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Why Women Ride

The list of reasons why women decide to ride is as long as the open road itself. Here are some common reasons why women decide to climb into the saddle.

For the person seeking pure, unadulterated adventure, climbing on a bike and riding off into the sunset provides the exhilaration you crave! All over the world, motorcyclists can find a sense of community and companionship with other riders. Organizations seek to get riders together to share their experiences on the road.

A woman rider is strong and dynamic and speaks her mind. Don’t underestimate the power of one woman rider!

Number of Women Riders Growing

According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, roughly 19 percent of riders are women. The number of women interested in riding has created a marketplace that motorcycle manufacturers have finally embraced. New advertising campaigns target professional women riders and motorcycle models proportioned for women are readily available.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, which provides comprehensive rider safety and training education, notes that one-third of their students who took the riding course last year were female. Not only are females buying more motorcycles but they are also getting trained in the proper riding techniques.

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