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I'm having a bit of an idea. I'm going to post in here as it involves all ladies on the .org.
Another forum I'm on is having a ladies only ride out weekend. Anyone on here interested?
Or would I be slated for being sexist?!;)
yup.......... its sexist
i can just imagine if the blokes tried this
madness
02-02-09, 08:42 PM
yup.......... its sexist
i can just imagine if the blokes tried this
+1
Red Herring
02-02-09, 08:46 PM
What, would you like arrange for all the blokes to meet you at the other end to put your bikes on their stands or something.....
Thought so.
I'll get me coat.
dizzyblonde
02-02-09, 08:47 PM
I can see all the blokes stamping their feet like a bunch o girls about this one ;-)
dizzyblonde
02-02-09, 08:48 PM
What, would you like arrange for all the blokes to meet you at the other end to put your bikes on their stands or something.....
not all girls need help putting their bikes on their stands:smt019
Another group we used to ride with arranged a girls-only ride because the girls were fed up of being buzzed all the time by the guys, or feeling pushed to go faster than they were happy with.
None of the guys moaned, they just went off on a boys ride:D
Red Herring
02-02-09, 08:49 PM
not all girls need help putting their bikes on their stands:smt019
They do when it's lying on the ground....:cheers:
missyburd
02-02-09, 08:51 PM
Well if you did have it could you organize it next year when I might actually be riding :-P :-D
madness
02-02-09, 08:52 PM
Another group we used to ride with arranged a girls-only ride because the girls were fed up of being buzzed all the time by the guys, or feeling pushed to go faster than they were happy with.
None of the guys moaned, they just went off on a boys ride:D
I'm a newbie and slow! So does that mean I can come along?
dizzyblonde
02-02-09, 08:52 PM
They do when it's lying on the ground....:cheers:
a good job we don't do that very often then;)
anyway............ you would all get lost and go the wrong way, then you would be stuck as you would have to do a U-turn, so you would have to ask the nearest MAN to turn all your bikes around
it would be CHAOS
fizzwheel
02-02-09, 08:55 PM
Another group we used to ride with arranged a girls-only ride because the girls were fed up of being buzzed all the time by the guys, or feeling pushed to go faster than they were happy with.
I've been buzzed by other blokes like that, its not because they are blokes, its becaue they are tw*ts...
Personally its up to you I dont have a problem with it. But Liz said its not something she'd be interested in, she prefers just to be treated like any other biker would, rather than being singled out to be a "girl biker" and go on a girls only event.
Red Herring
02-02-09, 08:57 PM
a good job we don't do that very often then;)
I know, I'm jealous really, I've never managed to have a little crash!!
As for the ride out I think it's a brilliant idea, don't listen to all the sexist jibes, just go for it. I'm sure the ladies would enjoy a girls only ride out for all the same reason us chaps like a blokes only weekend......:cool:
I've been buzzed by other blokes like that, its not because they are blokes, its becaue they are tw*ts...
Personally its up to you I dont have a problem with it. But Liz said its not something she'd be interested in, she prefers just to be treated like any other biker would, rather than being singled out to be a "girl biker" and go on a girls only event.
Yeah, I must admit, if I rode I wouldn't want to go on a girl-only ride either, just not my sort of thing. That doesn't mean they aren't entitled to organise one if they wish to though, without getting all the sexist crap thrown at them.
dizzyblonde
02-02-09, 08:59 PM
anyway............ you would all get lost and go the wrong way, then you would be stuck as you would have to do a U-turn, so you would have to ask the nearest MAN to turn all your bikes around
it would be CHAOS
ahem....I'm very good getting to places....thankyou, .....usually because the blokes don't bother to plan the route before hand and have no idea how to get there
and everyone knows faired SVs are crap at u-turning!
missyburd
02-02-09, 08:59 PM
As for the ride out I think it's a brilliant idea, don't listen to all the sexist jibes, just go for it. I'm sure the ladies would enjoy a girls only ride out for all the same reason us chaps like a blokes only weekend......:cool:
Tisn't like the lasses would be knackered after a long distance ride anyway, all that stopping and starting between clothes and shoe shops :mrgreen:***
***not me, I hates shopping :-P
dizzyblonde
02-02-09, 09:02 PM
I like riding with blokes, it don't bother me. Its pretty rare to get any female company that rides. Its only when Melody is coming that theres another burd in the pilots seat. SO COME ON MARIA, PULL YER FLIPPIN FINGER OUT!
