What flay-va is your path?
Paving our way with "unique flay-va" ...
At full throttle - breaking-up asphalt, creating
"road candy" for those who follow.
Welcome to our site! Road Candy, an American Motorcyle Association (AMA) chartered riding club; is a diverse group of strong, creative and talented ladies. Strengthened by unity, love and respect; dedicated to forming a fun group of female riders; promoting the interests of women motorcycle enthusiasts. Currently, our group members consists of new riders; not so new riders; those not yet riding, but working towards it; and those sisters who are a very important part of our group's backbone, that do not plan to ride at all.
We invite you to browse through our website, look at our pictures and get to know our members. | If you're interested in joining our club, CLICK HERE to complete the membership form. |
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JULY 16, 2008 = RIDE TO WORK DAY This year’s “17th Annual Ride to Work Day” is July 16, 2008. That’s just another typical day for many of us. Although we ride for many different reasons, most of us feel a connection with other motorcyclists when we pass each other on the road. However, one reason for riding that we increasingly have in common, not to mention supporting “Ride to Work Day,” is the PRICE OF FUEL. Don’t only ride your motorcycle to work on July 16, but as often as you can. Show ‘em that riding a motorcycle is not only more fun and invigorating, but easier on your pocket book. |
| A Great Quote: "I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." - Diane Ackerman |
Looks Aren't Everything
Understanding what makes your motorcycle tick
6/23/2008: So you fell in love with the appearance of your motorcycle, but do you also have an appreciation for how it works? Have you ever struggled to communicate with your mechanic? There's even more to the beauty of your bike when you understand the parts and their functions.
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Just Do It! That's what Carla King says everytime she embarks on a solo motorcycle trip Carla called the WRN offices last week to tell us about her recent motorcycle trip to China. Yes, China! If you're a regular reader of WRN, you may already know Carla. She became known in motorcycle circles when she rode a Ural sidecar alone around the perimeter of the U.S. She then wrote an entertaining book about this solo adventure. She's also ridden by herself in many foreign countries. If you need a little inspiration this summer from a well-traveled, seasoned rider, (not to mention smart and funny), then you'll want to get to know Carla. Click here to read our review of her book, plus links to her blog and Web site. You can also see Carla in action in our video story of her. |
WANT TO STUDY FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE DRIVING PERMIT?
CLICK HERE WANT TO TAKE A DRIVING PERMIT PRACTICE TEST?
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What is the MSF? The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), a non-profit organization supported by the major motorcycle manufacturers and endorsed by the AMA, offers a variety of courses for new and experienced riders. To find one in your area,
visit the MSF website
or call (800) 446-9227
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~ MSF Motorcycle Challenge is a free online interactive skills test. The skills test ranges from basic to advanced questions with A,B or C answers set up in a virtual environment. All questions place you in precarious situations that you may frequently encounter on your daily commutes, such as wildlife, rocks on a curve and blind intersections. Great for refreshing your reaction abilities. http://www.msf-usa.org/MotorcycleChallenge/index.html
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What is the AMA? The American Motorcyclist Association represents motorcyclists' rights and sanctions thousands of riding and racing events every year.
We hope you'll use the information on this page to get started in motorcycling and join the fun. Then come back and join the 290,000 enthusiastic motorcyclists who are AMA members. |
THE SPOTLIGHT WOMEN RIDERS MAKING HEADLINES
Women riders are moving up to the driver’s seat of their own motorcycles and changing their lives forever. Many have encouraged and inspired friends and family members to do the same. The passion for the road, the thrill andthe freedom is contagious!
However, some women are still stuck in neutral trying to find first gear and the courage to begin their own motorcycle journey. |
WOMEN SHARE ... “ … For a woman, motorcycling is an expression of herself. Many say riding is very empowering, that the confidence she gets from riding her own motorcycle spills over into other areas of her life. It's that "you don't know what you're missing until you do it" kind of thinking. …" "… I am 52 years old but when I get on my bike I feel like I'm 30. I would recommend that other women who are riding behind their husbands to get their own bike. It's a freedom that's unexplainable. I am a happy woman biker in Oklahoma and proud of it. …”
Linda Robertson, Vinita, OK |
A GREAT ARTICLE ...
 I Passed! Now What?
Advice for skittish first time riders
1/10/2008: In this installment of Riding Right, MSF instructor Susan Rzepka Orion answers some readers' questions. Two women who recently passed the MSF class ask how to overcome their nervousness about venturing out on their own and wonder what motorcycle to buy.
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Ladies, check it out!
Wicked Women Choppers
Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
MOTORCYCLE REVIEWS 
New rider?Advice for learning to ride, getting started right and having fun 
Five things every new rider needs to know
Want to get started in motorcycling, join in the fun and do it right? Here's how.
 Choose the right motorcycle for you
The first step in deciding what to buy is understanding the pros and cons
for new riders of the different classes of motorcycles.
 Start from the beginning
Want to know what to expect at the MSF RiderCourse?
Tag along as an AMA staffer goes to school.
 Dirty secrets
Want to keep going when the pavement ends? The MSF Dirtbike School can teach
you to ride off road.
 The ABCs of ATVs
Riding an ATV requires its own special set of skills. The ATV RiderCourse teaches the
skills you need to ride safely.
 Advanced degrees in riding
Once you're past the beginner stage, continue your riding education at one of dozens of
schools for both off-road and street riders. Some give discounts to AMA members.
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