As an ongoing feature, Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists will be celebrating the women who have made an impact on the motorcycle industry, from pioneers to newbies, industry players to racers, to you. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: MARY MCGEE Championship Rider and Auto Racer Gardnerville, Nevada RIDE HISTORY I was a car racer before I…
DetailsThe 2016 cross-country Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride commemorates the 100th anniversary of Augusta and Adeline Van Buren’s courageous motorcycle ride across the United States. The Ride will honor and celebrate female motorcycling heroines of the past and promote the growth of women motorcyclists and the motorcycling community. Join the 2016 Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride…
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As an ongoing feature, MAD Maps and the Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists will be celebrating the women who have made an impact on the motorcycle industry, from pioneers to newbies, industry players to you. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: DIANE RUMBEL Motor Maids Inc., Executive Publicity Officer WCM Representative for the Motor Maids HOW DID YOU START…
DetailsAs an ongoing feature, the Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists will be interviewing the women who have made an impact on the motorcycle industry, from pioneers to newbies, industry players to racers, to you. In celebration of Mother’s Day we were honored to speak with the 4th of 5 generations of women riders. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTINE FIREHOCK…
DetailsRepresentatives from the Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists will be present at the following Progressive International Motorcycle Shows for the 2015-2016 season: Advance ticket purchases can be made by clicking on the link for each Show. A $3.00 discount on a full price Adult 1 Day Admission ticket using the Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists promo code of WCM16…
DetailsI started riding (street) two decades ago, and a few years later got into off-roading as well, and later raced desert and motocross for several years. I currently own a Honda Superhawk and Ducati 750Sport, plus a couple of Yamaha dirt bikes. I started riding on a whim really. One night I made a comment…
DetailsI have been working in the motorcycle industry for over 20 years. My first job out of college was on staff at the Motorcycle Safety Program in Oregon, where I grew up. I enjoyed teaching the classes and knew I had found my career niche. Some classes were for women only, while others were mixed…
DetailsSchuberth is a global, head-protection technology company based outside Berlin, with a satellite office where I work in California. I travel to Schuberth headquarters several times a year, and speaking German is a benefit to the relationships with my colleagues there. I also use my language skills to help translate parts lists, ads and manuals.…
DetailsI was excited to hear of the newly formed Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists (WCM) and their goal to double the number of female riders by 2020 and promote women’s prominence in motorcycling.I’m happy that today there are so many high profile role models, because this is what helped me get past my “girls don’t ride…
DetailsI was fortunate enough to be at the “2012 International Female Ride Day” events in Canada. Vicki Gray, who created the global event, lives in Toronto, so they make a big day of it up there. It was a great ride, visiting motorcycle manufacturers, a photo shoot at at Toronto City Hall and a get-together…
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