ethos that Traverse agrees with wholeheartedly.
"It’s not about what you’re riding but about the plan-
ning, experience and acknowledging the positives of what
women can accomplish.”
“It’s really nice to have a welcoming space for women
to share experiences and learn from each other,” added
WARA member, Sarah Myers. “Especially when the mo-
torcycling community is viewed as a ‘boys only club’ by
many people. Women supporting women is wonderful to
see.”
While starting as an Australian based group, WARA has
quickly spread to become international, obviously female
riders feel there is a need for this support across the globe
without the machismo that often comes from the motor-
cycle riding community.
“We’ve made connections with ladies in the USA, New
Zealand, South Africa and Ireland. They’re interested in
travelling to Australia and the group provides an excellent
source of information as well as support in regard to me-
chanical and recovery assistance, accommodation,” en-
thused Jo.
The support theme runs strong through the WARA
membership, there’s no judgement, ridicule or negativi-
ty. If there’s laughter, it’s genuine and heartfelt, never at
someone's expense, it's always a shared experience.
“When I first started riding and had a couple of stacks, I
cried like a girl,” laughed Donna Gleeson. “I was ready to
pack it in because I thought I just couldn’t do it properly.
But the WARA community was so supportive and encour-
aging I felt I needed to get back on and try harder. I’m so
glad I did.”
The great thing about WARA is that it provides a source,
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