Enjoy the camaraderie of other independent, self-reliant women.
by Vicki Sanfelipo.
Be the first to comment ‘Rallies’, ‘Road Trips’ and it’s human nature to want to belong to a group of like-minded individuals. You see many such groups in the world of motorcycling. In 1985, when I started riding, there weren’t many female groups, and most of the male-dominated groups did not allow women to belong. Computers, social media and even cell phones weren’t prevalent, so most groups were in local communities.
I was a tomboy at heart, so hanging out with the guys was never difficult for me, but I longed for opportunities to ride with other women and enjoy the camaraderie. I read every article I found about women who rode their own motorcycles. My first opportunity came in the early ’90s when my local Harley-Davidson Dealership in Central Wisconsin started a new Harley Owners Group (HOG) chapter. I knew that there were a couple of other women in my community who rode, but I had only seen one of them out riding.
