have the action, drama, deaths, killings, drugs, and good vs evil; however, there are many elements in this movie that give it a beating heart. We all can relate to the struggles the characters face in this movie; whether you’re a diehard biker or have no clue what a "cc" is,…
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Las Vegas BikeFest® 2017 Rally Recap

LAS VEGAS: More than 30,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from nearly all 50 states and 12 other countries cruised into town for the 17th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest, October 5-8. The rally was four action-packed days filled with entertainment, contests, bike shows, MMA fights, Uncle Kracker performing live, and demo rides from Indian Motorcycles. With the addition of Rally West, located at 3rd and Fremont Street, attendees had, even more, options for shopping for the latest in motorcycle parts and accessories, apparel, and more.     "Our goal every year is to continue to keep the rally growing and the…
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American Motorcyclist Association Announces Recreational Riding Department Manager

Heather Wilson to Work with Clubs and Promoters PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Heather Wilson has been named Recreational Riding manager for the American Motorcyclist Association. Wilson, 24, will work with AMA-chartered clubs and promoters to organize riding activities for motorcyclists, including both on-highway and off-highway events. She joined the AMA staff in 2014 and previously served as associate editor and, most recently, as recreational riding and volunteer assistant manager. "I look forward to continuing to work with AMA-chartered clubs and promoters to expand the number of quality recreational riding events," Wilson said. "We're here to assist organizers with coordinating fun events…
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Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee – Genevieve Schmitt!

Can you even imagine the surprise and honor in receiving word that you are being inducted in the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame? To top that off, how about adding to the fact that the other inductees are Arlen Ness, Dave Nichols, and Peter Fonda? Well, Genevieve Schmitt had that honor and was able to take some time out of her busy schedule to talk with me about that day – and her amazing history in the world of motorcycling! Susan: You’ve been a very strong advocate for women in the sport of motorcycling for many, many years. When did…
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Women’s World November 2017

Smokey Mountain Women’s Motorcycle Summit By Myra McElhaney   Transformational! Inspiring! Life changing! Amazing! These are some of the adjectives I heard as women were preparing to leave the Women’s Motorcycle Summit – Smokey Mountain Edition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The summit, held October 6 through October 8, was hosted by the Steel Horse Sisterhood Charities (SHSC), a recognized 501c3 charitable organization. SHSC’s mission is “to provide opportunities for women to develop and refine their skills while encouraging the art of women mentoring women and serving people in the motorcycle community.” After hosting several summits in the Rocky Mountains Joan Krenning,…
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Women’s World_October 2017

RIDING MY OWN Myra McElhaney   When I first met my husband Phil, I was excited that he had a motorcycle. I loved riding with a neighborhood guy during high school and looked forward to being on back of a bike again. Phil had a Yamaha 650. He later upgraded to a Goldwing then eventually a Harley-Davidson Tour Glide. We loved riding in the mountains of North Georgia on weekends and occasionally we’d take a longer trip. We rode and camped with another couple on the Natchez Trace. A few years later, with the same couple, we rode from Atlanta…
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Braden Oaks and Hidden Meadows Community Yard Sale in Bradenton

Six months from today! Save the date! Saturday, October 14, 2017 The Gulf Coast Diva Angels will participate the huge Braden Oaks and Hidden Meadows Community Yard Sale in Bradenton off Morgan Johnson Rd & 44th Ave. E. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Diva Angels, Inc. is a 501c(7) not for profit organization of female motorcycle enthusiasts interested in riding together, camaraderie, doing good in the community and building strong friendships along the way. All makes and models of bikes along with all shapes and sizes of women are welcome! Diva Angels Mission is: To share in the love…
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The Gulf Coast Ladies Motorcycle Rally: Fun in the Sun in Panama City Beach, Florida