I'm one of them ladette types so feel at ease with a bunch o menfolk talking bikes n grease, whilst scratching their............:-)
Cheers guys, after the first two comments I was a bit dispondent. Its something I'm looking forward to with my other group.
I just don't like riding in groups, so thought this would be different. I'll see how it goes first.
If anyone is interested PM me and we'll close this thread.
missyburd
02-02-09, 09:04 PM
Its only when Melody is coming that theres another burd in the pilots seat. SO COME ON MARIA, PULL YER FLIPPIN FINGER OUT!
I know I know, but am a bit tied up in Welshland atm :p
dizzyblonde
02-02-09, 09:05 PM
of course when Lissa is about she knows more about the inside out of a bike than some of them men ;-)
of course when Lissa is about she knows more about the inside out of a bike than some of them men ;-)
I know they don't run on diesel:p
fizzwheel
02-02-09, 09:08 PM
I just don't like riding in groups.
I prefer to ride by myself, I just feel more comfortable that way, I dont mind group riding on a big rideout where the pace is slower or I have plenty of room I dont mind it, but I dont like riding in a big pack of mixed ability riders when its all bunched up. Its just me it has nothing to do with the people I'm riding with whether they are male or female.
If you want to organise it, then do so. Like I said I dont have a problem with it. If you want to use the forum to organise your ride then go ahead.
madness
02-02-09, 09:12 PM
Cheers guys, after the first two comments I was a bit dispondent. Its something I'm looking forward to with my other group.
I just don't like riding in groups, so thought this would be different. I'll see how it goes first.
If anyone is interested PM me and we'll close this thread.
We were only having a bit of fun!
I just don't like riding in groups, so thought this would be different. .
.
how would it be differant?
it would still be a group
missyburd
02-02-09, 09:18 PM
how would it be differant?
it would still be a group
The stops would be 3 times as long, everyone nattering and commenting on the nice fellas in the area LOL.
(By no way am I agreeing with the female stereotype by the way ladies, if I don't say it someone else will :mrgreen:)
The stops would be 3 times as long, everyone nattering and commenting on the nice fellas in the area LOL.
(By no way am I agreeing with the female stereotype by the way ladies, if I don't say it someone else will :mrgreen:)
and who the hell is going to cook tea, and do the washing up, while you lot are out getting lost?
eh?
missyburd
02-02-09, 09:21 PM
and who the hell is going to cook tea, and do the washing up, while you lot are out getting lost?
eh?
I bet you'd look good in a pinny Hovis :p
I bet you'd look good in a pinny Hovis :p
your right... i would, but thats not the point;)
missyburd
02-02-09, 09:24 PM
your right... i would, but thats not the point;)
Knowing you it would be a pinny and nothing else though...:rolleyes:
Alpinestarhero
02-02-09, 09:25 PM
Um, maria can come
but she can't ride
so if you invite her
by extension
im invited toooo
but i am quite a girl, you should see me run from bugs
454697819
02-02-09, 09:29 PM
go for it.. kittie prob would like a pillion ride...
missyburd
02-02-09, 09:29 PM
Um, maria can come
needs your permission does she? :mrgreen:
I think it would be pretty popular tbh, even if it just gives the lady riders of the .org a chance to get together for a good old chinwag.
Speedy Claire
02-02-09, 09:45 PM
Exactly... a huge chin wag, get to know each other better and do something that we all enjoy ie. ride bikes I think it`s a good idea :D
Cheers guys, after the first two comments I was a bit dispondent. Its something I'm looking forward to with my other group.
I just don't like riding in groups, so thought this would be different. I'll see how it goes first.
If anyone is interested PM me and we'll close this thread.
Lou, please don't listen to the pr*cks above. If you want to organise a rideout, go right ahead!
Instead of closing this thread, maybe the mods could move it to the rideout section once further details are posted?
but i am quite a girl
Quite is the wrong word. :p
Lou et all, seriously, go for it!
fizzwheel
02-02-09, 10:12 PM
Instead of closing this thread, maybe the mods could move it to the rideout section once further details are posted?
Be better to start a new thread with the appropriate details in it, this one has gone FUBAR...
madness
02-02-09, 10:13 PM
Be better to start a new thread with the appropriate details in it, this one has gone FUBAR...
