Chrome Angelz RC Press Kit & Media Resources
Official Media & Press Center
Welcome to the official media hub for Chrome Angelz RC — an international women’s motorcycle riding club and 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This page gathers verified press coverage, national and regional media references, partner and dealer features, community stories, video appearances, rider stories, and downloadable assets for journalists, event organizers, sponsors, and collaborators.
Independent media coverage and references: USA TODAY, WBBM Newsradio, ABC11 / WTVD, Portland Press Herald / Kennebec Journal, Duluth News Tribune, CBC / Yahoo Canada, Bangor Daily News, Logan Daily News, Farm Progress / Wisconsin Agriculturist, MSC News / KLZA, OCNJ Daily, Cronkite News, and other local and regional news outlets.
Industry partner-published feature: Venustas Heated Apparel has published a dedicated feature on its collaboration with Chrome Angelz RC, celebrating women riders and real-world riding experiences.
Explore coverage: News Features · Community & Event Coverage · Other Editorial Mentions · Industry & Brand Features · Broadcast & Video · Official Press Releases
Media resources: About Chrome Angelz RC · Download Brand Assets · Media FAQ · Media Contact
About Chrome Angelz RC
Chrome Angelz RC (Chrome Angelz Riding Club) is a neutral, no-drama international women’s motorcycle riding club founded in 2011 in Galloway Township, New Jersey. What began as one small local group has grown into a worldwide sisterhood of active chapters across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Central America, Africa, Australia, and India.
Members ride their own street-legal motorcycles — any make, model, or skill level — and focus on safe riding, sisterhood, community service, philanthropy, and a strong, positive image of women riders wherever they go.
- Founded: 2011
- Founder: Annamarie “Swingz” Sesta
- Legal Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (U.S.)
- Headquarters: Galloway Township, New Jersey, USA
- Chapters: 150+ worldwide
- Regions: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Europe, Central America, Africa, Australia, and India
- Core Activities: Group rides, international convention, charity and benefit runs, community service projects, rider engagement, and positive public representation of women riders
- Mission: Unite women riders worldwide through sisterhood, safety, philanthropy, and a positive riding culture.
To explore more about our history and mission, visit Our Herstory, use the Find a Chapter map to locate nearby chapters, and view upcoming rides and events on the Events calendar.
Additional public profile: Chrome Angelz RC on Wikitia →
Featured Media Coverage
Editorial note: Independent news coverage, partner-published features, organizational announcements, and community acknowledgments are presented separately below. Article summaries describe their published coverage; outbound links lead to the original publishers.
National & Regional News
“Motorcycle Riding Has Long Been Male Dominated — Now, Women Are Taking the Wheel(s)” – USA TODAY (2024)
USA TODAY featured Chrome Angelz RC in its national coverage of the growth of women in motorcycling, highlighting Chrome Angelz members, the club’s international chapter footprint, and its connection to Laconia Motorcycle Week.
Read the article on USA TODAY →
“All-female motorcycle club collects bras for a cause” – WBBM Newsradio (Feb. 27, 2023)
Chicago-area WBBM Newsradio coverage of the Chrome Angelz RC Rockin’ Rebelz chapter working with Cups Bra Drive to collect bras for local organizations serving people experiencing homelessness. Chapter president DiDi Foley described the chapter’s charitable efforts during the winter riding offseason.
Read the report on WBBM Newsradio →
“Chrome Angelz” – Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys (Feb. 27, 2021)
An in-depth profile of the Road Diamondz chapter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and the broader international network and charitable work of Chrome Angelz RC.
Read the feature on Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys →
“Toddler motorcycle fan gets big bike birthday parade” – ABC11 / WTVD (July 11, 2020)
Follow-up reporting on the completed Ride for Charlotte in Zebulon, North Carolina. ABC11 covered the Chrome Angelz-organized birthday parade for a young girl battling leukemia, with more than 100 motorcyclists taking part and donations presented to her family.
Read the completed-event report on ABC11 →
“Ride for Charlotte: Wake County toddler with leukemia wants to see motorcycles…” – ABC11 / WTVD (July 7, 2020)
Story on a Raleigh-area Chrome Angelz RC chapter organizing a motorcycle parade for a toddler with leukemia in Zebulon, North Carolina.
