Odin’s Blog
Unleashing Freedom
Hey there, fearless riders! Are you ready to kick-start your journey to empowerment on two wheels? If you're a woman with a burning passion for motorcycles, let's talk about the incredible transformation that awaits you when you join a women's motorcycle social club.
Choosing the Perfect Motorcycle
Hey there, badass ladies! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey on two wheels? Well, the first step is finding the perfect motorcycle that matches your style, needs, and personality.
Cruising Connecticut's Coastal Beauty
Rev up your engines and join us on an unforgettable adventure along the picturesque Connecticut shoreline. With its breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound, charming harbors, and historic lighthouses, this ride promises a perfect blend of natural beauty, coastal charm, and a touch of history.
Safety: Beat the heat this summer
Thanks to our fabulous Kathy “Kitt” Spencer for sharing a fantastic article last week about how to handle riding in rough weather. Great reading, if you haven’t already!
Stop The Bleed
Ahead of Women in the Wind’s upcoming Safety Month, 13 of the 22 patched members of the Daughters of Odin, plus one guest, attended a “Stop The Bleed” course on Sunday, May 23 – a trauma response class intended to train bystanders to offer potentially life-saving aid to others in the event of a traumatic bleeding injury (or injuries).
Skills for Rough Weather Riding
As Mark Twain reportedly once said, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” While it’s true you can’t change the weather, you can absolutely change how you respond to it.
Riding With a New-to-You Group
Many thanks to Lisa Brogdon, Women in the Wind International Safety Officer, for permitting us to reprint this article from the July/August 2021 edition of Women in the Wind’s newsletter Shootin’ The Breeze.
Buying A Motorcycle: Should It Be Easier?
Looking to buy a motorcycle? I am! Maybe it’s your first, maybe it’s your 20th… maybe you want a brand new one, maybe you’re not so fussed. With so many choices out there on the market, where does one begin and how does it differ from purchasing a car?
Rain Gear Hacks: Plastic Bags vs GoreTex Socks
This is a great article from Adventure Rider discussing the pros and cons of various wet-weather riding gear.
Food for Thought: Snacks in Your Tank Bag
I am a big proponent for carrying food on my bike when I ride. It doesn’t matter how long my ride will be — an hour, a few days — you’re guaranteed to always find an array of snacks in my bag, from carrot sticks to granola bars to chocolate (yes, we all know I’m a chocoholic…).
Raising Money for Good Causes
(NOTE: this article originally appeared in WITW International’s November/December 2020 edition of Shootin’ The Breeze)