Genevieve Quoted in the News

Because of Genevieve’s position in the motorcycle industry as a female motorcycle journalist and spokesperson, she has been sought out by print and television journalists, as well as documentary show producers, to provide her perspective on a variety of subjects related to motorcycling. She’s been quoted in more than a hundred different media outlets over the last 30 years. Here is just a sampling of some of them.

Genevieve Schmitt Featured on the History Channel

genevieve screenshot history channel — “The Machines That Built America, Snack Sized: The Wild Ones” features commentary by Genevieve Schmitt throughout. The show debuted August 22, 2021 and is still available to watch on the History Channel website and app.

Geraldo at Large, August 11, 2007 Genevieve starts at 2:36 — Geraldo at Large, August 11, 2007
Genevieve starts at 2:36

“Women are craving the company of other women to share the experience of riding.

— Genevieve Schmitt quoted in USA Today

Newspaper, Magazine, and Online Articles with Genevieve’s Quotes

A Closer Look at Montana’s New Lane-Filtering Law 3/29/21 — A Closer Look at Montana’s New Lane-Filtering Law
3/29/21

Cake is Making Electric Motorcycles for the Masses 3/19/18 — Cake is Making
Electric Motorcycles
for the Masses
3/19/18

New Roads Opening for Women Harley Riders 5/21/15 — New Roads Opening for Women Harley Riders
5/21/15

More Women Find Freedom on Two Wheels (Malaysia) 4/6/14 — More Women Find Freedom on Two Wheels
(Malaysia)
4/6/14

At Sturgis, Trump Supporters Look to Turn Bikers into Voters 8/14/20 — At Sturgis, Trump Supporters Look to Turn Bikers into Voters
8/14/20

Women Help Rev Up the Motorcycle Industry 9/1/17 — Women Help Rev Up the Motorcycle Industry
9/1/17

Shifting the Balance of Power 2/6/15 — Shifting the Balance of Power
2/6/15

Niche Motorcycle Makers Rev Up Sales to Women 6/9/12 — Niche Motorcycle Makers Rev Up
Sales to Women
6/9/12

BMW’s most avid motorcycle rider is a woman. She’s also in charge of the company. 4/11/20 — BMW’s most avid motorcycle rider is a woman.
4/11/20

Long Distance Motorcycle Trips Seek to Empower Women 7/18/17 — Long Distance Motorcycle Trips Seek to Empower Women
7/18/17

The Enduring Appeal of Adventure Bikes 9/20/14 — The Enduring Appeal of Adventure Bikes
9/20/14

Skirts on Two Wheels (Argentina) 8/14/07 — Skirts on Two Wheels
(Argentina)
8/14/07

Harley-Davidson Tries to Regain its Cool Factor 2/8/18 — Harley-Davidson Tries to Regain its
Cool Factor
2/8/18

Warm Weather Extends Riding Season 11/8/16 — Warm Weather Extends Riding Season
11/8/16

Harley’s Fastest Growing Market?Women 6/13/14 — Harley’s Fastest Growing Market?Women
6/13/14

Harley Woos Female Bikers 7/25/07 — Harley Woos Female Bikers
7/25/07

-Harley Courts Women and Young Riders 1/24/15
-New 3-Wheel Motorcycle Brings Batmobile to Mind 10/22/14
-Harley-Davidson’s 2015 Motorcycle Line-up 8/26/14
-Harley-Davidson Unveils Two New Motorcycles 3/6/14
-Harley-Davidson Breaks Out the Breakout 3/8/13
-Harley Aims to Make Women Feel Welcome at Sturgis 8/7/12
-Harley Dealers See Sales Uptick 3/14/12
-Harley Shares Make Some Noise 1/11/11
-Harley-Davidson Unveils 2012 Models 7/20/11
-Flowers, Balloons, and Harleys 11/29/09
-Big Hogs, Slim Cost 6/27/09
-09 Rally Brings Bikers to City Harley Calls Home 4/29/09
-New Harley Czar is an Outsider 4/6/09
-Harley Wants to Train Folks for the Long Ride 1/13/09

**Other Media Where Genevieve Has Been Quoted**

-ABC Radio Network
-Asheville Citizen Times
-24Seven Arts Mag, Alton, Illinois
-BBC World Service Radio
-Chicago Tribune
-Colorado Springs Gazette
-Detroit Free Press
-WOFL-TV Fox 35 News, Orlando
-Los Angeles Daily News
-Livingston Enterprise (Montana)
-MSN.com
-Rapid City Journal
-Richmond Times-Dispatch
-Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
-The Daytona Beach News-Journal
-The Dallas Morning News
-The National Post-Canada
-The Seattle Times
-The Sunday Times, Johannesburg, South Africa

“It’s not uncommon for a woman to become a motorcyclist and leave behind terrible relationships and unfulfilling jobs. It has that affect on a woman.”

— Genevieve Schmitt quoted in the Sandusky Register (Ohio)

Contact Genevieve

If you need a quote or expert opinion, please reach out by phone at 406.223.4939 for immediate deadlines. Fill out the form for other requests. Genevieve is available seven days a week to provide quotes for the media. Being a journalist herself, she is sensitive to deadlines and will do her best to accommodate you.