New Ladies Riding Club

[Mammascruiser]

Ladies,
Some of the girls who frequent a local Leather Shop have decided to start riding on the Second Sunday of the month. We want to keep it simple. My question to you is about what would attract a Lady to a casual group? Comraderie? Ride length? Destination? Skill level? Ride Experience?

I want to get this off the ground and open to all ladies who want to ride not necessarily to be a "Member"

Our last ride was a blast. We went to a small town and had a lovely breakfast, rode the ferry to the other side of the Columbia River and stopped at a watering hole. We rode after that back to base and thanked everybody for a wonderful time.

Does this sound interesting to you girls? Am I being too enthusiastic about making this a steady event? What say the masses?

Mamma

[hdwoman48]

I'd be interested for several reasons: the chance to meet other women who like to ride, camaraderie, getting a chance to learn from more experienced female riders, and just plain having fun. I'm guessing you're pretty far south from Seattle, though?

[Mammascruiser]

Yes,

But for one day a month we could change the destination place. For instance in August we are going to Northwest Trek to see the infant wildlife. That's not too far from you is it?

BTW, if you make a weekend of it once a month is'nt all that bad is it?


Mamma

[hdwoman48]

I'd be up for going to Northwest Trek. In all my years of living here, I've never been.

[FXD-Tim]

My wife is a Motor Maid. It's the oldest women's riding group in the country. Some members have been in the group for 60 years and are still riding. The local chapter meets for dinner once a month. Some ride to the dinner. Once a year they ride to a Quaker Steak and Lube and everyone who attends the annual convention must ride to/from. Other than those rides, this local group doesn't ride as a group. My wife loves the organization, and the camaraderie. When one of the members passed away unexpectedly this winter, by wife rode 25 miles in 22 deg. weather to attend the funeral.

I don't understand the non-riding part, but as long as she's happy that's fine with me. Riding is the common interest and friendship is the glue.

Male SO's are welcome to attend the dinners. I went once and was welcome, but there was an entirely female dynamic going on. There was no discussion of bikes or anything technical. Now I only attend when my wife really wants me to. (Trophy husband? I wish.)

My wife does ride a lot with our HOG chapter and on her own. I think my wife would like to organize a ride for the MMs, but there seems to be an obstacle. I'm not sure what it is, but I have my suspicions.

Well, that's a peek into the dynamic of one group. I hope it helps you with your research. I'll bet your group isn't much different. Perhaps you'd want to include a lot of talk time in your rides.