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She went to cover a doobies concert during the big motorcycle event in sturgis. Explore this page to learn more about and purchase my books. She says women have been riding motorcycles since the beginning but they havent always been portrayed this way. Jan 23, 2011 this picture of my mom is also in cristine sommer simmons latest book, the american motorcycle girls 19001950, pages 194195.

Simmons wrote and sang many songs for the doobie brothers, including south city midnight lady, dependin. Few things can be more satisfying to the serious reader than to come across a book that boldly goes where none has gone before. Cristine sommersimmons ama motorcycle museum hall of fame. Patrick simmons born october 19, 1948 is an american musician best known as a founding member of the rock band the doobie brothers. Cristine sommer simmons author of the american motorcycle. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Are you on the lookout for books written about motorcycling by other women motorcyclists. In the fall of 2010, cris sommer simmons, the american motorcycle girl, rode her 1915. Jul 25, 2012 american motorcycle girl cris sommer simmons stops by with her latest book and many great stories about 2010s pre1916 cannonball coasttocoast endurance run. The book about the first motorcycle cannonball, held back in 2010, written by one of the only wo man to compete in this coast to coast event cris sommer simmons. Cris commented that sis looks ready for hollywood only mom would have an all white outfit for riding. Pats mom, cristine sommersimmons, is a globally respected motorcycle enthusiast and journalist. Not realizing their naive efforts would actually help change the face of. Ninetyfive years later, author and journalist cristine sommersimmons made the crosscounty journey, riding a 1915 harley nicknamed effie in honor of hotchkiss.

Cristine sommer simmons has scoured photo collections across the country and spent hundreds of hours researching the contents of the photographs she has found. She went to cover a doobies concert during the big motorcycle event in. Clara marian wagner 11 november 1891 30 december 1961 was one of the first documented woman motorcyclists, who became notable as an endurance racer and was sponsored by the eclipse machine co. Patrick wants to ride by cristine sommer simmons 1994 0403 hardcover january 1, 1804 5.

According to sommersimmons, smith was a member of motor maids, an organization for female bikers. Simmons brings her passion for diversity to directing and coordinating all aspects of business operations for the basketball team. Cristine sommer simmons was cofounder of harley women, considered the first widely distributed magazine for women riders. One is a present for a friend that also was with me on the trip. Born in aberdeen, washington, he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure. Women in the motorcycle cannonball run ultimate motorcycling. Moderate to heavy notes, marking, highlighting, noticeable wear and tear, worn covers, crease pages. Biography for cris sommersimmons turner classic movies. Pats mom, cristine sommer simmons, is a globally respected motorcycle enthusiast and journalist. An eager passenger on her stepfathers motorcycle at age 9, she got her first motorcycle a yamaha twinjet 100 at age 14, her first harley at age 19 and has been riding ever since. Cristine sommer simmons is a respected ambassador of women in motorcycling through her work as an author, journalist, and cofounder of harley women magazine.

The american motorcycle girls cannonball diary cristine. Cris is inducted into three different motorcycle halls of fame around the country for her efforts promoting women and motorcycling. Join facebook to connect with cristine reed simmons and others you may know. Aug 27, 2008 cristine is also the author of a childrens book, patrick wants to ride, and is currently working on a screenplay for an independent film about women motorcyclists. The wnba is a leader among sports organizations in frontoffice diversity, but simmons looks forward to a day when women executives are. Cristine sommersimmons is a respected ambassador of women in motorcycling through her work as an author, journalist, and cofounder of harley women magazine.

I did not have room to pack such a large book so i. In 1907, clara, aged 15 years old and the daughter of the wagner motorcycle company 19011914 owner george wagner from saint paul, minnesota, became a member of the american federation of motorcyclists fam clara put the companys motorcycles on the map by achieving a perfect score in a fam 360 mile endurance race from chicago to indianapolis in 1910, aged 18, but was denied the. Author cristine sommer simmons is a pioneer herself having cofounded harley women magazine back in 1985. The american motorcycle girls cannonball diary by cristine. View the profiles of people named christine simmons. Not realizing their naive efforts would actually help change the face of motorcycling. Sommer motorcycles news and pictures about sommer motorcycles. Written by becky shimek with only a shoestring budget and zero blueprints, cristine cris sommer simmons set out with her pal, jo giovannoni, to spread the gospel about women in motorcycling. I met cristine sommer simmons at her booth in the vendors section and was so impressed with her book.

