Motorcycle camping on a long ride or a weekend trip can enhance the experience of travel in several different ways. The freedom to choose a spot for the night, the independence, and the connection with nature as you fall asleep to the sounds of a forest or a river nearby add so much magic to […]
During the last year, traveling seemed like something we should postpone for a while. But now that more and more people are getting Covid vaccinations, the world is opening up again. Now we’re focusing on making travel safe and sustainable and finding ways to explore the world in a more conscious and responsible way. Jumping […]
When it comes to women motorcycle riders, the one thing I notice again and again is this: most female riders are better than they think they are. I see this over and over during my motorcycle tours, bike gatherings and events, and coaching sessions. With robust research supporting the discovery that women consistently underestimate their […]
SATURDAY 7 MAY, 2022 JUST RIDE! #FocusFemaleForward International Female Ride Day© (IFRD) the first Saturday in May, is a global day celebrating the cultural, social and active lifestyles of women who ride and enjoy motorcycling. The day also marks a call to action for fast-tracking gender equality, awareness, and respect for women in motorcycling or […]
If you are planning a motorcycle trip for the first time, it can be overwhelming to get started. Just how much do you need to pack, should you book hotels in advance, and what happens in case of a breakdown? To help you prepare for your first motorcycle adventure, I put together a simple but […]
The motorcycling community is amazing in so many ways from being open-minded and inclusive to offering support, resources, and connection for riders from all backgrounds and walks of life. However, as women, we are often the minority in motorcycle events, and while we mostly experience a hearty welcome and are treated as equals, participating in […]
WITH ALISA CLICKENGER, OWNER, WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE TOURS & WENDY CROCKETT, WORLDWIDE MOTORCYCLE AMBASSADOR In Season 2 episode 6 of Centerstand, we explored ways the industry can break down the barriers for women entering the industry and how to help them grow their confidence in the industry. Listen in to this important conversation between Robert Pandya, myself […]
According to industry statistics, motorcycle sales are declining all over the US. Brands like Harley-Davidson are suffering the most as their customers are aging out of motorcycling, but this issue isn’t unique to just one manufacturer. Husqvarna, Indian, and Honda have all admitted that motorcycle sales aren’t what they used to be, and that the […]
Want to know a little about my personal motorcycle story? This is a piece I wrote for WomenRidersNow.com in 2011. In November 2009, I left my cozy, predictable New England life and set out on the adventure of a lifetime. I pulled out of my garage, pointed my motorcycle south and headed for South America. I […]
Centennial Ride in 2021! We are celebrating Unity, Community and the Freedom of the Road in 2021 Progress is measured in big and small ways every day. A formative step towards the equality of Women in America was the passage of the 19th amendment of the US constitution allowing American women equal vote in fair […]
