Posts Tagged ‘history’

Bessie Stringfield: African American Queen of the Road

Bessie Stringfield fought for civil rights and equality by doing what she loved despite the struggles and danger that came with riding motorcycles.

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Krystal Hess Rides a 1908 Thor Model 7 Motorcycle

Rider and motorcycle builder Krystal Hess rides one of two 1908 Thor motorcycles in the entire world and tells us about the experience.

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Historic NHRA Win for Women

For the third time in history, the NHRA has had a pair of female finalists in their Profinal round. This time, Karen Stoffer wins against Angelle Sampey.

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1950 Moto Morini by J Shia of Madhouse Motors

Mechanic and motolady J Shia of Madhouse Motors with the newly finished 1950 Moto Morini restoration.

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Motorcycle Racer Mary McGee 1975

Mary McGee was a fearless motorcycle racing woman- the first woman in the US to hold a FIM racing license.

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Motorcycle Pioneer Mary McGee 1967

Mary McGee in 1967 or early 1968 jumping her CZ 250 dirtbike at the Carlsbad MX track.

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Kate Johnston Completes Coast to Coast to Coast Insanity Ride

Kate Johnston completes one of the most challenging Iron Butt rides- the Coast to Coast to Coast Insanity ride on her BMW f700gs motorcycle. She is the first and only woman to have completed the 100CCC.

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Laia Sanz Finishes Top 10 at Dakar 2015

Women making history in motorcycling- Laia Sanz finishes top 10 at Dakar 2015!

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Baltimore Motorcycle Taxi

The very cool “new” motorcycle taxi cab in Baltimore in 1926, piloted by lady rider Lillian Lubinsk.

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Motorcycle History: Clara & Adline

Clara and Adline return to their home street to recreate a famous 1940s photo.

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