Women who have been considering two wheels and are inspired by Women's Motorcycle Month have many resources available to help them learn to ride. Nationwide's Hazen offers three tips for getting started.

1) Websites such as www.motorcycles.org, www.msf-usa.org and www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com provide information on everything from locating a safety course in your area to buying proper riding gear.

2) Find a local dealership where you feel welcome and learn about different motorcycles before purchasing. Sit in the saddle and check out the practical aspects, such as making sure both of your feet can easily rest on the ground and determining if handgrips, controls, and mirrors are easy to reach and operate.

3) Join a women's motorcycle club in your area. Not only do these clubs allow women to enjoy the community of riding, many also focus on charity work.

More information for first time motorcyclists can be found at www.nationwide.com.

About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
The AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum brings to life the stories of the people and the machines that define the rich heritage of motorcycling in America. Supported by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and thousands of generous donors, the Museum is located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio. Its three major exhibition halls are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed on New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas). Adult admission is $10 per person; students age 12-17, $3; AMA members, $5. Seniors receive a $2 discount and members of motorcycle clubs and organizations are eligible for a $1 discount per ticket. A $25 family rate and group rates are also available. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum's website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

About Nationwide
Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the world, with more than $161 billion in assets. Nationwide ranks #108 on the Fortune 500 list. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.