Motorcycles for Women Only Meet Jude Smallwood, the author of “Motorcycles for Women Only,” and a close friend of Bessie Stringfield. She met Bessie in 1979 in South Florida. They bonded over their love for riding and became good friends. Jude & Bessie would take runs to the Everglades, and visit with local friends. Jude is featured in the award-winning documentary, “To Myself, With Love: The Bessie Stringfield Story” and shares insights about Bessie and talks about their close friendship. Jude’s book chronicles her motorcycling ventures, funny and serious riding tales, “how-to” chapters, and several entertaining accounts of historic female record breakers and their many large clubs at the early days of motorcycles. She addresses mechanics, riding techniques and practical advice specifically relevant to women and includes how she first met Bessie and more about her trailblazing friend. | ||||
TO MYSELF, WITH LOVE, THE BESSIE STRINGFIELD STORY. The first documentary about this motorcycle trailblazer , Bessie Stringfield. In 1930, she set out on a journey that seemed impossible. But her courage, skills, optimistic outlook, and faith saw her through the most challenging of obstacles. Now, 90 years later, she inspires women to follow their passion to ride.  |  | |||
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Diane Fredel-Weis is an award-winning independent filmmaker. Her most recent short film, "Minor Accident of War," screened at film festivals around the world earning top honors and qualified for an Academy Award in 2021. Her film, "Inconceivable,” was acquired by Showtime. | ||||
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