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Women’s World Record Attempt 2019

August 30, 2019 By Colorado Rider News Leave a Comment

On Saturday, August 24th at 10 a.m. at a Harley dealership in the city of Frederick, CO, women bikers attempted to set a world record of having the most women riding their own with no passengers in one parade ride.  This ride took place in the countryside of over 50 miles. I was fortunate to be able to work behind the scenes and see this event come to fruition. I oversaw organizing the road captains. It was a great feeling to volunteer for this wonderful cause as well as the attempt for a world record.

“In Colorado, women bikers are growing like a weed,” said Susan Udero, organizer of Colorado Women’s World Record Ride. “There are 88,000 bikers registered (in Colorado). How many are women? (The DMV) said 4,000 or 5,000.”

Susan says the world record is held by the United Kingdom, where more than 1,100 riders showed up.  Although it was a great event and the women riders had a fantastic time, they were not able to set the record.  The number of women riders were only 465, but they weren’t discouraged, because they were also riding for a wonderful cause, Firefly Autism.  The event raised $25K for children with autism because of these benevolent ladies.

“All the proceeds from this incredible event come directly to Firefly Autism,” said Jesse Ogas, Executive Director of Firefly Autism.

Firefly Autism is based in Denver and provides support to children and families who are impacted by autism.

“We work with children from 18 months to 21 years of age, who are impacted with autism,” Ogas said.  He continues and says that the money raised from this world record attempt event will go to scholarship families who might not be able to pay their deductibles, who might not be able to pay their premiums.  Ogas boasts, “These women are having a huge impact for the children and families at Firefly Autism.”

After the parade ride, a lot of fun activities were going on at High Country.  Angry Steve Band was performing on stage, trophies were given out for various categories, and guest speakers Momma D, Helen Tornquist, Rhonda Brown, and Kimberly Chavez spoke on their experiences at this Colorado world-record attempt. 

Susan Udero says that her and her volunteers will try again next year and are already planning and organizing.

Filed Under: Community, Magazine, Non-Profit, Women Riders Tagged With: 09/19, Charity Ride, Firefly Autism, World Record

Women: No Longer Just Back Seat Riders

July 29, 2019 By Colorado Rider News Leave a Comment

The number of women motorcycle riders is on the rise and the manufacturers are beginning to pay attention. According to the latest national survey by the Motorcycle Industry Counsel (MIC) they found that among the age group of women now make up 19% of motorcycle owners compared to 10% ten years ago.

Nearly one in five United States motorcycle owners are now female, compared with one in 10 less than a decade ago, and the data suggests that American women could soon make up one quarter of owners, which would be a major shift in motorcycling demographics, according to the latest national survey by the USA Motorcycle Industry Council.

The survey also found that women owners among younger generations is growing with 26% of motorcycle owners being women. As the number of mature motorcyclists shrink, they are being replaced by new riders and increased number of women.

The surveys also concluded that women are riding the following:

  • 34% of female riders
  • 33% scooters
  • 10% sport bike riders.

Data from this survey also concluded that:

  • The median age for female motorcyclists is 39 versus 48 for males.
  • More than 49 percent of women motorcyclists do their own maintenance or have a friend or relative do it, instead of taking their bikes to a shop.
  • New motorcycles are preferred over used by 57 percent of female riders.
  • 49 percent of female motorcyclists are married.
  • 47 percent of female motorcyclists have a college or post-graduate degree.

“Today more women are getting off the fender and into the driver’s seat.  For many years motorcycle riding has been a male dominated culture.  But our brothers on the asphalt are making a lane for us ladies. I didn’t start riding until I was 47.  I feel free and incredible joy behind those handle bars.  The days of catty behavior being in style are gone. Women need to stand shoulder to shoulder and support one another. Each one bring one. I can’t imagine my life now without a motorcycle.”

– Dazzlin, President, Bling Devas, MC

The riding community is also seeing a greater number of women motorcycle clubs such as the Bling Devas, MC and Rebel Queenz. There are women riding groups such as Women in the Wind and Sin City Moto Girls, are expanding and involving their groups in ALL THINGS MOTORCYCLE.  

Here in Colorado, a group of ladies have organized a ride on August 24th to attempt to break the world record for the largest number of women riders on a ride. If you are a woman rider and available that day, come out and support this World Record Attempt. The event starts at High Country Harley Davidson at 8am.


August 24 Womens World Record FACTS

If you would like to apart of Colorado history, please join us!  All you need to do is pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colorado-women-ride-world-recordparade-attempt-tickets-57664702678 and meet at High Country Harley Davidson, 3761 Monarch St, Frederick, CO 80516 at 8 a.m.

  • If you want to be in a section with your posse, please ride in together because you will immediately be assigned to a section.  You can meet each other some where before riding in.
  • When you ride in, a traffic coordinator will direct you to where to park and a section lead will inform you of what to do next.
  • The parade will start approximately 10 a.m. and once you return, the festivities will begin.
  • Angry Steve will be performing on stage from 12 – 3 p.m.
  • Team Wildlyfe is a unique group of local fire and LED performers sure to entertain.
  • Special Guest:  Helen Tornquist, Rolling with Ronda, DJ Jones, Paty Juarez, and Kimberly Chavez
  • Trophies will be awarded for Farthest Distance Traveled, Eldest Woman Biker, Youngest Woman Biker, best looking trike, and Most Women Club Members locally and out of state.
  • Prayer:  Robert Espinosa will be honoring Wind Brother Bret Kerr
  • The Unofficial Party will be at Jerry D’s, 604 8th St, Dacono, CO 80514.

More information at www.missbubblesproductions.com.

Filed Under: Groups, Magazine, Women Riders Tagged With: 08/19, Bling Devas, Rebel Queenz, Sin City Moto Gilrs, Women, Women in the Wind, World Record

Women’s World Record Attempt

May 2, 2019 By Colorado Rider News Leave a Comment

By: Stormy

When I heard that local Colorado women riders were determined to be in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2019 for having the most women riders on one ride, I had to meet the person behind this vision.  Susan Udero talked to me about her inspiration of organizing this world record attempt in Colorado and how she planned to make this happen.

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Filed Under: Community, Events, Magazine, Ride Tagged With: 05/19, Firefly Autism, Jerry D's, Stormy, World Record

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