A Salve for the Daily Demands The rushing motion. That constant forward progression; onwards through everything and nothing at all. This is what keeps me sane. Keeps me grounded in an overly productive society in which I feel the pressure to do more, achieve more and stuff more into my already overflowing schedule. The steady hum of a …
This is Riding
I rush through the house, my boots heavily echoing on timber floors, as I scramble about, throwing on my leather jacket, grabbing keys, helmet – fuck where is it? Gloves, do I have my gloves? Arms full, I propel myself through the back door and into the yard, eyes straight to Percy, gleaming, waiting, in the soft morning sun, ready …
Motorcycles Are My Life
While holed up in one of Victoria’s winter lockdowns of 2021, I spoke to various women that contacted me about their love of motorcycles… one of the stories that stood out was from Linda, a lady in the Hunter Valley, NSW who has multiple bikes and has done, for as long as she has been riding. Linda’s lived her life …
GRAB pack
Girl Rider Around Ballarat, GRAB pack, was formed after a local Ballarat lady, Kerry, realised quite a few women weren’t involving themselves with any group rides, within the mixed group she also rode with, called Ballarat Riders. Kerry discovered it was due to a lack of riding confidence and they felt somewhat intimidated by so many fellas, riding within …
Jo Pinky
Introducing Jo Pinky, 5’2” and her 2010 YamaHarley, a Yamaha V-Star 650 cc, called Bonnie… represents ‘little fight’ after she beat the odds in an accident. This is what she used to look like… “She’s definitely a one of a kind in Melbourne. This beauty, who I call Bonnie, is my comeback ride after being cleaned up February …
BERT13
I’m Caz from Western Australia, have just turned 60 and for the last few years I’ve been riding a 2013 Yamaha V-Star 650 cc lovingly called BERT13. He is named after my Uncle Bert and the day of my mum’s birth. I learnt to ride in my 20s on a Suzuki GN250 though I was a bit naughty as it …
Lady Bug Ryker
Lady Bug Ryker My name is Anne; I have two grown children, I’m a registered nurse and a community radio presenter on Alive 90.5 FM and always up for something different. About 18 months ago my husband and I decided to buy a Can-Am Ryker to share, to give us something fun to enjoy over the COVID adjustments. Neither of …
Wind Sisters
Adventures and beautiful bikes, sent in by our wind sisters… Click the photos or text below to read. For encouragement, riding guidance and the possibility of life-long friendships, click here for some wonderful women’s support networks. A Salve for the Daily Demands In amongst a city of millions, activity is unceasing like the hum of a …
Women Moto Sisterhood
A strong sisterhood, of support networks… where life-long bonds are made with those to share rides, confidence, skills and experiences with. From newbies to long-time riders. Click below for the group’s own page. Some are showcased; eventually they can all get their story here. AU Babes Out On Bikes (BOOBS) Australia AU Biker Babes Australia (Group) AU …
Outback Grandma
Kim Killick is one hell of a woman… She’s ridden the Cape York tracks in Far North Queensland, rode the Simpson Desert crossing with her hubby Mark and Stuart Ball, of The Great Australian Ride GAR in 2019, just six weeks prior to doing it again with the original All Women’s Simpson Desert Crossing team and because of an unexpected …
Freedom & Sly South Island NZ
Leigh-Ann, Freedom, Maria and Sly gone south… These two are rock solid, super close girlfriends… known each other forever… their bikes Freedom and Sly are both stunning big boys and are a sight to see when they’re travelling those kiwi roads… Last year they’d planned a trip of the South Island… the day they were meant to leave Maria got …
My Life in Motorcycling
My life in motorcycling Growing up on a small dairy farm on the side of the Kaimai Ranges, near the small North Island town of Matamata, meant that farm bikes were part of my childhood. Though it was probably also a matter of genetics. My dad, Ken Sutton, was motorcycling as soon as he worked out how to attach a …
Biker Chicks New Zealand
NZ Biker Chicks For girls who love the feeling of the wind in their hair and bugs on their visor. Those who ride with the throttle fully twisted, the Sunday riders and everyone in between. NZ Biker Chicks is a great platform to directly speak with other women. If you feel like peeling out for a ride, pop up a …
Gypsy Kim & The Phoenix
The Phoenix… Kim first got her motorcycle licence in 1979, on her Honda 175, which she rode for a couple of years, then had a break from motorcycling for over 30 years… life kinda stalls that way sometimes. Kickstarted back into the living, in December 2012 with a nice little tax return pressie… Kim shouted herself a sweet red, 2004 …
