The 60s chopper movement brought lots of babes on bikes, lots of boobs flyin’ free at events, on the back leanin’ against the sissy bar especially. In the 70s, more and more women were starting to ride their own motorcycles.
Mandy Brander is a 27 year old photographer from the Netherlands. This year she piloted a BMW 650GS from the Netherlands to Mongolia in three months- crossing 16 countries and covering 8,700 miles (14,000 km).
Many ladies attended the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed trials this year, including land-speed record holder Valerie Thompson, Loretta Flores, and so many more! Barbara Fuentes writes a guest blog post and covers the event with her wonderful photography.
Despite lots of health issues, Jessica’s connection with her father and his love for motorcycles lives on through her passion for riding. This is her amazing story, and her bike named “The Beaver”. Photos from the Women’s Moto Exhibit.
Loomis Dean lived from 1917 to 2005 and captured everything from Circus Clowns to Hollywood stars in his five decade long photography career. He especially loved photographing motorcycles and women, especially real women who ride.
Vicky Harvey sent me her “story of a female biker”. Through choosing a bike, fighting with developing the skills to ride, and becoming more comfortable on a bike. She’s from Sussex, UK, and rides a lowered Suzuki GSXR sportbike.
Jessica is a 22 year young lady in the Los Angeles area. She’s not been riding that long, but she’s already breathed life back into her 1968 Honda CB350 basket-case project motorcycle.