The Furies MC is a Women’s Motorcycle Club in the Chicagoland area. They are a diverse group of women riders who advocate for safety and sisterhood. According to their website: “We endeavor to cultivate a sisterhood between all women who feel the love of the road and adventure and who have a desire to form strong friendships with fellow women riders. We encourage our members to participate in courses which further develop their riding skills as well as those focused on personal safety and first aid. We strive to be an example to the community of what a confident, independent, skilled woman rider is all about.” The group meets the last Wednesday of the month for meetings but rides together most weekends throughout the riding season.
The American Motorcyclist Association hosts the Women in Motorcycling Conference biannually. This conference is considered the “premier event” for women who ride. Held in different locations, although most often out west. According to the press release for the conference found on the website, Women represent one of the fastest-growing groups of motorcyclists in the United States. From long-distance riding to racing to dual-sport, these women see no limits to what they can do on two wheels.”
The WMF is a charitable foundation, “which has raised in excess of 2.3 million dollars for breast cancer research. WMF, Inc. is also a Red Cross course provider presenting CPR and First Aid Courses to Scout Troops, motorcycle clubs and MSF coaches.” They primarily raise money for the Dr. Susan Love Research foundation through“Adventure for the Cures” riding adventures.
The Motor Maids are the first and oldest continuously operated motorcycling organization for women. They are “are a diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills.” The organization was founded in 1940 and works to preserve the history of women motorcyclists.
The mission of Women on Wheels is “To unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, recognition, and to promote a positive image of motorcycling.” The organization was founded in 1982 and has chapters throughout the United States as well as Canada and other countries.
According to the website, WIMA “has grown into an international organization that works to promote and encourage women in motorcycling.” It was founded by female rider, Louis Scherbyn in 1950. They hold a National Rally yearly.