Originally Posted by XJ/FROSTY
just count me out of that one
Hardcore Biker
Der gummikuh man
I was pretty sure thats what it was, but I was also confused as to why there was a stereotype in the first place and wondered what these people looked like / did / rode. It seemed to be a rather obscure group really....
Queiro voya todo Europa con mi moto.... pero no tengo suficiente tiempo o dinero.....
Hardcore Biker
Only local girl group that I know of ride all kinds of stuff just like any other club.And how do you know if they`re dykes?Same way you tell if a male biker`s gay i.e. if they choose to tell you.
One time WIMA in Britain were unusual because very few women rode bikes,they were the only club and it was stereotype male thinking that reasoned that obviously they must be Lesbians because they did what blokes did,same as girls that played soccer,rugby,had tattoos or drunk pints,none of which would even get a raised eyebrow now.
Hardcore Biker
You know, I have always loved boy things (including motorcycles) but I
am feminine. I like make up, dresses, having long hair, long nails and wear eau de parfum (not cologne
whats the difference in a females mind of being on the back as opposed to
riding it yourself?
I have a male relative who is as male as you can get (hes not gay) whos
occupation (was) in the airforce... he enjoys doing cross stitch in his
spare time (admittedly pictures of lions or different types of aeroplanes etc)
but is straight as a line.
When will the stereotypes get buried??? and we can do what we want without the baggage attached. it annoys me. Although as you say Moko, its
getting better..
Forum whore
Because you can tell through the way they act, talk and behave - and somtimes look. Paticularly the ones that act as "manlike" as possible. I have ridden on WIMA rides on and off for 5yrs or so and there are many lesbian riders who are fine, pleasant, ordinary people. There are also a number who are aggresive, man haters, who make it quite obvious you are not welcome! I have a thick skin, but my partner doesn't and she left WIMA because of the behaviour of the DOB's! We know of several other female riders, gay and straight, who have left because of the perceived attitude of these DOB's. There is also a club in Austria I think, called Dykes on Bikes! Doesnt come much more upfront than that!
- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.
Hardcore Biker
My Niece`s boyfriend is a whizz at cross-stitch as well,he does everything from really neat Mythological scenes to cartoon characters for the babies in the family.Another mate of mine is so good at it he was offered money to sit in a shop window and do something over a period of time to attract custom,he`s an ugly ex-con,built like a brick shithouse,rides a 900 Hornet and is 100% heterosexual.He`s also a single parent and does his daughters make-up and nails for her,dont remember anyone ever mistaking him for gay,even if he was I`d have no problem with it.Really hacks me off that the old attitudes still stick around,personally I tend to get on better with women and 2 of my best friends are a Lesbian couple,my relationship with them is important to me for who they are,their sexuality is totally irrelavent.Isn`t it about time people grew up a bit and stopped using "Gay" as a term of abuse,even in banter,if nothing else it`s hardly original is it?
Hardcore Biker
Well thats why I left, because my husband was obviously not welcome
and it embarressed as well as hurt me (to see him supporting me, only to
be treated not nice and made unwelcome by "those" few)
So, I was honest and spoke to Marion the Auckland WIMA rep about
why I no longer go, and what may be putting some woman off from
belonging. So shes aware and was pretty determinded to change that
air of "unwelcomeness" for our male partners......But she's also only human and can only do her best.
Hardcore Biker
I've heard a few people say the same but I have to admit that I've never been made to feel that way.
It's been a while since I've ridden with the WIMA bunch but when I was still living in Auckland I went on quite a few rides with them. You always get a couple of tough nuts that maybe aren't as friendly as the rest but I've found that in most groups that I've ridden with.
I always thought that they were a great bunch and their rides were pretty enjoyable.
Forum whore
Bloody Nora, thought you were doing a write up on me for a while, then I remembered t was some girly *things* that I likeYou know, I have always loved boy things (including motorcycles) but I
am feminine. I like make up, dresses, having long hair, long nails and wear eau de parfum (not cologne
whats the difference in a females mind of being on the back as opposed to
riding it yourself?
..
Der gummikuh man
Well, today at work I couldnt view this thread because big brother (sister?) in town detected porn...... otherwise I would have posted this earlierOn the other hand I could happily view all WkidOne's avatars, but not the french humour thread... weird huh....
Queiro voya todo Europa con mi moto.... pero no tengo suficiente tiempo o dinero.....
Draco occidentalis magnus
Well i had been contemplating joining a WIMA ride, but i'm not so sure i'm that keen anymore reading this thread. I wanted to join a group of woman cause i can't keep up with the blokes, but if this group of women treat male taggers-oners with disrespect then they deserve to get the labels they're receiving, and i think i'd rather be the nana in with the boys.
It's a shame about the few who spoil what could be a good thing for motorcycling and for women too. I know what it's like to get ignored in motorbike shops, and even ignored on rides occasionally by some men. I hope this group get their shit together soon and don't undo all the progress that has been made for women being accepted in to the motocycling world.
Who gives a shit what gender you are? Who gives a shit what you ride, or how fast you ride it? And most of all who gives a shit what team you play for as they say. We all share the same passion, and we should be looking out for each other wether male or female, strait or gay.
Thank goodness for the kb members i've had the pleasure of riding with. No attitudes Yay!
Hardcore Biker
Hey Draco, unfortunetly it is only a select few in
WIMA ruining it (for the partners),
the majority are great ladies, try not to let
it put you off. I'm just not as thick skinned
and probably was too sensitive at the time.
p.s I saw the picture of your burn out a few
threads back
Forum whore
Well you can believe everything you read from 'ex' members and exisitng members but I guess you make your own call. Check it and see just like my first KB ride ...and I am still here
I will say however that our last WIMA ride was led by one of the husbands and quite happily accepted by all the gals there. Maybe times have changed ah?
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Forum whore
As Katwyn (and MadDuck) say...dont let it put you off without trying.Hey Draco, unfortunetly it is only a select few in
WIMA ruining it (for the partners),
the majority are great ladies, try not to let
it put you off.
Wasn't John Glasswell was it?
WIMA, like most clubs and organisations, does continually seem to go through periods of change - particularly the Auckland branch. When we first started going for rides with them it was fine, then a period of covertly aggresive DOB- ishness crept in and while it didnt particularly worry me, my partner was rather put off and left...
Is Marion still area rep? I have a box of WIMA Auckland archives I am trying to find a home for.......
- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.
The Sharif don't like it!
What's happening ladies?
Ball soon
-Indy
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