Last Update: 28 January 2023

*This post last updated 28 January 2023

International Female Ride Day^® (IFRD) launched in 2007, is a globally synchronised motorcycle ride day for women motorcyclists who own, ride, or have access to a motorcycle or scooter.   The worldwide celebrated day occurs once a year, and calls upon women in all countries to “JUST RIDE!^©” – to take part in the movement aimed at advancing motorcycling for women. IFRD highlights women who ride while encouraging others to explore the activity.

IFRD, created for change, to advance motorcycling and motorsport for women. ~ Vicki Gray, Founder

By participating and riding on International Female Ride Day^® women motorcycle riders demonstrate their passion, ability, enthusiasm and involvement in motorcycling / motorsport; on all levels. All brands participate across all forms of motorcycling – road, track, dirt even three-wheelers, side-cars and scooters.
Each and every woman rider participant becomes a profiled role model and representative on contributing to the activity by building awareness of female motorcyclists. This worldwide unified presence further demonstrates across all cultures, the fun and enjoyment women across all cultures, ages and diversities share in this wonderful activity of motorcycling.

THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY EVERYWHERE

International Female Ride Day^® occurs on the first Saturday (formerly Friday) of May each year. Women motorcycle riders, motorsporters, and powersports enthusiasts take part by simply being on their motorcycle to “JUST RIDE!^©“.

WHAT WOMEN DO ON IFRD, 

JUST RIDE . . .

To Work

To  Meet Rider Friends, 

To A Moto Dealership or Retailer,  

To A City Monument, 

To A Countryside Destination,  

To A Long And Winding Road, 

To A Moto Training Workshop, 

To A Cafe or Coffee Shop, 

To A Local Landmark For Photo Memento, 

Around Town  Making Noise For Women Riders,

To  Wherever, However, They Wish! 

International Female Ride Day^® invites women to be on a motorcycle and it’s their choice what to do from there. It is not a specifically organised ride nor is it a ride for charity as such. There’s no directive other than to getting out there, be on your motorcycle, scooter or trike and “JUST RIDE!^©”.
It’s a simple action intentionally designed not to dilute the ride day’s core message to that of highlighting  women motorcyclists and encouraging others.

WORLDWIDE EVENTS + RIDES

It isn’t surprising however, that many organised activities occur. Clubs, groups, organisations or solo, women motorcycle riders blend their own purpose, theme or message. Often these events include a locally preferred charity or good cause or quite simply, the solidarity of women rider camaraderie!

IFRD was introduced by Vicki Gray director and the founder of MOTORESS –  to ensure the growth of women in motorcycling.
This has been, and continues to be Gray’s life-long mission and commitment to safe and fun motorcycling for women and for all.

JUST RIDE!

The only request is that women riders get out on their motorcycle, scooter or trike and “JUST RIDE!^©”

Motorcycles of all brands, styles, capacities and forms are invited. It’s an all brands event – supported by Indican Motorcycle, Can-Am On Road, Kawasaki, Polaris Inc., Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph, Ducati and more! IFRD includes motorcycles for street, off-road/dirt or scooter, sport, duo-purpose, cruiser, touring, – three-wheelers and trikes. All take part and join in.

This is one day devoted to women motorcycle riders, women powersporters and enthusiasts, – women of all ages, all experience levels whom together demonstrate their individual passion’s, enjoyment, fun and camaraderie through motorcycling!

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