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NEWS
Share the Road signs in
Tyler
Steelriders MC sent news that there are now 12 Share the Road signs installed in
the city of Tyler.
They did their presentation at a city council meeting in 2006
and after much follow-up they accomplished
their goal in May 2007.
The pic &
info is posted on the Share the Road page (link is below).
This makes a total of
70 signs installed in 12 cities across Texas so far.
Thanks to all who have put
time into getting these signs installed...Texas roads are safer because of ya'l.
http://sudsandbutterfly.homestead.com/ShareTheRoad.html
TXDOT link for Motorcyclists
to report a road hazard
Austin, TX - The Texas
Department of Transportation has launched a new web site that provides
an opportunity for
motorcyclists to notify department officials of a road hazard.
The web site also lists the
response that the motorcyclist should expect from such a notification.
To visit, go to:
http://www.txdot.gov/safety/tips/motorcycles.htm
Harley-Davidson LED Turn
Signal Kit Recalled
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 97 LED TURN SIGNAL MOUNTING
KITS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/03/nhtsa-4428.html
posted March 29,2009
International Female Ride Day - May 1
Date: March 13, 2009
http://www.clutchandchrome.com/News/0903/News0903032.htm
International Female Ride
Day take its place on motorcycle calendar
March 12th, 2009
Flagged for the first Friday of May each year, International Female Ride Day,
occurring this year on May 1st, prepares to host its third year celebrating
women motorcycle enthusiasts around the world. The event has fast become “the
date” in women rider’s agendas, embracing the campaign’s request to simply –
just ride.
Female Ride Day, the globally synchronized day for women, was designed to
emphasize and spotlight the many numbers of women who ride motorcycles,
celebrating not only their diversities, but similarities in their shared passion
for motorcycling. It became a huge hit at its inception in 2007, instantly
identified among women riders and has since tripled in involvement each year. It
is now an inescapable campaign, celebrated from all corners of the planet. It
now encompasses a range of international cultures and locations including
Canada, United States, South Africa, Australia, Greece and the UK to name but a
few, with Poland joining in this year.
"Women have enjoyed motorcycling since its invention and the numbers continue to
increase. I see this as quite simply a natural evolution, perfectly coinciding
with women’s changing roles. I often remind people there was a time women were
not permitted to vote, unimaginable today,” says Vicki Gray, campaign founder.
“On Female Ride Day, women riders from all forms of motorcycling – road, dirt,
track are asked to unite in the activity of motorcycling and just ride! By
getting out there, women visibly demonstrate and markedly underline the many
numbers who ride motorcycles. The day is an awareness building event, each
participant a role model by her own example, influencing other women to enjoy
the enjoyment and satisfaction motorcycling produces” she adds.
“The day is free to enjoy as you wish, with the only request being to get out
there and be present on your motorcycle. It has become a terrific incentive for
women’s rider clubs and friends to get together and celebrate their common
interest in the activity. In some locations, International Female Ride Day
signifies the kick-off to riding season. It’s up to each woman to decide how she
would best like to celebrate the day – one of the campaign’s unique
characteristics and I believe one of the main components of its hugely
contagious success. Recognizing that this campaign has been fully supported by
the motorcycling industry undoubtedly added to its momentum. Women are
encouraged to simply join in, take part, play a role and just ride,” she adds.
Traditionally, the campaign invited women to share what they did on Female Ride
Day by submitting a photo of themselves with their motorcycle to MOTORESS. The
photos have then been displayed within online photo pages and the first photos
sent in were presented a special ride day memento or souvenir. “We could not
keep up with the increased number of photos submitted in 2008, which was really
unfortunate. So this year we’re investing in an instant self-uploading photo
placement area to ensure all pictures are properly and proudly displayed. We
will still offer a souvenir for the first photo submissions, but have to limit
it to the first 100 received, simply due to budget, as you can imagine,” says
Vicki.
Founder Vicki Gray can be heard discussing the annual event in detail on Clutch
and Chromes Podcast from April 2008.
MOTORESS® is an international brand and community headquartered in Toronto
Canada, with a strong online presence “connecting women with motorcycling” by
engaging readers with the passion they seek in every aspect of their
motorcycling lifestyle. The website includes topics covering news, gearstyle,
technique, know-how, beauty, health, inspiration and more – all relative to
living the lifestyle of motorcycling. MOTORESS continues to build the most
feminine, friendly, vibrant motorcycle community for women; entertaining an
audience of over a quarter million monthly unique visitors.
Riders interested in the International Female Ride Day and what women are
planning in their communities, more information can be found at MOTORESS.Com.
posted March 29,2009
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