“Bikers, vendors make connections at Augusta motorcycle swap meet” – Kennebec Journal / Portland Press Herald (Jan. 26, 2020)
A Maine newspaper feature with Chrome Angelz members Mindi Peavey and Kat Ferreira explores recruiting, women’s riding friendships, chapter support, and fundraising for cancer services and spina bifida research.
Read the feature on Portland Press Herald →
“Women’s motorcycle riding community holding benefit run to help disabled veteran” – WGBA / KBZK (July 4, 2019)
Coverage of a chapter benefit ride supporting a disabled Army veteran living with chronic pain and PTSD, demonstrating the charitable side of the organization’s rides.
Read the article on KBZK / NBC 26 →
“Female bikers converging on Duluth” – Duluth News Tribune (June 26, 2019)
Story on Chrome Angelz RC’s international convention in Duluth, Minnesota and the rapid global growth of the organization.
Read the article on Duluth News Tribune →
“Women on bikes form unique sisterhood” – Portland Press Herald (June 30, 2018)
Coverage of women motorcyclists and the close-knit sisterhood found at a women’s riding organization convention in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Read the article on Portland Press Herald →
“Don’t call us hubby huggers, says all-female bike club” – CBC / Yahoo Canada (2015)
Early feature on an all-female bike chapter that underscores the independence of women who ride and the culture around all-female riding communities.
Read the article on Yahoo Canada →
Industry Partnerships & Brand Features
“Celebrating the Women Who Ride: How Venustas Supports Motorcycle Adventures Through Partnership with Chrome Angelz RC” – Venustas Heated Apparel (Oct. 9, 2026)
Venustas published a dedicated brand feature on its collaboration with Chrome Angelz RC, highlighting the organization’s international women’s riding community and personal experiences from member Kerrie Neumann and raffle winner Nancy Colasurdo. The article explores the comfort of heated apparel during cold-weather motorcycle adventures and illustrates the value of industry partnerships that support women who ride.
Read the brand feature on Venustas →
Community & Event Coverage
Independent community coverage documents the difference Chrome Angelz RC chapters make locally—from veterans’ support and children’s causes to disaster relief and charitable outreach. Reports about proposed events are identified as plans rather than completed results.
“Christmas Parade to include toy drive” – Smoky Mountain Times (Nov. 13, 2025)
Story on Chrome Angelz RC International collecting toys for the First Annual Toy Drive during the Bryson City, North Carolina Christmas Parade.
Visit Smoky Mountain Times (direct article URL not verified) →
“Motorcycle Toy Run Riders Deliver Smiles, Gifts, Joy” – The SandPaper (Oct. 15, 2025)
Coverage of the Manahawkin Toy Run Foundation event where multiple New Jersey Chrome Angelz RC chapters escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus for a holiday charity ride.
Visit The SandPaper (direct article URL not verified) →
“Downbeach rolls out the red carpet for Wounded Warrior Week family” – OCNJ Daily (Sept. 25, 2024)
Independent local coverage of a welcome parade for a wounded veteran and his family in New Jersey. The report identifies Chrome Angelz riders from Egg Harbor Township among the organizations helping lead the community procession.
Read the report on OCNJ Daily →
“1500 motorcyclists headed for Tecumseh” – MSC News / KLZA (April 29, 2021)
Regional radio news preview of a planned Nebraska festival hosted by the Chrome Angelz RC Dream Chaserz chapter with Women of Worth. Organizers anticipated approximately 1,500 riders and hoped to raise funds for women and young people at risk of exploitation; the report gives projected, not final, figures.
“Chrome Angelz RC Jerzy Devilz ‘Wingz of Hope’ delivery” – Archway Programs (Nov. 2020)
Archway Programs thanked the Jerzy Devilz chapter and its president, Jennifer “Turtle” Rehmann, for delivering 75 stuffed animals to support students at the Archway Schools. This is an acknowledgment from a community organization, not independent newspaper reporting.
Read the Archway Programs newsletter →
“Amid complaints of honking, bikers plan parade to support Searsport retirement community” – Bangor Daily News (Sept. 17, 2020)
Regional news coverage of the Chrome Angelz RC Wild Spiritz chapter in Searsport, Maine, organizing a motorcycle parade past Bayview Manor during National Assisted Living Week. The planned event aimed to lift residents’ spirits and show community support during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the article on Bangor Daily News →
“Wetzels rebuild after tornado smashes farm” – Wisconsin Agriculturist / Farm Progress (July 17, 2019)
In reporting on a Wisconsin farm family’s recovery from tornado damage, Farm Progress quotes the family recognizing a fundraiser by the Chrome Angelz RC Sapphires chapter in Oshkosh that contributed more than $1,000 toward rebuilding.