What's FUBAR?
missyburd
02-02-09, 10:14 PM
What's FUBAR?
fooked up beyond all repair i believe
Ceri JC
03-02-09, 09:27 AM
I don't have a problem with the principle: IMO, people should be able to choose who they ride with and if that's a bunch of people of your own gender, so be it.
petevtwin650
03-02-09, 09:40 AM
Glad to see the testosterone has settled and some sensible replies have been made.
As Lissa said earlier, a bunch of gals from another site we were on did the sexist thing. Worked really well. They didn't get lost, overload their bikes with shopping, or cry cos they couldn't get their bikes off the stands. They did have a brilliant day, rode some nice roads at a speed they were comfortable with, pointed out all the hot guys in tight leathers, and generally acted like kids.:cool:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/girls%20ride/GirlsRide0201.jpg
Some of their bikes
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/girls%20ride/7bikes.jpg
Me, caught spying on them from a safe (ish) distance
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/girls%20ride/VeryRude.jpg
I don't have a problem with the principle: IMO, people should be able to choose who they ride with and if that's a bunch of people of your own gender, so be it.
yeah, i agree realy, if thats what you want, just do it. if you dont want men on the rideout, i guess thats up to you :kiss:
i have been thinking of planning a rideout, and excluding the gingers;)
Luckypants
03-02-09, 09:49 AM
Another forum I'm on is having a ladies only ride out weekend. Anyone on here interested?
Or would I be slated for being sexist?!;)
Well it IS sexist because you are excluding the boys based on their gender.
But you can organise whatever ride out you like, it's a free country and all that. I will expect photos though :p
Some of their bikes
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/petevtwin650/orgphoto/girls%20ride/7bikes.jpg
ITS OFFICIAL
the SV is a girls bike;)
yeah, i agree realy, if thats what you want, just do it. if you dont want men on the rideout, i guess thats up to you :kiss:
i have been thinking of planning a rideout, and excluding the gingers;)
gav will cry
anyho.sounds agood idea.
Are there enough org ladies that live close enough together to make this viable
Or is it to be a make up and wine sleepover
i have been thinking of planning a rideout, and excluding the gingers;)
If you don't want me to come just tell me man! :smt019 :-D
Girls only riding action is all good in my book ;)
Or is it to be a make up and wine sleepover
I will expect photos though :p
:cheers:
Luckypants
03-02-09, 10:21 AM
..... pointed out all the hot guys in tight leathers,
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/Normandy%202008/DSC_0075.jpg
;)
ITS OFFICIAL
the SV is a girls bike;)
And I don't have an SV! :D
Spiderman
03-02-09, 01:54 PM
I'd love yo to arrange a gilrs only rideout!!! Just tell me where the stops will be so i can be there ahead of time and enjoy all the ladies on their steeds.
Even better if you save it for summer so everyone is in leather.
MMmmmmm, girls in leather.
Taxi for Mr Perv please :D
Went on one once.
It was really weird but then it was probably only the 2nd organised "rideout" I'd been on.
Still weird though.
3's my favourite number.... after that mild paranoia sets in - although I'm getting more used to having motorbikes in my mirrors that aren't going to reappear under my elbow.
And an all Female rideout is truly strange.
Did I say weird?
How off topic was that? :confused:
before I moved I went on a rideout with the curvey riders which is an all woman bike forum with loads of women in scotland which is pretty rare. Id be up for an all female rideout as it would be good to get to know some of the other ladies on this site. Ive not ridden for a year and it would be good to ease in to riding again. Saying that did a ladies only track night and they were worse than the men, all felt they had to prove something.
ITS OFFICIAL
the SV is a girls bike;)
Official? I thought it was even printed in the sale brochure!
Gene genie
03-02-09, 04:06 PM
i see no problem if we decide to let the girls out by themselves, lets face it guys we're the ones they'll return to.
i see no problem if we decide to let the girls out by themselves, lets face it guys we're the ones they'll return to.
If you truly love her, let her go.
