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Got Wheels & Wind Your Hair? You Need Motorcycle Insurance

Find out more about the Women's Motorcyclist Foundation.

Wind in your hair. Got  your dark shades on. You are ready to take on the road. Make sure your properly insured!

One of our carrier’s, Progressive, sponsors the Women’s Motorcyclist Foundation. Riding motorcyles is seen as a man’s thing.  However, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council's latest statistics, 25 percent of all motorcyclists are female—that's one out of every four riders. This foundation “promotes safe, respectful and skilled motorcycling among women.” They also raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation with their Progressive Adventure for the Cure and Progressive On the Track for Cures programs.

Find out more here.

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Save the date for International Female Ride Day May 3rd, 2013!

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