The premier women's motorcycling event, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women & Motorcycling Conference in the country is heading into our neck of the woods this weekend, August 19-22 at Keystone Resort & Conference Center, just 90 miles from Denver. Ladies, why not get a group together and make it a weekend/girlfriend getaway?
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Coloradoans already have a leg up on the great rides that will happen especially with the theme of “Riding to New Heights," but this is also a great opportunity for women, whether you ride your own motorcycle, have an interest in motorcycles, or simply want to bond with like-minded women from all over the country.
This year’s conference honors the contributions of women riders to motorcycling’s past and present and also celebrates the fast-growing role that women riders are playing in the future of motorcycling. The fourth annual conference welcomed about 900 riders.
Attendees at the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, will have a unique opportunity to meet one of motorcycle racing's young stars: Honda Red Bull Racing factory rider Ashley Fiolek.
Fiolek, who is deaf, has never let that slow her down on the motocross track, or in life in general, riding away with a title in the 2008 AMA/WMA Women's Professional Motocross Championship. This year has proved to be no different. After the first four races of the 2009 series, Fiolek currently holds first place in the point standings. But she is not content to stop there. Fiolek intends to compete on the men's motocross circuit in the not-too-distant future. What makes the 18-year-old even more likable is her genuine passion for sharing her enthusiasm about women in the motorcycling.
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If you like Ashley's story, click here for more stories about the courage of women and their motorcycles.
Other benefits of attending the 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference:
- If you're a motorcycle rider, you've already experienced the thrill of the wind in your face, but if it's something you've always wanted to try, motorcycle demo rides are available.
- In addition, registrants will have access to a vendor area and other activities, not to mention an impressive schedule of conference seminars.
- A panel of veteran women riders will educate and inspire other women riders by sharing what they've learned during their travels.
- Also included in your registration fee is admission to the opening ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on Aug. 20 and a closing banquet on Aug. 22. Both the barn dance and closing banquet include dinner.
- Another bonus is over $5,000 worth of door prizes for the conference from its many partners
On-line registration is just $165; and on-site registration is $180. Go online for more information or to register: http://www.womenandmotorcycling.com/
Photo Credits: American Motorcyclist Association/www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com
(Information courtesy of AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference July 16th e-newsletter and website.)
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