The largest riders event for women to hit Ohio in recent years is taking place during the 10 day Ohio Bike Week Rally June 6-15, 2008, in Sandusky, Ohio. “Women Riders: No Limits” presented by Motolight, is a FREE three-day symposium taking place June 12th-14th focusing on educating and entertaining female riders. The event is being organized by Genevieve Schmitt of Women Riders Now, a marketing and communications company out of Emigrant, Montana. Ohio Bike Week has attracted close to 100,000 people in recent years to the 10 day event and this year promises to be better than ever!

Friday: 

1. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Know Your Motorcycle: an introduction to motorcycle maintenance
Presented by Sara Liberte of Garage-Girls. Sara is a motorcycle shop owner and author of "How to Repair and Maintain Your V-Twin Motorcycle." Sara shares everything you need to know about your motorcycle starting the day you purchase it including why and how often to service your bike; why and how to use your service manual; what basic tools you should have; the pre-ride check list – what it is, why it's so important; and so much more. Seminar attendees will leave with newfound confidence regarding understanding the technical side of their motorcycle.

2. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lifting a Downed Bike & Other Confidence Builders
Nearly every rider has dropped his or her bike at one time or another. There's nothing to fear if you do drop it and you're alone, because you can learn to lift the bike yourself. This seminar demonstrates, using audience participation, how to lift a downed bike. Plus, never fear running out of gas again. We'll demonstrate how to properly siphon gas should the need arise. Finally, we'll share the secret to riding through gravel confidently.

3. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Secrets from Veteran Riders: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
This is a panel discussion of four veteran women riders who have traveled many, many miles solo and with groups. They'll share road-born experiences in hopes of enlightening others who wish to ride long distances. These long distance riding panelists are Michelle Matheron, Chief MSF Instructor; Kay Gilletly, MSF Rider Coach; Brenda Hickling-Thatcher, President of the Motor Maids; and Teresa Cote, Iron Butt rider.

4. 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Be the Best Rider You Can Be! Street Survival Strategies
Presented by Susan Rzepka Orion, MSF Rider Coach and WRN Riding Right columnist. Susan teaches how to manage risk in various street riding scenarios that often lead to accidents. Using a street riding simulator video, she'll discuss things like where a rider should be looking, the correct placement of the motorcycle and how to get out of sticky situations on the road.

For more information visit, www.womenridersnow.com