By Kate Brown, Ph.D –
This September marked a special time for our organization as the Board of Directors voted to welcome three Prospects into our organization as Active Patch Holders of San Francisco Dykes on Bikes®. Each has demonstrated the commitment, dedication, and heart that embody what it means to ride with Dykes on Bikes. All three were voted in during the same mid-September meeting, but their patching-in moments were celebrated over two weekends: Maria and Sue at Russian River Pride, and Lexi the following weekend at Folsom Street Fair. While we cannot fully recreate the moment, here are some highlights from each of their Prospect journeys.
Lexi has grown with us as a rider and a sister, sharing her skills in motorcycle maintenance, protecting pedestrians with care at the San Francisco Pride Parade, and participating in many of our events and fundraisers. Living farther south did not stop her from showing up with dedication, from Pride parades to track days at Laguna Seca. She brings courage, generosity, and pride to everything she does, and now we are proud to welcome her into the lineup as a full Patch Holder of Dykes on Bikes.
Sue has been supporting us from the beginning of her Prospect journey, driving hours from Lake County to join parades, parties, and even Pacific Pride with the same energy she brings to San Francisco Pride.
When she arrives, she’s all in! She’s ready to lend a hand, ready to ride, and never holds back. She is the kind of Dyke on a Bike you can count on. She is committed, humble, and brings her own style, from Pride-colored stick figures on her bike to the custom-welded flag mount she built to proudly fly the Dykes on Bikes flag. Today, we are just as proud to see her wear the patch on her vest.
Maria, affectionately known as “Big Butch,” brings a big smile, a warm spirit, and a willingness to give as much time as needed to support her fellow riders. She jumped into her Prospect journey with energy, immediately planning a ride down the Peninsula to Santa Cruz, which was a perfect day of riding capped off with a well-timed stop for pizza. From the East Bay to her summers in Finland, she has shown her dedication, even waking in the early hours overseas to join Prospect meetings on Zoom. Her commitment, generosity, and presence make her a true asset to our riding family, and we are proud to welcome her as a full Patch Holder of Dykes on Bikes.
All three have demonstrated their dedication to the road, community, traditions, and values that define us. We are honored to ride alongside them and to see them earn their rightful place in the lineup with the Dykes on Bikes Patch. We look forward to them sharing their voices and stories in future articles.
Kate Brown, Ph.D., is the President of San Francisco Dykes on Bikes® Women’s Motorcycle Contingent. https://www.dykesonbikes.org/
Dykes on Bikes® Tales from Two Wheels
Published on October 9, 2025
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