Curvy Riders

Originally Posted by lynw

Actually this is about an MCC thats basically a womens only one. Theres Christian MCCs and theres gay MCCs and the reformed alcoholics MCC so why not a womens only one? After all theres a womens only racing team [feisty racing].

To me its just an extension of WIMA [womens international motorcycling association] and is no different to something like the Pan Clan which has formal rules over joining. I think we're so lax on the SV forum and welcome anybody we forget others arent :P

And tbh there is some sense in it. I knew a few female riders that felt intimidated by some of their male mates/partners. Sometimes its simply just nice going for a ride without someone fueled by testosterone and the need to race everywhere or prove themselves - and to women learning when confidence can be an issue it can make a difference. :P

But then I was part of the Canberra womens motorcycling group so I know how this can benefit by being organised. They actually lobbied ALL the dealers in Canberra to get deals on kit/bikes/services for their members. It wasnt blokes were banned - they were quite welcome on rideouts and meets its just the idea was to provide support to female riders and help if needed.

Feisty have a forum called bikegirl http://www.bikegirl.co.uk/ although it is run by and aimed at women, men are welcome. Have no problem with websites aimed at a certain audience, but to say ONLY .. is well some sort of 'ciest I am sure

If someone was to set up a website that specifically said "White Males with Blue eyes and blond hair 18-35 ONLY" there would be hell to pay!!! :P

If you want your equality women then make it equal, don't segregate yourselves

I'm gonna go burn a jockstrap!!!

[Red ones]

"lady bikers can have their say without the lads butting in all the time!"

Heaven forbid a man butting in when women are talking!

and Darren - did you mean Ed, or E.d.??

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by Red ones

Heaven forbid a man butting in when women are talking!

and Darren - did you mean Ed, or E.d.??

I meant Ed
There is actaully a lot of female biker forums around here...
http://www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk/
http://www.bikerbabesfimarsmcc.co.uk/hom.htm
http://www.birdsonbikes.org/

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

If someone was to set up a website that specifically said "White Males with Blue eyes and blond hair 18-35 ONLY" there would be hell to pay!!! :P

You're damn right- obviously they'd be wanting to appeal to aryan supremacists, but they're going to attract an awful lot of homosexuals That's a great mix for a night out!

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

I was just posting it up for Ed because she is trying to promote it and get members.Its says this on the site
"As mentioned the site and forum is open to all lady bikers within the UK, IoM, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland [/i]

Not if they use hotmail. I tried to join only to be told my e-mail domain was blocked!

*Wonders how many prospective members have been lost because of this*

Originally Posted by Trampie

Not if they use hotmail. I tried to join only to be told my e-mail domain was blocked!

*Wonders how many prospective members have been lost because of this*

Yahoo is blocked as well. So guess me no join because Im not allowed to use work email address for signing up to forums.

You may want to point that out Darren that blocking the most popular email domains isnt going to encourage membership.