Handy Motorcycle Tips For Women

More and more women are hitting the streets on two wheels and the reasons are obvious. It is more economical to own a bike, fuel consumption is far lower and cheaper than a car, ease of parking, to avoid getting stuck in traffic congestions and the list can go on.

If you are new to motorbiking and are shopping for a motorcycle, it would help if you can test drive a number of bikes to find the one that feels right for you. Trade shows are great places to check models out in person. You can also get good advice from other women riders through online forums and Groups on social media. You will learn a lot from these online Groups and forums. Besides getting hands-on biking tips, you’ll learn where to shop for affordable motorcycle gears like XXS motorcycle helmet, jacket, gloves and more.

Once you decide on a brand, see if you can rent a bike, or go to a dealer event where they bring the complete demo fleet to test ride. It is also recommended that you consider buying a used bike of the model you like. You may find that as your skills grow, your desire for a different bike will change.


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Protect the yourself – this is the number one rule when you hit the road on your machine. Riders should always wear helmets, as they reduce the risk of death by 39 percent, according to published research. Other gear should include ankle boots, gloves, heavy duty jeans and ladies motorcycle jacket.

Never ride tired. And I mean NEVER! This tip goes not only for bikers but for every driver that hits the road in their vehicle. Every rider knows their tolerance. And we all seem to like to push it. Set your rule. Stop. Stretch. Refresh yourself and your brain. Pull over at rest areas and take a power nap if you are sleepy to recharge your batteries.

Be wary of trucks. Large trucks cause wind turbulence and other drivers have trouble seeing a motorcycle around a large vehicle.

Whether you’re a motorcycle novice or have been riding bikes for decades, it’s critical to always wear your leathers and helmet. Wearing motorcycle jacket and helmet is just as important as wearing the properly fitting helmet, gloves, and motorcycle boots. Before you mount your ride, leather up in one of the premium motorcycle jackets and cheap motorcycle helmets offered at Bike Bandit. From leather and mesh to textile, they offer superior motorcycle jackets for men and women. Choose from a wide variety of brands and styles, including adventure jackets, city jackets, cruiser jackets, sports bike jackets and more. Ride safe and reach your destination safely!

Biking NYC Spring/Summer 2019

Bike enthusiasts, get your best comfort bike out for some exciting biking events in New York City this spring and summer! One of the events is the 2019 TD Five Boro Bike Tour happening on May 5, 2019.


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The Five Boro Bike Tour is an annual recreational cycling event in New York City. It is produced by Bike New York. Conducted on the first Sunday of May, the 40-mile (64 km) ride includes over 30,000 riders. The route takes riders through all five of New York's boroughs and across five major bridges. The entire route, including bridges and expressways which normally prohibit cyclists, is closed to automobile traffic for the ride.

For a $110 Standard Registration for the Five Boro Bike Tour, you’ll get:

• Fully stocked rest areas along the route
• A commemorative Finisher medal and access to the Finish Festival
• A personal rider photo gallery
• The opportunity to see NYC like you never have before with 40 miles of car-free biking
• To upgrade your Standard Registration by combining with Bike New York membership! For $150, you’ll enjoy all the perks of being a Bike New Yorker, plus guaranteed access to early registration for the 2020 Tour.

You can rent a bike with unlimited biking from the official rental partner of Bike New York or you can use your very own 3 Speed Road Bike for the event.

New York is known to be chock-full of SoulCycle and Flywheel studios, but it’s also home to some pretty cool bike trails, including the country’s first-ever official bike path known as Ocean Parkway Bike Path. This tried-and-true Brooklyn trail starts in Prospect Park and heads all the way south to Coney Island.

The best way to head to Coney Island is, of course, by bike. And you can do it easily on some comfortable hybrid bicycles on the Ocean Parkway Bike Path, which runs from Prospect Park all the way to Coney Island in a completely separated section of the road. There’s a section for pedestrians and one for bikes, all with a median divider between the road and the path. That’s what makes this a great ride for the family, and often, the path is full of young kids learning how to ride with their parents. Biking is a healthy activity for all ages. This spring and summer, bring your bikes and head over to New York City for some fun biking events with your family and friends.