The Gulf Coast Ladies Motorcycle Rally: Fun in the Sun in Panama City Beach, Florida By Marta Rose-Thorpe, Marketing & Events, Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach The 2017 Gulf Coast Ladies Motorcycle Rally was pure fun-in-the-sun during April Fool’s Weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida. Attendees rode into “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches” south from Atlanta and came up north from Ft. Myers… and Florida cities in between. Hosted by Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, the Thunder Angels and volunteers, this event kicked off springtime with beautiful weather, live music, great vendors and a clan of happy women doing what…
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The Gulf Coast Diva Angels will be cleaning up their stretch of Lockwood Ridge Road

The Gulf Coast Diva Angels will be cleaning up their stretch of Lockwood Ridge Road on Saturday, April 22nd on EARTH DAY & Day 2 of Keep America Beautiful / The Great American Cleanup Day as part of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Program. The Divas Angels will meet at Demetrios Pizza on corner of Lockwood Ridge & University Parkway at 8:30 a.m. and head south from there. Come on out and help us! www.divaangels.org
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THE WILD GYPSY TOUR

Women’s only festival during The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the legendary Buffalo Chip (Sturgis, SD)- Experience the first-ever all-women’s camping and motorcycle festival at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicking off the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 4-7, 2017 in South Dakota. Women from all over the world will gather in the mecca for motorcyclists to launch the historical event with live entertainment, private campgrounds, exclusive moto-related classes taught by industry experts, all women-led group rides through the landmarks of the country, and various activities including shooting guns on the range and racing on the flat track. “It’s a…
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Champion Women Motorcycle Racer and more at Revved-Up Women Texas Motorcycle Exposition

(San Antonio, TX) – Join nationally-known women motorcyclists at Revved-Up Women—Texas Motorcycle Expo April 28-30, at Retama Park, near San Antonio, TX. Attendees will enjoy guided rides, workshops and panel discussions by recognized leaders in the motorcycle industry, beginner and advanced rider classes, a fashion show, and a free Sunday brunch. “It’s a combination rally, conference and tradeshow for experienced and new riders,” said Teresa Kelly, spokesperson for the inaugural family-friendly event. “It’s also unique in that it will offer women and girls who have never ridden a bike before the chance to experience this amazing sport safely and enjoyably.”…
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2017 Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee Genevieve Schmitt

Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced Genevieve Schmitt as the first inductee into the 2017 class. Genevieve is one of the leading influencers in women motorcycling today. Over the two decades that she has been working full time as a journalist and publisher in the motorcycle industry, she has written articles and made speeches that have inspired thousands of women to ride motorcycles. In 2005, Genevieve launched what is now the longest running and most comprehensive resource for female motorcyclists anywhere, WomenRidersNow.com. The online magazine not only provides motorcycling news and reviews from a female point of view, but…
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Women’s Motorcycle Tours announces July dates for first-ever All-Ladies Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (COBDR) Tour

Women’s Motorcycle Tours announces the first-ever all-ladies Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (COBDR) tour July 23-30, 2017 Majestic scenery, challenging terrain, bragging rights. The Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route offers it all traversing the state of Colorado from border to border via the path less traveled. The tour will journey North to South, adhering to the original, as-mapped-out COBDR as much as is possible. The tour will pass over some of the highest roads available to motorcyclists in the United States, several of which are over 12,000 feet. "I'm so excited to partner with Pat Jacques of ADVWoman to offer an incredible…
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Second Annual woman-led ADVWoman Rally dates Announced for July 20-23, 2017

Second Annual woman-led ADVWoman Rally dates Announced for July 20-23, 2017, at Flying Heels Rodeo Arena in Granby, Colorado Dates are announced for the second annual adventure rally organized for women and families. To be held July 20-23, 2017, in Granby, Colorado, the event will include a variety of self-guided rides, Geocache scavenger hunt, classroom training sessions as well as on-range adventure and dirt bike rider training. All instructors are women! Men are welcome too-- this is a female and family friendly rally. “We are building on last year’s success with several key changes,” said Pat Jacques, Rally Director. “BMW…
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