Harley-Davidson plans party for female motorcycle event
The Staff of Clutch and Chrome
April 29th 2008
With only a few
more days until International Female Ride Day, not only are
riders getting prepared, motorcycle manufacturers are
planning to celebrate the event.
 Over the
past decade, women have increasingly embraced the sport of
motorcycling, seeking the freedom and empowerment associated
with riding solo on the open road. Today, in celebration of
the growing presence of women in the sport,
Harley-Davidson is
participating in International Female Ride Day and
encouraging female riders around the world to allocate time
to hit the open road.
International Female Ride Day
is devoted to women riders of all ages and experience
levels, spotlighting their passion for and involvement in
the sport of motorcycling. The event, happening on Friday
May 2nd celebrates women of all
ages who take life by the handlebars by encouraging them to
ride, no matter what type or style of motorcycle.
"The growth in the number of female riders over the past two
decades is exciting, from 4 percent in 1990 to 12 percent
today," said Leslie Prevish, Women's Outreach Manager for
Harley-Davidson Motor Company. "Our participation in the
event is our way of embracing and acknowledging women
motorcyclists worldwide."
Harley-Davidson Motor Company will celebrate International
Female Ride Day by providing special parking for all female
riders, gathering an employee ride in Milwaukee and hosting
a Garage Party in the afternoon for female employees
interested in motorcycles.
The
Harley-Davidson Garage Party
is a women's only event held at dealerships nationwide to
help women learn more about motorcycling and to meet others
who are interested in riding. Attendees experience
activities that are both entertaining and educational with
topics including a review of the basic motorcycle controls,
how to customize a motorcycle's style and ergonomics, how to
pick up a motorcycle and how to gear up for a ride.
For more information about women rider activities or Garage
Parties, visit your local dealership or log onto
Harley-Davidson's
website.
An interview
with organizer Vicki Gray can be found on the most recent
Clutch and Chrome
Podcast. |
