“Author Archive”
Stories written by harleyskyangel
Proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. I've been riding since 2003 and absolutely love it! I support "real women" that ride motorcycles with American Woman Riders. AWR is an electronic publication where women share their inspirational stories and unite with women riders worldwide.

Nation of Patriots Ride 2011 New Mexico

Keith with Flag -1

  Nation of Patriots is a nationwide effort that serves to honor all of America’s Armed Forces, past, present & fallen by passing one American Flag around the country. The goal of this tribute is simple. 100 days, 48 states, 14,000 miles, 1 summer. NOP provides financial support to families of wounded veterans. This was [...]

August 4th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Brands,Harley Davidson,Headlines,Miscellaneous,Motorcycle Events,Online Magazine,Regional News,Women Riders | Read More »

One Size Does NOT Fit All!

Thank you to Marcus for writing this great article that was in our very first issue of American Woman Riders. It was time to share it again. Lots of great information in it.   There are a lot of motorcycles out there!  There are high-tech newer models and simple low-tech vintage bikes.  There are V-twin cruisers, [...]

July 31st, 2011 | Posted in Miscellaneous | Read More »

Angel Winged Rider Kathy

KathleenandDonFacingEachOther

American Woman Riders would like to thank Don Bunna for sharing his love of his Angel Kathy with us. When I ride now she’s also my Angel watching over me and I’m glad she’s on my shoulder. Thank you Don!        My beautiful wife Kathleen Lyons-Bunna and I had been planning to ride the Blue Ridge Mountains [...]

July 15th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Brands,Events,Harley Davidson,Headlines,Lifestyle,Miscellaneous,Online Magazine,Regional News,Women Riders | Read More »

An Inspirational Woman Rider – Kristin McAllister

Lauren took the American Flag and proudly held it up for the entirety of the parade!

Below is an article written by a American Woman Rider, Kristin McAllister, that is touching more lives than she will ever know by her determination and enthusiasm for riding despite being in a terrible accident. Thank you Kristin for sharing your story.     It’s amazing how one moment can change your life.  May 16th, 2010, I was [...]

July 9th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Brands,Events,Harley Davidson,Headlines,Lifestyle,Miscellaneous,Online Magazine,Regional News,Women Riders | Read More »

Living Life Begins When…

…you get your motorcycle endorsement! I know you agree that when you started riding motorcycles you had no idea the impact it would make on your life. Meet young American Woman Rider Dakota Sidden. It is a absolute necessity during our lives to grab it by the horns every once in awhile.   Since I’ve [...]

June 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Harley Davidson,Lifestyle,SW News,Women Riders | Read More »

Believe In It!

We all meet someone that touches our lives and makes a difference to people without even knowing. I’d like to share with you someone just like that.  JD is following a dream and I want to help spread the word with your help.  James Applegate was born in Carmicheal, California and now lives with his [...]

June 9th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Lifestyle,Miscellaneous | Read More »

Drinking and Riding Is A Good Thing To Do!

Drinking and Riding Is A Good Thing To Do…but only if its water! You are out riding and your throat is dry and you are thirsty. You need to listen to your body telling you it needs water! Dehydration is loss of water and important blood salts like potassium and sodium. Vital organs like the kidneys, [...]

April 27th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Brands,Headlines,Lifestyle,Regional News,Women Riders | Read More »

American Woman Rider Does Hoka Hey Challenge 2011

     American Woman Rider, Carla DuBois, is taking on one very big personal challenge. August 2011, she will be participating in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. This ride is an endurance ride of 10,000+ miles. It starts in Phoenix, AZ and after hitting 48 states it will go to Canada and end up in Nova [...]

April 26th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Brands,Events,Headlines,Lifestyle,Miscellaneous,Motorcycle Events,Online Magazine,Regional News,Women Riders | Read More »

FUN and SAFETY On The Back Seat

We see so many articles on riding your own motorcycle. I decided to write one for passengers that LOVE TO RIDE.  Riding as a passenger can also be an awesome experience.  FUN and SAFETY are two things that go together when riding a motorcycle. Whether you are the rider on the front seat or a rider on the [...]

April 18th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Lifestyle,Women Riders | Read More »

To The American Soldier

The Soldier Book Project came about because Mary Sweeney wanted a way to thank to our soldiers for their dedication and their service.  Our freedom in this great nation is one of our greatest commodities and the sacrifices it takes to maintain that freedom is something that should never be taken for granted. Our soldiers, [...]

April 15th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Miscellaneous | Read More »