A general list of links for women riders. Not all of the links are good and the page has not been updated for a while, however, many of the links still have value. While this is not a definitive list of all websites, this is website is a very good place to start.
This website is an online magazine featuring news, reviews, shopping links, forums—all geared towards women riders. Updated at least weekly, there are timely articles on the front page of the site. The Site also includes product reviews, editorial columns, shopping, and news as well as a listing of women’s riding events.
This is Harley Davidson’s women’s section on their website and includes a “quick links” section for information elsewhere on their website that is pertinent to women riders. The page also includes a calendar of events for women, featured stories, and access to the print version of their guide for women riders.
Although this site is copyright 2006, updates have occurred as recently as 2011. And although it is lacking in recent updates the information is fairly good. There are articles on proper gear, safety, mentoring and a variety of topics written by women riders. There is an excellent article on the top bikes for women.
Motoress is a “brand” founded by Vicki Gray who edits and maintains the website. Although they sell some of their own merchandise, there is also a wealth of women-rider-centered information on the website. There are articles and reviews of various products as well as a skincare line directed towards women riders.
This is a fantastic resource with a variety of information for female riders. The best thing on the site is the list of motorcycles for short riders, which is a problem many women riders have (http://www.vtwinmama.com/motorcycles_for_short_riders.htm). Additionally there message boards and an “Ask VTM” section for rider questions. It’s a great resource for new riders.
According to the website, “This is the first and only motorcycle website created by women, designed for everyone, hoping to inspire you to GET YOUR OWN BIKE!” The site includes stories from other bikers http://www.getyourownbike.com/RidersStories.htm and the VERY moving article about the importance of gear that EVERY new rider should read: http://www.getyourownbike.com/BrittanyMorrow.htm. It also includes articles on safety, videos, stories of other riders, and links to a variety of other resources.
This website has a variety of resources all in one place. The author states “About Her-Motorcycle - this site was my idea, and was truly inspired by a need to find a motorcycle jacket that would fit, and was made for women motorcyclists. I live in a large urban American city, and within a 30 mile radius, there are numerous motorcycle dealerships. I have visited most, if not all of them, and still have not found a motorcycle jacket that I would wear. Okay, I'm a bit picky, but I don't really want to pay hundreds of dollars for a jacket that I don't like. So, I started browsing online, and I found a number of choices that I never, never saw anywhere other than online. I found boots, helmets, gear, bags............all that would work for me: A woman motorcycle rider.” So this site is a compilation of her research and her adventures with her husband, Bob. In addition to countless links and topics, there is a forum for advice. This is a fantastic resource for female riders of all skill levels.
This is the personal website of Jayne Cravens, a motorcyclist who wanted to share female rider specific information that she had come across as she became familiar with riding. Jayne’s site is full of good resources and ideas, buy in particular the “Which Motorcycle Should YOU Buy?” section is very informative and useful. She also includes a wealth of suggestions for packing, travel, planning and goal setting. She states, “I'm an ATGATT girl: all the gear, all the time. I always ride with my helmet, jacket, gloves and hiking boots. I might wear just jeans on a short ride around town, but otherwise, I'm in my biking pants”.
This article profiles several women riders and cites statistics from the Motorcycle Industry Council. It also includes helpful links and information on buying motorcycles as well as classes available in South Carolina (where the newspaper is located). Although some information is specific to South Carolina, overall the article is a good resource for women interested in riding. According to the article Mary Kay cosmetics now offers a pink Harley Davidson Switchback as a reward for consultants, “The company's Switchback has joined the pink Cadillac as a status symbol for top-performing Mary Kay beauty consultants. The company introduced a pink one to its sales force in August with a cloud of smoke, a rumble and pyrotechnics.”
Motorcycle industry professional, Brenda Fox, founded and maintains this useful website. There are articles, ads, blogs, and a variety of information for women who ride. Industry deadlines and polls are also included. The tagline for the website is “Women that ride are the hottest thing on pavement”. This is a user friendly resource but does not have the wealth of information that other sites offer.
A fairly risqué site, but if you can get past the rampant reverse-sexism, there is some good material. Articles from guest bloggers, videos, and suggestions are available. The most useful sections are those on how to choose a bike and on good gear for women, but as the site lacks central navigation the reader has to trudge through half naked pictures to get to some of the more useful areas. The section on Motorcycle maintenance on Tami’s blog area (http://www.chromediggers.com/tamis-two-cents.html) is also very useful .
Although last updated in 2008, this video series is a fantastic view of women’s riding. According to the YouTube page, “MotoFemina is a reality video series that features three women from Santa Fe, New Mexico USA who are encountering motorcycle riding for the first time. The three women are drawn from all walks of life, but one thing unites them: their passion to break out of the ordinary and become motorcyclists.” It’s a reality-tv type series featuring real women learning to ride and is a great reference for new female riders.
This is a short interview with Debbie, a Deacon at Broad Brook Congregational Church. Although not that informative, it’s a fun little introduction to a non-stereotypical biker.
Updated last in 2011 (along with the companion blog), this is a nice website of resources. There are product reviews, videos, resources and articles on a variety of topics specific to female riders. The “tip jar” section is particularly useful as it contains valuable advice for female riders written by women who ride. Although it has not been updated in over a year, it is still a valuable resource.
Although the bulk of the Lazy Motorbike site is useful, the “tips for coping with fear” page is a fantastic resource for new riders. So often, new riders are afraid of the bike and riding. This page specifically addresses those fears and how to tackle them. This is a must read for all new riders, male or female.