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1 month ago | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |WRN Co-chairwoman |Tricia Szulewski
The PowerPlus 108, found in earlier Indian Challenger and Pursuit models and still available, features a 1,768cc (108 cubic inch) displacement, producing 122 horsepower and 128 foot-pounds of torque. A big step in the American cruiser and bagger segment, the PowerPlus 108 introduced liquid-cooling, single overhead cams, and four-valve heads—technologies that outperformed traditional air-cooled V-twin engines.
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2 months ago | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Tricia Szulewski
The WomenRidersNow.com (WRN) team recently returned from the 2025 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Las Vegas. We typically find exciting new motorcycles, innovative women’s motorcycle gear, and experience engaging activities for motorcycle lovers at the show, and this year was no different. Professional networking and education sessions round out the Expo’s reputation as North America’s premier powersports trade show.
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2 months ago | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Tricia Szulewski
Christy LaCurelle, in the role of President and CEO at both the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), marks a significant moment for women in motorcycling. As the first woman to hold this position, LaCurelle is poised to shape the future of the industry with a focus on inclusivity, safety, and expanding ridership. One of LaCurelle’s top priorities is to make the MIC’s work more visible.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Tricia Szulewski
I seem to always suffer cold hands and fingers. Especially when the temperature drops and I’m riding a motorcycle. Maintaining warm hands during cold-weather rides is crucial for both comfort and safety, but not always easy. Cold hands can lead to reduced dexterity, slower reaction times, and a less enjoyable riding experience. This is particularly true for women riders, who, due to physiological differences, often experience colder extremities compared to men.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Tricia Szulewski
You may have heard the name Kayla Yaakov over the last few years. Well on her way to becoming one of the fastest road racers (male or female) in the U.S., Kayla started racing dirt bikes at just four years old and moved up to mini GP at seven where she won her first championship. She began racing full size motorcycles at the tender age of nine. And in 2022, at just 15 years old, Kayla Yaakov became the first woman to ever win a MotoAmerica race.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Jesse Evans |Tricia Szulewski
From the majestic peaks of the Rockies to the rolling plains, a motorcycle tour through Wyoming is an adventure that promises stunning views and unforgettable experiences. Each year the crew behind the Ride Fast Don’t Die brand coordinate the inclusive DevilStone Run which is a four day ride from Devil’s Tower to Yellowstone National Park. I was invited to experience the event with a group of journalists, all of us on BMW motorcycles.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Tricia Szulewski
We, at Women Riders Now, feature books written about and by female motorcyclists including how-to ride books, biographies, autobiographies, and even cookbooks. Now, we have found a fictional book, Steel Journeys; The Road to Patagonia by Lynda Meyers that features a strong-willed female motorcycle rider, Abby. Lynda Meyers is a nurse and journalist for women's motorcycling magazines. She includes elements of female riders she knows from all walks of life in her books.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Tricia Szulewski |Modern women’s motocross
Women's Stella Tech 3 boots are the perfect addition to your off-road or adventure kit when outfitting yourself to traverse the dirt or gravel. Designed with women’s fitment needs in mind, the reasonably priced Stella Tech 3’s provide comfortable, sturdy, water-resistant protection with a bit of fashion. Women riders are often frustrated trying to wear men’s boots, as the shaft can be too high and the calf fit too narrow.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |Ryan Matthews |Tricia Szulewski
Each year the American Motorcyclist Association’s (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducts individuals who have accomplished outstanding achievements in advocacy, competition and promotion of the sport of motorcycling. They focus on eight areas of influence: Ambassadors/Industry, Design/Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership/Motorcycle Rights, Motocross/Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing, and Specialty Competition.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
womenridersnow.com | Sarah Schilke |WRN Co-chairwoman
The new Schuberth E2 helmet is based on its C5 modular (road) helmet WRN reviews here and is the second generation of the company’s adventure helmet line. More than just an E1 with new colors and graphics, the E2 is a flip-up helmet with upgraded comfort, fit, and features. Schuberth motorcycle helmets go through rigorous development, testing, and wind-tunnel refinement making them reliably comfortable and quiet.