Read the article on Farm Progress →
“Motorcycle organization revving up support and smiles” – Logan Daily News (July 25, 2017)
Beth Lanning’s local news feature profiles the Chrome Angelz RC HandleBar Honeyz chapter in Logan, Ohio, and its efforts to support veterans, active military personnel, children, and community members in need. Chapter leaders Annisa Evans and Beth Helber described raising more than $3,550 for charitable causes in the chapter’s first months, with all funds going to charity, and their commitment to changing perceptions of motorcyclists through compassion and service.
Read the article on Logan Daily News →
Club-published follow-up: The following item is Chrome Angelz RC’s own recap and is not independent news coverage.
“Chrome Angelz RC in the News – New Jersey Chapters Escort Santa in 2025” – ChromeAngelzRC.com (Oct. 20, 2025)
Official recap of the Toy Run event with extended photos and additional context from the organization’s perspective.
Read the recap on ChromeAngelzRC.com →
Additional Editorial Mentions & Member Profiles
These external stories mention participating chapters or profile individual members, but are not primarily features about the club itself.
“5 transgender military veterans discuss abuses, how political changes can alter lives” – Cronkite News (May 10, 2021)
A Cronkite News profile of military veterans includes Sue McConnell, identified in the reporting as president of Chrome Angelz RC Desert Roses in Tucson. The article centers on veterans’ personal experiences and public policy, rather than on Chrome Angelz RC activities.
Read the member profile on Cronkite News →
“Rolling Thunder shows support for veterans” – Portland Press Herald (May 8, 2020)
A Maine report about a motorcycle flag parade honoring residents of a veterans’ home lists Chrome Angelz among the participating riding organizations. This is a documented event mention rather than a dedicated club feature.
Read the report on Portland Press Herald →
Industry Publications & Directories
Women Riders Now – “National and Regional Riding Clubs”
Chrome Angelz RC is listed among national and international women’s riding organizations in Women Riders Now’s directory of riding groups.
View the listing on Women Riders Now →
Women Riders Now – “How a Ride on a Can-Am Spyder Changed One Female Veteran’s Life”
Feature about a female veteran’s healing journey where she encourages her daughter to join a local Chrome Angelz RC chapter, highlighting the organization’s role in connection and recovery.
Read the article on Women Riders Now →
AIS Insurance – “How Women Motorcyclists Are Changing an Industry”
Article noting Chrome Angelz RC among leading all-female motorcycle riding organizations helping shape the future of the motorcycle industry.
Read the article on AIS Insurance →
CycleFish & other national event calendars
Chrome Angelz RC rides and galas have appeared in national motorcycle event calendars, including CycleFish and other event platforms.
Example CycleFish event archive listing →
Broadcast, Video & Rider Story Highlights
“Cleatus Road Trip: Route 66” – FOX Sports / FOXSPORTSPR
FOX Sports’ Cleatus Road Trip: Route 66 segment included Chrome Angelz RC members during the 2022 Chrome Angelz RC International Convention period in Arizona, adding national sports-media visibility to the organization’s public footprint.
Watch the FOX Sports / FOXSPORTSPR video on Vimeo →
Kelsey Grammer from “Frasier” and “Cheers” Took Some Time to Take A Photo With Chrome Angelz (2023)
“48 States in 45 Days” – Chrome Angelz RC Rider Story
This historical rider-story video highlights an incredible solo motorcycle journey across 48 states in 45 days, including snow in Colorado, extreme heat in Death Valley, and hail storms in Indiana. The message to women riders everywhere — “You can do it!” — reflects Chrome Angelz RC’s commitment to empowering women who ride their own motorcycles, take on major challenges, and inspire others through real riding experiences.
Watch the rider story video on Facebook →
Media note: Approved event photos and rider-story assets may be included in the downloadable media photo package. Public-figure or celebrity-adjacent photos should be captioned neutrally and should not be presented as endorsements unless separately authorized.
