Hear Me Roar

the long version

Hear Me Roar: Women, Motorcycles, and the Rapture of the Road chronicles the bold world of women in motorcycling the independence, the excitement, the myths, the history, the subcultures. Ann Ferrar, a motorcycling journalist who crisscrossed the continent on a Hawk GT 650, has written a book full of stories and photographs of pioneering women and their freedom machines - from the first grande dames of motorcycling at the turn of the century to the drag racers, endurance. Riders, stuntwomen, motocrossers, bikers' - rights activists, adventurers, and world explorers of today. Hear Me Roar also presents a unique perspective on a little-known facet of women's independence, and goes behind the scenes to look at female strength in motorcycle sports: the rise of the fastest woman on a Harley nitro bike, the toil and perseverance of a female team in a superbike relay race. Their stories are all here for the first time in fascinating detail. And, For newcomers and veteran riders alike, Hear Me Roar provides a comprehensive reference section with practical information about motorcycle safety, how to choose a bike and leather gear, plus a national resource directory with 450 listings for women's and coed clubs, manufacturers, periodicals, where to find specialty parts to customize a bike, and much more.