By Kate Brown, Ph.D.–
San Francisco Dykes on Bikes® kicked off Pride Month 2025 with a thunder! On May 31, we had the honor of leading the Sonoma County Pride Parade in downtown Santa Rosa. It was a fantastic parade filled with all of the love and pride for the LGBTQ+ community. After a brief break from the heat, we spent a fantastic evening at Pride Night with the Sonoma Stompers collegiate baseball team. The next day, we rolled into the Clayton Pride Parade, embracing our love for Pride parades big and small.
Each moment was special, but I was especially moved during the Stompers game, where I was invited to share the history of Dykes on Bikes and our mission to support philanthropic endeavors in the LGBTQ and women’s riding communities with the crowd and then threw out the first pitch. We had a warm, joyful welcome from all the fans in the stands and played some fun games on the field. A heartfelt highlight came when longtime Stompers fan Pat sent over Cracker Jacks and shared that her daughter rode with the Dykes who moved to the front of the parade in 1976—a beautiful reminder of the legacy we continue to build on today. A heartfelt thank you to “Hey Trey,” Director of Entertainment for the Stompers, for the invitation and we look forward to joining you again next year!
We’re just getting started! Pride Month is packed with more celebrations. On June 8, we were thrilled to be the beneficiary of the Mimosa party at Catch French Bistro hosted by the San Francisco Bay Times. Then on June 15, we ride with pride in the Sacramento Pride Parade.
And, of course, we invite everyone to our annual Pride Saturday Fundraiser at The Academy SF (2166 Market Street) on June 28 from 12:30–3:30 pm. Join us for music from DJ Rockaway, auction prizes, and community celebration. It’s the perfect place to pick up your limited-edition Dykes on Bikes® merchandise and register to ride with us at the San Francisco Pride Parade.
Speaking of which—don’t forget to sign up to ride with us as we lead the annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 29 for the 49th year! You can register at https://bit.ly/43ymGP0
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a first-time participant, we welcome you to be part of this iconic tradition. Let’s make this Pride Month one to remember. Ride loud, ride proud.
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 June 12, 2025
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