If she doesn't come back, hunt her down and kill her.
rictus01
03-02-09, 04:32 PM
On a serious note we run a nmber of confidence rideouts several years back, not totally one gender or the other, but had a number of girls on them, breaking the riders down into smaller groups for instruction it was easier to group the girls together, as you knew you wouldn't have to repeat yourself three times with that group.... they would listen and do it.
although you do get some women with high confidence, generally blokes tend to think they are better than they actually are and women worse, but in reality the ability in comparison to experience is about the same..:smt102
Cheers Mark.
sv-robo
03-02-09, 04:41 PM
A ladies ridout......is that not otherwise known as a shopping trip?:p
(i'm outta here:))
Shellywoozle
03-02-09, 05:52 PM
I'd be up for this !
missyburd
03-02-09, 06:31 PM
before I moved I went on a rideout with the curvey riders which is an all woman bike forum with loads of women in scotland which is pretty rare.
How do you know they're all women and not just men pretending to be women? :confused:
Go for it ladies.... absolutely no reason you shouldn't organise a ladies only rideout. Just one question...
Anyone fancy taking my better half as pillion? I've tried to persuade her that she wants her own bike... I wonder if some female thoughts on the matter might help change her mind???
dirtydog
03-02-09, 07:12 PM
How do you know they're all women and not just men pretending to be women? :confused:
Apparently cos they've all got huge bewbs- they're not called curvey riders for nothing :mrgreen:
How do you know they're all women and not just men pretending to be women? :confused:
oh wait you mean how do we know they are women on the forum I thought you meant in person. doh. All chat is about knitting and periods so must be women :p I suppose men could join but they are not encouraged and would probably get fed up after a whiley
missyburd
03-02-09, 09:08 PM
oh wait you mean how do we know they are women on the forum I thought you meant in person. doh. All chat is about knitting and periods so must be women :p I suppose men could join but they are not encouraged and would probably get fed up after a whiley
lmao no I ain't that dense :D:D
I've been on a couple of ladies only rides. One was organised through a site which has a 'Ladies Only' section. When this section was proposed it was much derided by the menfolk and the proposer (not me btw) was accused of being sexist. But basically the women wanted a place where they didn't feel intimidated by the men who seemed to know it all about bikes and riding and everything else. Personally I didn't feel the need because I've never had a problem with feeling intimidated or whatever by men. So the section was set up and it's really quiet in there. A bit of girlie gossip, bit of racing news (a couple of the girls there race) but pretty boring really. I think the men have even forgotten it's there now.
As for the ridouts - well one was arranged for women only because we wanted to go faster and further than some of the boys and didn't want to hurt their poor egos by telling them on group rides. Another was a gentler, more supportive ride to give confidence to some new women riders who felt more comfortable with other girls.
lmao no I ain't that dense :D:D
no but I am :p
yorkie_chris
04-02-09, 01:45 AM
although you do get some women with high confidence, generally blokes tend to think they are better than they actually are and women worse, but in reality the ability in comparison to experience is about the same..:smt102
Cheers Mark.
Usual bull in many fields, mouth size α 1/skill
I seem to remember a chat with some members on here who ran a no overtaking rideout, which one (total f##kin) member, decided to attend, then go hooning past the person this ride was arranged for, for reasons related to her experiences of riding in a group AFAIK.
Quite why the aforementioned member decided to go hooning past is probably more down to someone compensating for cornering ability, and perhaps a deficit in other areas.
I digress. If a girls only ride is going to be a laugh for you, then get the fack on with it.
I won't be so patronising to suggest you need lots of other girlies around for any particular reason of "needing the confidence" or whatever. But why did you feel the need to ask?
P.s, tight leathers, post pics.
ThEGr33k
04-02-09, 01:54 AM
All chat is about knitting...
I take offence to that, ive done knitting in my time :cool:
As to the whole women only thing, I dont get that at all... I cant recall having issues riding with ladies (not done it often ill admit) and I cant really remember them having a problem riding with us blokes. Of course no matter what group you have you will have some idiot(s) but i like to think on here for the most part there is enough respect to not let things happen... maybe im wrong though :(
If it makes you feel better then by all means have a women only bike ride. Whatever makes you happy. ;)
As to the whole women only thing, I dont get that at all... I cant recall having issues riding with ladies (not done it often ill admit) and I cant really remember them having a problem riding with us blokes.
That's probably because the women with "issues" stayed at home or rode on their own.
Miss Alpinestarhero
04-02-09, 11:21 AM
Well if you did have it could you organize it next year when I might actually be riding :-P :-D
+1..!
Im up for this. Be nice just to meet the ladies and it not be about all the guys checking the chicks out in tight leather ! ;-)
Meh, sounds fun. Anything that means I get to ride my bike is good in my book :d
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