You can now register for the 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell. The fifth annual conference, scheduled for Aug. 19-22 in scenic Keystone, Colo., will celebrate the freedom and fun that women experience when they take to the open road on two wheels.

Online registration for the four-day AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, is now available at www.womenandmotorcycling.com. The cost is $165 until Aug. 3. Registration after Aug. 3, which includes on-site registration, will cost $185.

The registration fee includes access to conference seminars, demo rides and activities, as well as admission to the opening ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on Aug. 20 and a closing banquet on Aug. 22. Both the barn dance and closing banquet include dinner. The fee also includes conference materials and a commemorative t-shirt.

According to AMA Marketing and Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa, the conference offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of women riders.

"Women throughout America will come together and enjoy all the camaraderie, scenic roads and informational seminars that can be packed into a four-day motorcycling get-together," she said. "We're focusing on educating, encouraging, inspiring and mentoring women in the lifestyle and sport of motorcycling, so there's going to be a lot for everyone to do."

Tsujikawa added men are also welcome to attend the conference.

"While the conference definitely focuses on the unique needs and desires of women riders, we encourage our attendees to register and bring their spouses or partners, who can attend all activities with a paid registration. The good news is that even if the guys choose not to participate in the conference, there are some incredible two-lane, off-road and dual-sport routes in this part of motorcycle heaven. The riding is out-of-this-world, and well worth the trip all by itself."

According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, women now account for 12.6 percent of all motorcycle riders, a 29 percent increase since 2003. As a reflection of this trend, the AMA has seen an increase in conference attendance over the years and anticipates that the 2009 event will be the largest ever.

The fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, will be held at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center in Keystone, Colo., on Aug. 19-22, 2009. Lodging reservations can be made by calling (800) 258-0437; mention group code CZ0AMAW. Online registration is available at www.womenandmotorcycling.com or by calling (800) AMA-JOIN.

Stay informed about conference developments! Sign up for conference e-mail alerts by e-mailing the AMA at info@womenandmotorcycling.com