WAWMR
WA Women Motorcycle Riders (WAWMR) Inc. WAWMR, pronounced warmer, is a community organisation run by female riders for female riders. The brainchild of prominent and passionate members of the WA motorcycling community, WAWMR was started in 2007 in an informal capacity, as an organised Facebook group in 2010 and finally Incorporated in 2013. They are governed by an executive board, a general committee and …
Women2Wheels
Women 2 Wheels W2W, is a motorcycling network for women who ride and live within South Australia, launched in March 2013 for women motorcyclists to meet up, build friendships and share their enthusiasm about all things motorcycling. They host and support various events throughout the year from charity rides, random catch ups for lunch, maintenance evenings, track days… through to …
TWRN
Tasmanian Women Riders Network I became a member of this group back in 2020, when living in Tasmania for a while, having been introduced by mutual friends. I didn’t get the opportunity to ride with them as a group last year, so was rather honoured to be invited along to one of their celebrations of International Female Ride Day, IFRD. …
Tasmania Wilderness
Annabelle Pasram from Tassie, has shared some pictures with her Yamaha XT 250 exploring her sensational backyard. She’s told me ‘I’m all for encouraging other women to just enjoy the ride, whether cruising or adventuring, having fun or enjoying the more technical and challenges that presents us. I am blessed to live in such a beautiful part of Tasmania, where there …
WARA
Women Adventure Riders Australia WARA welcomes like-minded women from all over Australia, who have the passion to ride adventure bikes with have a strong following of 2,100 members and steadily growing. It’s a private page to share information and experiences with other riders which in turn provides encouragement and support for all skill levels, in a respectful and considerate environment. …
She Lives To Ride Wāhine
She Lives to Ride This group welcomes all wāhine in New Zealand, who ride a motorcycle or want to. They exchange stories, ideas & questions, share some great event rides, destinations and recommended places to stay. It is also a support group for a close group of gals, called the Wāhine Riders. This year for the IFRD they organised a …
Sisters On Steel SMC
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1613303208890889/?multi_permalinks=3011187672435762
Wahine Toa Riding Sistas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/374594293769416
MrsiRider
A blog for the average rider, providing down to earth knowledge and reviews in plain speech. https://www.facebook.com/mrsirider
Female Track Riders Australia (FTRA)
A group for female track riders in Australia to come together, support each other and find all the information they need. Page run by iRider and Mrs iRider. Please note: Specific males will be a part of this group. These members are event organisers who run female track days and or offer mentoring opportunities. General membership will be female only. …
Biker Babes Australia (Group)
A central hub for all the amazing Biker Babes in Australia! Share photos of your bike, ask questions, tee up rides, post about your group or club, have fun and most importantly… remember we’re here to support each other without any judgement or drama. It doesn’t matter if you ride a cruiser, sportie, chopper, cafe racer, scooter, dirt bike or …
The Melbourne Moto Ladies
This group is devoted to bringing together the motorcycle riding women of Melbourne. No matter what you ride or your riding ability this group is open to all two wheel lovers looking to connect with like-minded women. We’re a growing group and while happy to ride with the boys, there’s something about riding together as women that’s a different type …
Babes Out On Bikes (BOOBS) Australia
Women’s social motorcycle group, Babes Out On Bikes Australia, was born out of a group of girl riders that just kind of found each other. Originally formed in Wollongong & Southern Sydney NSW, we now have regionally based groups of ladies getting out on social motorcycle rides across Australia. Our social rides are for ladies of all skill levels and …
Two Wheel Sisters
Girls who enjoy motorcycling, whether it be day rides, weekends away, rallies or commuting. https://www.facebook.com/groups/329100537426125
Ladies Only Motorbike Junkie Sales
Hello Ladies & Welcome to Ladies Only Motorbike Junkie Sales, Australia. Please invite fellow biker ladies to join this group Sell, buy, trade, new & used ladies motorbike gear. https://www.facebook.com/groups/136271490125137
NSW Dirtbike Chicks
