It’s a hard reality that whenever a woman rides a bike, it becomes news and people start looking at her curiously. While most women have pursued their dreams, some have dropped the idea because of a lack of determination and support. I hope these women bikers and their groups will change this mindset.
Further, there are some tips that as a female biker you should take to prevent yourself from any untoward situation:
Further, there are some tips that as a female biker you should take to prevent yourself from any untoward situation:
- Choose your attire carefully
- Get yourself a full-face covered helmet to protect your eyes from the wind, dust, and other foreign particles
- Limit your conversation with strangers
- Use Google maps on unknown terrains
- Keep your family members or friends updated about your whereabouts
With the reputation of being India’s first and largest association of women motorists, The Bikerni has carved a niche for itself in the biking sector. Founded by Urvashi Patole, The Bikerni welcomes women of all age groups, backgrounds, and lifestyles to boost the cause of women empowerment through biking. The group is officially recognized by the Women’s International Motorcycle Association.
Hop on Gurls (Bengaluru):
Hop on Gurls (Bengaluru):
Formed in 2011, Hop on Gurls presents the perfect mélange of fun and badass. The group welcomes all the female enthusiasts who want to ride a bike and gives wings to their dreams by teaching them how to—hop on to joy, hop on to the passion and hop on to life. Boasting of its branches in Pune and Mysore, this group also ties up with other biker groups in the city to go on long rides.
Bengal Lady Bikers (Kolkata):
Bengal Lady Bikers (Kolkata):
Founded by Ramia Samui Sarkar, the club trains the fairer sex bikers on how to tame the strong machine and give a tough competition to their male counterparts on roads. Instead of planning their trips, the group believes in taking up impromptu journeys. They just need an excuse to embark upon a journey and if they can’t find one, they just make one.
The Riderni (Ahmedabad):
The Riderni (Ahmedabad):
Formed in 2012, The Riderni is not about riding a bike only. “Ride Till I Die” is the slogan of the group in which there are members who love their bikes, overcome their limitations to achieve their passion and finally, dare to confront the challenges of life through zeal, passion, and determination. Sometimes riding for fun and sometimes for a social cause, The Riderni group is all about self-liberation.
Lady Riders of India (All India):
Lady Riders of India (All India):
Founded by Maral Yazarloo, the group is all about exploring the depth of the passion for riding and is meant for all ‘she’ who are born to ride. Currently, a strong band of 24 powerful riders, it has women bikers across the country who ride bikes above 650cc, irrespective of the brand.
Biking Queens (Surat):
Biking Queens (Surat):
Formed in 2015, the group perfectly knows how to blend fun and pleasure with a social cause. The group undertakes several long and short bike rides for social reasons like road safety, girl child, stop drugs use, etc. With over 50 members, the group also encourages and trains young women for riding.
Ladies of Harley (India):
Ladies of Harley (India):
If you have a penchant for owning and riding a Harley both on and off the road, you are qualified to become a member of this group. You can express your love for these motorcycles by conversing with fellow riders or simply joining them on their next voyage. This is a community of fun-loving, creative and wonderful female bikers from varied backgrounds who have come together to encourage women riding the trend in the country. This year on International Women’s Day, Harley Davidson launched the 28th chapter of Ladies of Harley in India.
Regals:
Regals:
The proud owners of Royal Enfield bikes, the members of this group very well know how to enjoy their passion for riding. Formed in 2012 by dentist Aparna Bandodkar, this group also rides to support various social causes and the most recent one is women’s safety. It is their enthusiasm towards biking that has bestowed them with the title of the ‘Queens of Mumbai’.
Biker Babez:
Biker Babez:
Founded in 2013, this group has redefined the Indian perspective that says, women are not meant for bikes. Having its base in Chennai, the catchy name of the group has already made it popular among other bikers. This is a group of strong-headed ten women who believe in safe and smart riding. The aim of the group is to motivate other women to step forward and become a biker.