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Biker chick of the month:
Donna Palladino – Ride Like a Pro
Hi, I am Donna Palladino, wife to the “Motorman” from Ride Like a Pro. I am 54 years old and have been riding for ten years.
I had always loved motorcycles, but it was after Jerry became a motor officer that I decided I’d sign up for the MSF class and ride my own. I passed the class in December, 1998 and never looked back. I will admit, it did not come easy.
It was very challenging for me, as I have had two total hip replacements, four revisions and spinal cord surgery; the fear factor set in and I never thought I’d ever quite get the hang of riding. I was determined to ride and ride well, I got over my fears and took control!
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Welcome one and all
Introducing a new resource for women motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere.United by the love of motorcycles, we hail from all around the world. We are your friends, sisters, mothers, daughters, wives and grandmothers. We are Real Biker Chicks.
The writing of Biker Chicz of North America -pt.5
By Wil De Clercq
Do I have a favorite biker chick? Well, uhm … no. I found them all equally interesting and engaging because they’re all survivors and strong women – women who break down barriers and stereotypes. Women who know who they are and comfortable being who they are – women who know what they want out of life and who have gone after it on their own terms and continue to do so. Women who have made a difference!
The writing of Biker Chicz of North America -pt.4
By Wil De Clercq
Fortunately Ed and all the women involved were very supportive and patient. At times they lifted my spirit. I interviewed each woman by phone over a period of three months. I used a set of general questions that were common to all. Then I proceeded accordingly to unlock their persona with specific questions. Each biker chick had submitted a brief biography to us – some had their own websites chockfull of info – and the specific questions were posed to delve deeper into the background they had provided. Sometimes we drifted off-topic, talking about mutual interests, etc. But those talks always provided further perspective into their character.
The process of transcribing the interviews took another twelve months, whenever I was able to write and or devote time to the project. Each profile then went back and forth between Ed, myself, and whoever’s story we were working on. We had an agreement with the women that they could read their profile for accuracy, before signing off on it. Although not standard procedure, it’s not unusual either. For a book like Biker Chicz of North America, it makes sense to involve the people you’re writing about.
The writing of Biker Chicz of North America -pt.3
By Wil De Clercq
Unfortunately the economic slide that had been triggered in 2008 by the banking disaster had a negative impact on our proposed collaboration with Harley; a four-to-three vote against the project led to its negation. As a result Biker Chicz of North America was born.
Throughout the writing of Biker Chicz, Ed was the driving force and inspiration to get it done. He acted as project leader, took care of lining up the women to be interviewed, suggested ideas and angles of approach, did the first draft of editing and permission releases, and after it was completed, handled the publishing and distribution of the book.
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The writing of Biker Chicz of North America -pt.2
The Assimilation led to Biker Chicks: The Magnetic Attraction, which I edited and researched/wrote history related content. After the Biker Chicks experience, Ed’s intention was to write a book that featured women who actually rode their own motorcycles and had empowering stories to tell about their lives, and how their bikes fit into the equation.
The writing of Biker Chicz of North America – pt.1
By Wil De Clercq
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost nine months since Biker Chicz of North America was published. It’s even harder to believe that my co-author, Edward Winterhalder, and I started the project more than two years ago. The very first interview, with Cris Sommer Simmons, was conducted on July 4, 2009. The finished manuscript was delivered in August of 2010, and then went to the copy editor, who returned it one month later. Then it went to the graphics design people and from there to press.
Introducing –West Coast Biker Chicks Motorcycle Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lucky Belcamino, the Founder and National President of the East Coast Biker Chicks Motorcycle Club is proud to announce that their newest sister organization called the West Coast Biker Chicks Motorcycle Club has been incorporated today. This momentous and historic signing of the new organization was witnessed by the new Boston Chapter director Joan Kaskiewicz, along with 12 other members of ECBC and WCBC out in Las Vegas Nevada at the Red Rock Harley Davidson. Lucky has been in negotiations with the new organization director Carrie Kuehn for about 6 months and is very excited about the national exposure this will bring to the originating club and future West Coast opportunities.
Little Biirdie told me this about the Conga Ride
General information about the Ride from Biird’s point of view.
by Karen Allen on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 10:05pm
It seems we all start to think of our pending summer plans once the winter holiday season passes. Recently, the requests for more information as to itinerary, what does it cost, what is a conga-line, how do I join in, etc start to pick up. When I look back to Conga III, there may have been some teaching moments that will help create a safe Conga IV for you in 2011. Here are some of my thoughts and please don’t assume they are shared by others.
You can Conga anywhere. You can Conga in your hometown. You can join the Conga for a mile, 100 miles or go whatever you are comfortable with. A Conga-line is simply the route you are taking to get from here to there. There will be several lines to Shell.
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Hall of Famer Erik Buell to speak at Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Breakfast At Daytona Fundraiser
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is pleased to announce that motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell will be the featured guest at its annual Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser, set for the Friday of Bike Week, March 11, at an all-new location inside the Daytona 500 Club in the infield of Daytona International Speedway.
Buell, a Hall of Famer and the innovative engineer who turned his love of roadracing and high-performance motorcycles into the American sportbike company that bore his name, will take the stage at the Hall of Fame fund-raising event to talk about motorcycles, his years running his company and what the future holds for one of America’s most free-thinking bike-builders. Whether you’re a fan of motorcycle history or modern motorcycle mastery, Buell’s perspective on the past 20 years promises to make the 23rd annual edition of the breakfast a one-of-a-kind event.
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Congressional Motorcycle Caucus goes back to work
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess and Gabrielle Giffords to remain as co-chairs
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) will remain as co-chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus for the new 112th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
The bi-partisan caucus, which has existed for many years, was formally recognized by the U.S. House for the new Congress. Official caucuses must register and be recognized at the start of every two-year Congress.
The caucus is made up of members of Congress who are passionate about motorcycling and who work to promote the interests of motorcyclists.
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WGN TV (Chicago) Midday News – Tuesday – January 11th
Vicki Sanfelipo and Gina Woods, who are profiled in the Biker Chicz of North America book, can be seen in a 4 minute segment on Chicago’s WGN TV midday news between noon and 1pm CST this coming Tuesday January 11th. WGN TV is available on almost every cable system and can be seen everywhere in the United States, except New England.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 – Book Signing At Hal’s Harley-Davidson