Just a group of ladies who love dirt bike riding wanting to ride with some other women. Whether it is meeting up for a quick ride with someone locally or getting together for a big group ride, this is the place to post. We are all learning, no matter what skill level you are at, so don’t be intimated. Let’s …
Sport Bike Diva’s
This group is for women who love sport bikes! We support each other as we become better riders, racers, etc. We share stories; our successes and failures, tips, cute gear, safety matters and just all the stuff we’re into. #sportbikelife https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportbikesisterhood
Brisbane Female Riders
Hey ladies, and welcome to BFR! We are a female only page designed to bring local riders together who share a passion for riding anything on two wheels. Feel free to post and discuss bike-related events and information on the page. Please keep conversations civil and respectful. All ladies and all experience welcome. Since being established in April 2014 we …
Girls Who Love Riding Motorcycles (She Cave)
Welcome to the She Cave for Girls Who Love Riding Motorcycles. Where we can chat about bikes, adventures and anything else we want. For us to be inspirational to all women. https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsridemotorcycles
WARNZ Closed Chat Group
A NZ based, Women Adventure Rider group to share our knowledge and experiences with. https://www.facebook.com/groups/292210044734776
All Womxn Riders Melbourne
This page is here to help us all stay in touch and meet up for rides and good times! It could be cool to get together and work on our bikes or service them together if anyone is keen on doing that! I know I am still pretty clueless about working on my bike so it would be cool to …
She Rides Her Own
She Rides Her Own is a group for like minded lovers of motorcycles, two and three wheels, and has been developed to allow the sharing of tips, ideas, brags, pictures and rides! There will be group, planned and unplanned rides posted, as well as events we feel that may be of interest or even hosting and encourage you to do …
WA Women Motorcycle Riders
To unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts and inspire those who have not yet taken life by the handlebars. This is a place we can share stories, gain confidence, arrange rides, and make new friends. https://www.facebook.com/WAWMR https://www.facebook.com/groups/114276875333970/?ref=pages_group_cta
Pilbara Motorcycle Sisters
The Pilbara Motorcycle Sisters are a group of like minded women who love to ride, meet socially and have a common interest in the empowerment of women! https://www.facebook.com/PilbaraMotorcycleSisters
Team Green KawiGirls NZ
Team Green KawiGirls NZ is a group for girls to express and enjoy their love of dirt biking! It’s a community to share your experiences or talk to others about yourself and your ride. Kawi Girls NZ is managed by KawiGirl Mikayla Rowe, ex New Zealand Womens Champion and active Team Green Rider based in Hamilton. Mikayla offers girls only …
Women Adventure Riders Australia (WARA)
This page is for like minded women who have the passion to ride adventure bikes in Australia. It’s a place for women to share information and experiences with other riders, and to provide encouragement and support for riders at all skill levels in an environment where all are respectful and considerate of one another. Riders can get together and organise …
Women2Wheels South Australia
This is a women’s motorcycling network for South Australia. You can join if you are a woman who rides a motorcycle and lives in South Australia. W2W was launched in March 2013 as a network for women riders to meet up, make friends and share their motorcycling enthusiasm. https://www.facebook.com/groups/women2wheels
The Need for Speed
Who the Hell is this Chick! In 2018, I took a road trip from Adelaide, South Australia to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, for the 20th annual Fish’s Memorial Run. I reconnected with a lass I hadn’t seen since the early 90s, when we both lived in The Alice. We’ve stayed in touch and she invited me to join …
Buy Your Own Motorcycle
Buy Your Own Applause as deafening as my Harley on full throttle. Score cards appeared… 8.9, 8.7, 9.2, 4.8… what? 4.8! Obviously a BMW rider’s score; they’re impossible to impress! The noise stopped and I realised it wasn’t applause. It was my bike. And I had a branch stuck in my helmet! My husband had a new Harley, the sound …
Warning: Highly Addictive!
WARNING: Highly Addictive!! I remember arriving for my learner’s course, staring at the 125 cc Groms all lined up and feeling a stab of nerves deep in my gut at the thought of mounting such an unstable looking machine. I had never ridden a motorcycle before; I’d always been too reserved, not confident in my ability to control a bike, let alone …
