Any Motor Maids here? Ladies that haven't heard of this organization, please check it out! Motor Maids rock! Convention this year is in Spartansburg, SC!
Any Motor Maids here? Ladies that haven't heard of this organization, please check it out! Motor Maids rock! Convention this year is in Spartansburg, SC!
09 HP2 Sport: '06 K12R; '09 Buell XB9SX
In 1940 Motor Maids, Inc. was established as a women's motorcycling organization in North America. It is the first and oldest continuously operated women's motorcycling organization.
With approximately 1,200 members across the United States and Canada, the Motor Maids are a diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills.
www.motormaids.org
09 HP2 Sport: '06 K12R; '09 Buell XB9SX
I am a member of that wonderful organization--Very rich in history and great ladies that love each other and share their passion of riding. Since being a member I have ridden to the west coast three times for Conventions, Canada, Maine, and many areas beyond.-member since 2005. One great thing is the diversity of the women who are members-from 16 to 90 years of age,all occupations-authors, bike builders, motorcycle speed record holders, mothers, grandmothers, soldiers,and on and on. Thanks for taking note of us. One of the things that sets up apart from others-besides being the oldest organized ladies riding group-is that we ride!! One must own and ride their bike to vote and have a voice at Convention. Most of us make it an adventure and do touring on the way.
I went to the Motor Maids web site and couldn't find any information about local chapters. I belonged to Women on Wheels for years but found that most of the members didn't ride very much. I'd be interested in checking out MM. Is there a chapter in the northern Illinois area?
Mary
2007 R1200RT, gone
2009 R1200RT
Mary, when on the web site, click on "contact us" "district directors". A bunch of state license plates will pop up. Click on Illinois and you'll get the email address for the District Director.Originally Posted by Elgin Mary
I've been a member for a year now and I LOVE IT!! I went to the convention in Michigan this past July and had a grand time. I met THEE most wonderful women. It's empowering!
If you still have trouble getting a hold of the district director, please email me and I'll investigate further.
tapshoes100@Hotmail.com
Happy Trails!
09 HP2 Sport: '06 K12R; '09 Buell XB9SX
I've heard of them and tried to connect with the group in NH. Apparently I was not desireable as a potential member when it became obvious that I ride a BMW. The introductory ride I was told about started from a Harley dealer. When I indicated some interest I did not get a reply back. Disappointing and my feeling is that if the mindset is that closed then I have no interest in participating. So I ride either alone or with the men in my club.
Ah, well!
Rapunzel
Rapunzel, i am very sorry to hear about your ordeal. could it have been an email lost in cyberspace????
I have met an AMAZING group of women. Would you consider trying again? What about the MA district?
09 HP2 Sport: '06 K12R; '09 Buell XB9SX
Pardon my delay in replying - my logon got a bit messed up for a while. I don't think the email was lost in cyberspace because the account I was communicating from hasn't had that problem historically (knock on wood!). That email account uses "Rapunzelbmw" which makes it pretty obvious that I'm connected to things BMW. This is not the first time that I've run into the closed mind of a H-D rider - sad to say. At least, that's my perception of how this particular communication played out. I might try again but thru the MA contact. My issue there is that I am extremely close to NH and it is usually less time consuming to get to NH activities.
I looked into Women on Wheels many years ago and was put off by the number very obviously "masculine" women and all the members of the particular club I visited rode H-Ds. Loud ones at that. So I didn't pursue that either. But that was a long time ago and I was newly single after the dissolution of a 17-year marriage.
My personal issues of associating with any group that is strongly H-D is definitely a hindrance but is rooted in very real and negative life experiences and I don't care to repeat them. It limits me because the H-D population here in New England is huge and they run the gamut of those who are all-inclusive riders to those who overtly condescend to those who do not ride a H-D. Then there are the ones who ride with colors..... However, I have to admit that on my first ride of this season it was a real hoot to pass lone H-D male riders, wave to them, see their look of astonishment, and then watch in the rearview mirror as they turned their head to look back at me. I was laughing.
All that said, I wish there was a women's BMW club.
Keep the shiney side up!
Last edited by NewEnglander; 05-05-2012 at 11:41 PM.
Diann was a Motor Maid for years in Toronto Ontario, she eventually became dissatisfied with them as they became more Harley oriented, in her opinion.
She remains in touch with some of the members, and went on a Partitour of Europe with a group of fellow Motor Maids in 1992..........Rod.
Work is the curse of the riding class
Also consider looking into Women on Wheels. They are celebrating 30 years. I've been a member for 3 years. It's great to be part of a national women's group, but the local groups do vary - some are very active & unfortunately some are not. But give them a look.
Women In The Wind is another international women's riding organization that has been around 30 + years. We have a chapter here in WA state, you can find the chapters on the website.
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