Women and Motorcycles? You Bet!
By Willie Jones
To really understand the women and her ride, one needs to go back
in history to explore the courageous women who defied the norm
and road their horses in the freedom of the wind. Who could
forget Joan of Arc or Annie Oakley. Two completely different
women who followed their own council and fought for their right
to ride in a man’s world. Or the women warlords who fought while
on horseback and brandished their swords with the best of them.
(and yes, women really did that) What man could resist such a
women?
Women’s love affair with the motorcycle began with the bicycle
back in the 1800’s. They became hugely popular with women. Susan
B. Anthony once said, “A bicycle has done more for the
emancipation of women more than any other thing in this world”.
When the motorized bicycle was developed in the early 1900’s, it
opened up a whole new realm of adventure for the high-spirited
woman of the day. Many women took to the open road not on
horseback, but on the iron horse. Adventurous women enjoyed many
long distance rides. Some were skilled enough to do stunt riding.
No mean feat, especially on the earlier bikes.
The ride for men and women are uniquely different. A man on his
ride is master of the iron muscle and his testosterone kicks in
while he uses his arms and upper body to control the beast. He is
lord and master of his ride. Women take a more subtle approach.
They use their lower body and their curves to hug the open road.
It’s a sensual bond between the bike and the woman. She is also
master of the ride but she controls it with more passion and
finesse.
There is something about seeing a woman on a motorcycle that
makes you take notice. You can see the iron muscle being
controlled with femininity. It’s the combination of power and
aesthetics that make it an irresistible combination.
There is nothing like the open road for both men and women. To
experience the freedom and the wind, the sites you see and people
you meet along the way that fuel the spirit and feed the soul.
This experience is something no one can take from you.
Enjoy!
Willie Jones http://www.barneysmotorcycles.com
Willie is a freelance writer, researcher and artist who’s
adventurous spirit loves to share with others. Barneys Motorcycle
