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Calling All Women Riders

September 2, 2020 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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Some of you may know I'm on the Coalition At-Large Board (CAB) of the Women's Coalition of Motorcyclists (WCM). The CAB has been hard at work for what seems like forever on creating surveys for … [Read more...] about Calling All Women Riders

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: women, women riders, women's coalition of motorcyclists

The Wisdom of Walt

September 12, 2019 By Val Weston 6 Comments

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Val, let me tell you about women...Walt Fulton That was Walt Fulton's response when I queried him about the challenges women face in motorcycling. He didn't get to finish that sentence, though. … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of Walt

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: motorcycle safety foundation, walt fulton, women, women riders

Overcoming GS Block

April 25, 2019 By Val Weston 10 Comments

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I've found my unicorn—my ideal motorcycle. I'm late to the party, though. Others have known this for decades. There's a reason BMW's big boxer-engined GS is insanely popular. It's an amazing … [Read more...] about Overcoming GS Block

Filed Under: Featured, Motorcycling Tagged With: f700gs, r1200gs, women riders

April Escape: The Solo Ride

June 26, 2018 By Val Weston

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I did it! I was off on my first solo motorcycle trip in over two years. I thought my grin would split my helmet in half as I turned onto Highway 50 from my neighborhood. Relief was a small part of the … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Solo Ride

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: april escape, bishop, camping, lone pine, motorcycle camping, motorcycle travel, sierra nevada, taco, women riders

A Motorcycling Ambassador

October 3, 2017 By Val Weston 1 Comment

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As a rider, I believe in continually training. Improving my skills not only increases my confidence and enjoyment of motorcycling, it helps me stay as safe as possible. Our roadways are an unforgiving … [Read more...] about A Motorcycling Ambassador

Filed Under: Motorcycling Tagged With: responsibility, safety, training, women riders

Awake: Finding My Inner Thelma

April 18, 2017 By Val Weston 6 Comments

I imagine most of you are familiar with the movie Thelma and Louise and its tale of two women finding their strength through a series of unexpected and escalating ordeals. In one … [Read more...] about Awake: Finding My Inner Thelma

Filed Under: Life, Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: nevada, recovery, trauma, women riders

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