By Kate Brown, Ph.D.–
It’s hard to imagine that Summer 2023 is almost at a close. In August, some members of Dykes on Bikes, as well as friends from other queer motorcycle clubs, went on an amazing ride up the California and Oregon coast for two days. Traversing the coast via U.S. Route 101 gave us the opportunity to admire the majestic coastline with riding weather that couldn’t have been more perfect.
After three days of camping at the Dream Roll, a moto camping retreat in Shelton, WA, we headed back to the Bay Area via I-5. The last day of our six-day trip had us gripping our handlebars as we rode through the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary. The ride through the storm had us drenched, cold, and thankful for good communication headsets so we could look out for each other in the low visibility. Not surprisingly, everyone thought the tradeoff for the previous five days of fantastic riding was well worth it.
A new bike purchase prompted a quick ride over Labor Day weekend, including lunch at Alice’s, then back up the coast via Half Moon Bay and to San Francisco. I am pretty sure we know which motorcycle was at the front of the pack for those twisties!
We look forward to events this month. You will find SF Dykes on Bikes at the Oakland Pride Parade. And for those who attend the Folsom Street Fair, Dykes on Bikes will once again be staffing motorcycle parking and a helmet/gear check booth on Sunday, September 24. If you are on a motorcycle and planning on attending, the parking will be at 9th and Harrison (enter from Harrison).
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 September 7, 2023
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