Press Releases & Official Statements
The following are official Chrome Angelz RC announcements distributed through PRLog. They are organizational press releases, not independent newsroom reporting.
“Chrome Angelz RC Announces Deadwood, South Dakota as Host Destination for 2027” – PRLog (June 30, 2026)
Official press release announcing Deadwood, South Dakota as the host destination for the 2027 Chrome Angelz RC Convention, following the successful completion of the 2026 Convention. The release highlights Chrome Angelz RC’s continued national and international presence, long-term organizational planning, member engagement, nonprofit mission, and ongoing commitment to sisterhood, motorcycle riding, charitable service, and community impact.
Read the full press release on PRLog →
“Chrome Angelz RC Convention Brings Women Motorcyclists, Sisterhood and Service to Cortland NY” – PRLog (June 14, 2026)
Official pre-convention announcement promoting the June 24–28, 2026 Chrome Angelz RC International Convention in Cortland, New York, including the organization’s international participation, sisterhood, and community-service focus.
Read the full press release on PRLog →
“Chrome Angelz RC Announces 2026 International Convention in Cortland, New York” – PRLog (Dec. 10, 2025)
Original convention announcement identifying Cortland, New York, as the host of the 2026 international gathering, with information about riding, member activities, and the planned June 24–28 dates.
Read the full press release on PRLog →
“Chrome Angelz RC Expands Nationwide as Women Motorcycle Riding Club Membership Grows” – PRLog (Dec. 4, 2025)
Official press release announcing Chrome Angelz RC’s continued national and international expansion as one of the largest women’s motorcycle riding organizations in the United States, highlighting chapter growth, nonprofit work, and community impact.
Read the full press release on PRLog →
Press Kit & Brand Assets
Download ready-to-use logos, photos, and background materials for print, broadcast, web, and social media coverage. For any asset use outside of news or event promotion, please contact us first.
- Logo Pack (.ZIP – PNG + vector)
High-resolution Chrome Angelz RC logos for both print and digital layouts.
Download Logo Pack - Fast Facts One-Pager (PDF)
One-page overview including founding, mission, chapter counts, and regions served.
Download Fast Facts (PDF) - Media Photos (.ZIP)
Approved high-resolution photos, including group shots, events, portraits, selected convention imagery, and approved rider-story assets cleared for editorial use.
Download Media Photos - Founder / Leadership Bio & Suggested Quotes (.DOCX)
Backgrounder with founder and leadership bios plus suggested quotes for interviews and press releases.
Download Quotes & Founder Bio
Press & Media FAQ
What is Chrome Angelz RC?
Chrome Angelz RC is an international women’s riding community and 501(c)(3) nonprofit with more than 150 chapters worldwide. Members focus on safe riding, sisterhood, community service, philanthropy, and presenting a positive, welcoming image of women riders.
Where can I find a chapter or local contact?
Visit our Find a Chapter page to view the interactive chapter map and locate officers in your region.
Is Chrome Angelz RC available for interviews or feature stories?
Yes. Our founder, national board members, chapter officers, and members are available to speak about women riders, motorcycle safety, charity work, veterans’ support, nonprofit service, chapter growth, annual conventions, solo riding, long-distance riding, and women’s motorcycle culture. Use the media contact below to submit interview requests.
Can media use the logo and photos from this page?
Media outlets and event organizers may use the logos and approved photos in the Press Kit for coverage related to Chrome Angelz RC. Please do not alter the logo or imagery in a way that misrepresents the organization, and credit “Chrome Angelz RC” where appropriate.
Do you attend or support charity and community events?
Yes. Chapters regularly support local and national causes through charity rides, fundraisers, community outreach, toy runs, benefit rides, and other events. Organizers can contact us using the information below to discuss partnership opportunities.
Can sponsors, dealers, or event organizers contact Chrome Angelz RC?
Yes. Chrome Angelz RC welcomes appropriate media, event, dealer, sponsor, and community partnership inquiries that align with the organization’s mission, nonprofit status, and positive representation of women riders.
Media Contact
For interviews, additional photos, high-resolution logos, event partnerships, sponsor inquiries, or custom quotes, please contact:
Email:
press@chromeangelzrc.com
Website:
chromeangelzrc.com
Press Kit URL:
chromeangelzrc.com/press-kit/
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