Ladies Learn to Ride a Motorcycle began life three years ago as a training opportunity aimed at women who’d never ridden a bike before. Since that first event, there has been a remarkable growth in interest from ladies who want to enjoy the independence and freedom that motorbikes offer.
Some of the ladies who took part in 2020’s inaugural event, and many other women, have gone on to purchase their own bikes and become regular riders. In turn, they have inspired more novice riders to want to get into the saddle.
As a result of the rise in popularity of this event, Ladies Learn to Ride a Motorcycle has increased the number of spots available this year to 30. So even more novice riders can participate and benefit from skilled trainers and the small groups that will be segmented according to skill level. The aim of the day is to offer all the riders the chance to learn at their own pace and get comfortable with riding a motorcycle so that it becomes less intimidating.
“Riding motorbikes has always been a very important part of my life, and this event is a real passion project for me. I’m delighted that with the growth of this event, more ladies will get to experience riding bikes,” commented Mercia Jansen, Motul Area Manager for Southern and Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean. “It’s wonderful to see how this event has progressed, and just how many past participants have become regular riders. I love being part of this growing community of female riders,” she added.
Feedback from past participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with Sharne Jacobs, who took part in the first year’s event, commenting: “A fun and safe space for women to ride and learn a lot about technique as it isn’t just getting on a bike and riding, it’s so much more than that. Would definitely do it again now that I have my own bike, I’d like to learn more and meet more women on wheels.”
Conny Oberrauter, a 2021 graduate of Ladies Learn to Ride, was similarly enthusiastic about her experience: “I always wanted to learn how to ride but I was very scared and nervous. The Motul Ladies Learn to Ride day was the best day ever. The instructors were incredible. They were patient, and attentive and made sure we all felt safe and secure. From not knowing how to even start a bike in the morning to drag racing with my fellow learners by the end of the day, that’s how awesome everyone was. It was the best day and so brilliantly put together by Motul.”
This year’s event details:
- Date: Saturday 10th September 2022.
- Time: 8 am – 2 pm, with registration between 8 am and 8:30 am. The event will conclude after lunch is served at 1 pm and guests can then leave at their leisure.
- Venue: ADA Training & Outdoor Centre in Broederstroom, near Hartbeespoort Dam. Map supplied upon booking.
- Dress code: Recommended clothing includes long-sleeved shirts, long pants and closed shoes (hiking shoes or trainers). Helmets are compulsory.
- Cost: The fee has been held at 2021 levels, and the day represents excellent value at just R1 090.00 per person, including training, equipment and refreshments. Bikes will be provided by ADA’s training partner, Honda SA.
- Booking: Ladies are advised to book their places as soon as possible, by emailing [email protected] with “Ladies Learn to Ride a Motorcycle 2022″ in the subject line.
The day offers fun for the whole family with SA’s leading distributor of motorcycle accessories, Bikewise, supporting this year’s event while Motul’s pedal cars will be available to keep children entertained as moms start their motorcycling journey.
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