May is Women Riders Month

Harley -Davidson has declared May as Women Riders Month. In the past 20 years the percentage of women who have purchased new Harley-Davidson motorcycles has tripled, with women now accounting for nearly 20% of new H-D purchases.

During Women Riders Month Harley-Davidson is encouraging 100,000 women throughout the Untied States to learn to Ride. Harley-Davidson plans to set a Guinness World Record for the number of women motorcycle riders trained in a single weekend during the first weekend of May 2009.

Activities also include the 3rd Annual International Female Ride Day on Friday, May 1, 2009. The day celebrates women of all ages who take life by the handlebars by encouraging them to ride.

Reno Harley-Davidson offers several programs designed to help interested women learn to ride:

* Riders Training Classes through our Riders Edge Program. Reno Harley-Davidson makes it easy to learn to ride. We provide the instructors and the motorcycles. You provide your time, a helmet, gloves etc. The classes are held Thur and Fri evenings (classroom portion) and Sat-Sun (riding portion). Once you've passed the class you have also passed the State of Nevada riders exam (our instructors are certified by the State) and you are qualified for your motorcycle license. Our class is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified class as well which often helps with insurance rates.We offer classes for women only as well as mixed classes if you prefer. Classes are held nearly every weekend. Call us for details and to sign up.

* Women only Garage Parties. Designed as a fun evening out, the Garage Party is loaded with information about riding and motorcycles as well as food, drink and of course conversation. Check out our web site for photos the last party!

Stop by and see us. We have lots of women who ride that work here. They would be happy to answer any of your questions or get you signed up for one or both of these programs!

Stay tuned for more news on Women Riders Month !