American motorcycle girl cris sommer simmons stops by with her latest book and many great stories about 2010s pre1916 cannonball coasttocoast endurance run. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Three time motorcycle hall of fame inductee and author of the newly published book, the american motorcycle girls. The american motorcycle girls a photographic history of early women motorcyclists.

Her daily diary tells a special story in the fall of 2010, cris sommer simmons, the american motorcycle girl, rode her 1915 harleydavidson crosscountry from kitty hawk, north carolina to santa monica, california. Cristine sommersimmons was cofounder of harley women, considered. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover christine. The secret life of cris sommer simmons at cyril huze post.

The wnba is a leader among sports organizations in frontoffice diversity, but simmons looks forward to a day when women executives are the rule, not the exception. This is a diary about a coast to coast endurance run, by christine simmons, on a 1915 harley davidson. In march of 2011, cris released the cannonball diary, a book about her journey riding. Cris sommer simmons has enjoyed a lifetime love affair with two wheels.

Cristine sommer simmons accomplishes this task with flying colors. Book description simmons, cristine sommer davidson, karen frw, 2009. The hardcover of the patrick wants to ride by cristine l. View christine sommers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Having a motorcycle myself my daughter would go out and see if she grew enough to reach my pegs so she could ride with. In the historicallymaledominated world of motorcycling no one has more passion for motorcycles than cris. The american motorcycle girls cannonball diary book. Cris road from kitty hawk, nc to santa monica on her 1915 harley effie.

Patrick wants to ride by cristine sommer simmons 199404. When patrick receives three presents on his tenth birthday, he knows that he wont have to wait any longer to ride on the back of his dads motorcycle. Author cristine simmons biography and book list fresh fiction. Cristine sommer simmons and becky brown pose together after receiving their honors. More information about this seller contact this seller. Cristine is also the author of a childrens book, patrick wants to ride, and is currently working on a screenplay for an independent film about women motorcyclists. New oem kawasaki owners manual 620mffpff 2015 999871811. Patrick wants to ride 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. The american motorcycle girls 19001950 cristine sommer. The american motorcycle girls 19001950 cristine sommer simmons book b1811. Cristine sommersimmons, whose book the american motorcycle girls features the photograph on its cover, identified the rider as dot smith. Cristine sommersimmons inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 2003 cofounder of harley women magazine. Well and insightfully written, fantastically illustrated, designed with period touches, and very, very.

Join facebook to connect with christine simmons and others you may know. Women in the wind, and cristine sommersimmons, motorcycle journalist and cofounder of harley women magazine, are among the industry leaders being inducted into the sturgis museum hall of fame this summer. Author of many magazine articles, columns and a childrens book on motorcycling. Anyone, motorcyclist or not will enjoy this chronicle of what is what like in the early days. Cris sommer simmons rides her 1915 harleydavidson in the 2010 pre1916 motorcycle cannonball coast to coast endurance run. New female riders can find inspiration in the accomplishments of many other women who since the beginning of the last century have decided to follow their dreams and dared to live their lives on their own terms around motorcycles. The book features the stories of women riders from women in the wind, ladies of harley and fugawe sisters. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Michael lichter has done the many photographs included in this book. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, e book and audiobook.

Cristine sommer simmons recently finished a book titled the american motorcycle girls 1900 to 1950 looking at the history of women and motorcycling. Ama motorcycle museum hall of fame cristine sommersimmons. Cristine sommer simmons author of the american motorcycle girls. Cris was active in promoting motorcycling through her roles as author, columnist, songwriter and motorcycle journalist. Cris was active in promoting motorcycling through her roles as.

I did not have room to pack such a large book so i immediately ordered two when i got home. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. The secret life of cris sommer simmons published by cyril huze december 8th, 2010 in books, editorial and events. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. This page contains all known mustread motorcycling. Mar 19, 2014 cris sommer simmons has enjoyed a lifetime love affair with two wheels. Cris sommer simmons rides her 1915 harleydavidson in the 2010 pre1916 motorcycle cannonball coast to coast endurance run by. This book is the best of her veritable treasure trove. The american motorcycle girls national motorcycle museum. The american motorcycle girls cannonball diary cristine sommer simmons nos. Cristine sommer simmons written by becky shimek with only a shoestring budget and zero blueprints, cristine cris sommer simmons set out with her pal, jo giovannoni, to spread the gospel about women in motorcycling. Written by felicia morgan thursday, 01 july 2010 15. This picture of my mom is also in cristine sommer simmons latest book, the american motorcycle girls 19001950, pages 194195.