MC Medusa and other Biker Ladies in Brazil

More than ever before in history women ride motorcycles and organize themselves in their own CLUB'S. Every fourth motorcyclist who is on the road today is a woman! Over the years, we've found that women are often different from men when it comes to questions and concerns about travel.

The following sections cover the most important aspects of motorcycling.

1. Make a Commitment, Then Set a Goal Whenever you've made a commitment to do something in your life, you have likely set a goal for yourself to get there. You have to use the same thought process to become a motorcyclist.

2. Take Motorcycle Training. Motorcycle training is available in all states. Harley-Davidson offers its own training course called The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy (formerly Rider's Edge), which uses the same curriculum but also provides information specific to Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

3. Buy a motorcycle. Salespeople or misguided loved ones may be trying to convince you to choose a larger motorcycle for your first bike. This is usually based on the belief that it is cheaper to buy a "dream bike" right away than to buy a beginner's bike to study and a bigger bike later. The problem is, when you are fresh off the course, you need to practice a lot to get used to the feel of a motorcycle in different riding conditions. It is likely that you will drop the motorcycle once you get used to the weight distribution. This can cost you the same amount of money for repairs as you would have spent on a used beginner motorcycle. So you don't really save money in the long run. When buying a beginner used motorcycle, observing the different styles of motorcycle and the people who ride them is an opportunity to become part of the motorcycle community with little financial outlay.

4. Get Ready To "Shopping" Visit a few motorcycle dealerships and find a trusted seller to guide you to equipment that will work in many different riding conditions. There have been many advances in apparel in recent years. So it is important to know things like the difference between protecting leather over a textile jacket, making a garment for many purposes, and so on.

5. Find a mentor. Find a rider who has more miles on their tires than you to act as a mentor - someone who can provide advice and keep you away from typical rookie mistakes. Skills that you can practice with a mentor include driving the first time on the highway, driving in the rain, driving into a parking lot and parking your bike, and packing your motorcycle effectively. Your mentor can be a man or a woman, but make sure that person has these two important qualities: compassion and patience.

6. Gather a few kilometers and practice. The only way to become a better driver is to step up and ride. If you are nervous about driving on a road, have an experienced friend or partner drive your motorcycle to a large empty parking lot for you to practice your newfound skills.

7. Plan for setbacks. Nobody wants to hear that there will be setbacks, but if you start with false expectations, prepare to fail. Setbacks can be anything from the fear of hitting a busy freeway the first time to putting down your bike. Share your fears with a riding friend or mentor so they can help you overcome them. If there is a setback, let it teach you and go through it gracefully.

8. Prepare for a long ride - both you and your bike By "upgrade" we mean you equip your motorcycle and you for your first long-distance ride overnight. You will likely need a lot more luggage than you used for your short hops around town.

9. Take Your First Night Trip One of the most exciting times for a motorcyclist is your first night trip. Half the fun is planning out what gear and accessories you will need, purchasing those items, and then determining the route. The rest of the fun is starting the engine and heading out in search of your first big motorcycle adventure - and it's always an adventure.

10. Call yourself a motorcyclist. Share your experience with others now. Mentor someone else and start the cycle over. You have the knowledge, you have the bike, you have