The following exerpt appears in this month’s issue (Sep/Oct 2008) of Denver’s Motorcycle Rider News — you can acces it online shortly.  This goes quite nicely with my new quote: Some girls have a black dress for that special occasion, I ride a black bike.

Women Just Keep on Riding  Excerpted By Diana Rowe for Sep/Oct 2008 Motorcycle Rider news

 

“And the press just keeps on covering women on bikes!  We recently featured an article on Women Riders, entitled “Traveling Chicas,” in the July/August issue.  (You can access this issue on our web site at www.MotorcycleRiderNews.com under the archives.)

 

The Summer 2008 issue of H-D Enthusiast, page 9, continues the chick features:

 

 “We Ride – the Harley-Davidson Guide for Women” is a 43-page piece including inspirational stories of real women riders, as well as basic info on how to get started in the sport…If you didn’t get a copy but would like your own, visit your local dealer, download it at http://harley-davidson.com/womenriders, or call 1-800-LUV2RIDE.”

 

The article continues, “To celebrate every woman’s decision to grab the handlebars and ride, the Let Freedom Ring promotion in the United States offers a diamond-encrusted, sterling silver ring designed by Karen Davidson to any woman who purchases a new Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycle before Oct 1, 2008, and who has graduated from a Rider’s Edge riding course in the last eight years. See your dealer or web site for more information.”

And that’s it for today — until next time, get out there and ride!

Diana

Elegance d’ classic. Hot cars. Hot bikes. Vibrant imagery of colors and sparkling chrome. (Isn’t it amazing the colors you can paint cars these days?) Amazing food and wine — and beer during the CU/CSU college game.  Hey, what more could a girl want?

Over Labor Day weekend, The Broadmoor’s West golf course is transformed into an amazing showfield of 120 classic, historic, racing & vintage automobiles, plus 60 Concours motorcycle entries. (The Vincent motorbikes received special recognition with a display of the British company’s history.)

 Unfortunately, if you weren’t there, you missed a showing of the classics!  Car and motorcycle buffs alike lined the golf course, gaping at the amazing showing of motorized excellence. All I can still say is — WOW!  The event was the 2nd annual Rocky Mountain Concours d’Elegance, held at The historic Broadmoor.

The event took me back to the days of the county fairs, when everyone dusted off their show cars and made their way to the county seat. You name it, we drooled near it. I checked out more chrome and testosterone in a motorized vehicle than I’d seen in one place — ever!  Check out this sampling of show vehicles: ‘27 Ford T, ‘67 Chevrolet Corvette and ‘67 Ford Shelby, ‘68 Pontiac Firebird 400 and a ‘70 Plymouth ‘Cuda.  Two-wheeled entries included ’36 Harley-Davidson, ‘37 Indian Scout; and Vincent motorcycles ranging from ‘36 to ‘68. 

Special guests included author Clive Cussler and Pikes Peak Racing Legends Al Unser and Bobby Unser. Check out their racing museum in Albuquerque: Unser Racing Museum.

Any event that is hosted at the Broadmoor is a guaranteed success. But don’t feel intimidated by its sheer elegance. Sure, the food will knock your elegant socks off, and the wines, especially chosen by some of the youngest sommeliers in the industry, will get your taste buds to rocking!  Yet the Hotel Bar is also a great place to hang out and watch your favorite sports — GO CU BUFFALOS! 

Speaking of great eats, this event also featured a new way to enjoy your food: Chop Mix & Mingle (web site coming soon!), an innovative lifestyle cooking school, August 30 - September 1, 2008, held at The BRO^ADMOOR’s Cheyenne Lodge. This Rocky Mountain Style - Farm to Table weekend program focuses on mastering the art of gracious entertaining in your home with simple food from the outdoor grill. The event is being held in conjunction with the 2^nd Annual Rocky Mountain Concours d’Elegance.

If you missed this year, make sure you include Labor Day Weekend in Colorado Springs for your plans in 2009.  Dates for the 3rd annual Rocky Mountain Concours d’Elegance will be held over Labor day weekend.  Check in to The Broadmoor on Friday, September 4 and stay through Labor day, Monday, September 7, 2009!

Bring your walking shoes – you’ll be hoofing it over the greens on the golf course just to get a good look at all the bikes and cars!

Until next time, Diana