TRAVERSE Issue 10 - February 2019 | Page 86

Many riders may ask why there’s a need to have a fe- “This group is a sisterhood without judgement.” male exclusive group, however, there still exists a stigma Anyone interested in more information regarding that motorcycling is perhaps just a male dominated activ- WARA can visit the Women Adventure Riders Australia ity and many females don’t feel comfortable riding with Facebook page. TRAVERSE large groups of males, through a group like WARA female riders can ride together, learn together, experience to- gether. “For me the group has evolved the way I dreamt,” a proud Jo explained. “Women supporting each other, and many friendships have formed, not only for myself, but many others.” WARA’s moto is ‘encourage and inspire’ and that’s cer- tainly what they do. Australian rider, Mim Chook sums it up perfectly, “The women of WARA inspired me, encour- aged me and support me. You all give me the courage to push my boundaries and strive to be a better rider.” TRAVERSE 86