Women Riders Upgrade the Pavement!

Brenda Fox
Motorcycle Attorney Russ Brown: It’s so exciting to see so many more women get out and enjoying the open road! Two wheels, three wheels whatever twist your grip, it’s all good in my book.
I bought my first Harley in my early 20’s and back then people wouldn’t even talk to me because I was the Harley girl
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Funny how judgmental people can be … All the rude comments about being a gal of “questionable character” all because I rode a motorcycle. Twits! They walked on the other side of the sidewalk, heck probably thought about hiding their children. I didn’t give a crap… I loved motorcycles, I love riding and I love making every day in life an adventure.
I’ve never had a brother, father or male figure in my life to help me with motorcycles, I did it all on my own. I think determination, bullheadedness and a good dose of stupidity is what fueled my passion for riding and I embrace my foundation of hard knocks to this day. Damn I’ve never been one to take the easy route.
Well that was then – this is now!
Today there are so many opportunities for women to get out and ride.
So many resources to learn on your own do it for yourself even if you don’t have any connections to others with motorcycles.
And if you do have friends, family and people around you that ride – Awesome! Join them. Life is better from the “moto view” of things.
So that’s a little of my story and what I’m excited about is we ALL have a story.
Back when I started, there was so little if hardly any support for women riders and I’m excited things have changed.
Adding a “turbo boost” to my excitement is my friend, fellow motorcyclist, kick ass Motorcycle Attorney Russ Brown will be supporting us women riders with some really awesome moto campaigns that I’ll be filling you in on. The BAM, Free Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists crew will be at ALOT of events this year; all the major rallies and we’re gonna have a lot of cool things to connect with you on.
I want to hear your stories ladies! How did you get started in riding? Who helped you? Post your stories in the comments here or on my Facebook page womenmotorcyclists.
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys will be hosting a party in honor of women riders at the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
So bring on the good times 2012!
Ride ON!
Brenda Fox


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We bought a motorcycle to have a hobby together as our children grew up and out. I quickly discovered I didn’t see nearly enough from the back seat and while alot of my friends husbands were giving them reasons why they shouldn’t ride, mine was teaching me to handle his bike. Then he took me to the dealership and helped me pick out my own! We have been riding now for 10 years and have been all over the country and I never miss an opportunity to encourage a woman who would like to ride her own!
Shoot, tried to send a pic but it won’t let me.
I got into it by accident really. My sister in-law and I decided to get our licences together because our men had motorcycles we figured it would be a good idea to get our licenses in case we ever needed to drive them. Well, after being in that position for the first time ever at the age of 48, I never looked back. I ended up driving my new Sportster 1200 home 2 weeks after I got my license. It is the most fun thing I have ever done. Put 10,000 miles on her in my first year and I live in NY state! I am now anxiously awaiting for summer! Have met a great group of lady riders to ride with. What an experience! Just the best!
I rediscovered the joy of Motorcycle riding after a 20 year hiatus at the age of 51. I got my licence at the age of 24, rode my own bikes for 6 years and then came to Canada from my native Germany. Then, one day in 2010 a light switched on in my head and I decided to get back into it. Got my Canadian licence, bought my first bike (a 500 Vulcan)and put 10000 kms on her the first season. Now I own a VStar 1100 and also put a lot of mileage on her as well. I don’t understand why I waited so long because riding is liberating. I joined a great group of riders and enjoy every minute on my bike. Now, when is Spring????
Hi Karen,
Thank you for sharing your story.
How wonderful to have a partner to share the open road with and travel all over the country.
Shoot a pic to: info@womenmotorcyclist.com
RIDE ON!
Brenda
Hi Fayne,
Great name by the way
Sorry to hear got into an accident – Hope you had a good Attorney like Russ Brown to help you!
Shoot a pic of your group of lady riders!
We’re working out some details on getting up pics and stories on Russ’s site of women that ride.
Russ is leading the pack, getting behind us women riders with support and we have some cool things cookin for 2012!
Thats awesome Sabine,
(another cool name I might add)
I like hearing how you joined a great group of riders. I’ve been a bit of a lone wolf. I gotta get myself a good pack of riders.
Big Red – Get a bike! We gotta roll!!
Ride on ladies !!! http://t.co/XIkaBDEA
I rode on my first bike in high school many moons ago (attending 30 year reunion this summer). My husband rode when we were first married but after I got pregnant I just couldn’t get back on a bike. I think it was the mother in me knowing someone was depending on me to be there and so I didn’t take the chance. My husband gave up his bike when our sons were 7 and 4 but always missed his bike. For his 50th birthday I surprised him with a Yamaha Stratoliner. I finally felt comfortable and got back on the back and rode with him as our kids were now 19 and 16. Then I got the itch! Why not try it on my own. He encouraged me and started looking for a bike for me. I got my motorcycle endorsement on Mother’s Day weekend 2 years ago and we bought a 1994 Harley Sportster 1200. I absolutely love it!! You can hardly keep me off of it and I think the kids think its kinda cool to have a “Harley Mama”.
As an aside Brenda, my sister-in-law turned me on to your site on facebook and though I have had many challenges myself recently, when I am on and I think about you and your health struggle, I do pray for your recovery and for you to have peace about it.
Trish – you comment means alot to me – Thank you!
Much L & R to you!
Brenda