Women Motorcycle Riders To Mark 12th International Female Ride Day

Women motorcycle riders from across the world are expected to hit the roads on May 5, 2018, to mark the 12th edition of the International Female Ride Day (IFRD). The day will be marked and promoted to encourage female riders of all ages, and all brands of motorcycles to go on a motorcycle ride - either on or off-road, with a solo ride, a group ride, or with a few friends. The 12th edition of the IFRD will host celebrations by renowned women's motorcycle clubs, foundations, associations and individuals all taking to their choice of motorcycles to support IFRD's global action for women in motorsport.

This year, the IFRD is expected to be celebrated across the world with weekend events, day events, off-road days, track days and national promotions in support of the first Saturday in May. Riding in unison, women riders will represent their country, culture and region. The 12th IFRD is expected to be celebrated across Canada, USA, Iceland, India, Australia, South Africa, Brazil, Caribbean, England, Germany, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Japan, China, and Israel, among other countries.

The International Female Ride Day (IFRD) was created in 2007 by Vicki Gray, a lifetime motorcycling advocate, and road and race instructor with the purpose to profile and highlight the many diverse women enjoying the activity of motorcycling. The IFRD promotes the action of "Just Ride" asking women across the world to be on their motorcycles, scooters and trikes on the first Saturday of May each year. The IFRD is managed under Vicki Gray's MOTORESS brand, which was founded in 2005. MOTORESS was founded in the Netherlands but is now headquartered in Toronto, Canada.