I see what you are saying and I’m not trying to argue against your point directly. I will try to clarify as much as I can so you can understand my POV as a woman rider (sorry it’s so long). When I say I’m socially isolated, I mean in terms of having friends to ride with, talk shop with etc. I live in Brooklyn, so it’s…

Something tells me I’m a bit more qualified to pass a verdict on this than you.

The comments on these are always an absolutely dumpster fire. Truly a mystery why more women don’t naturally gravitate to this crowd

What do you mean? ...reads through comments... Oh.

“I think it’s great that men are taking an interest in motorsports and vehicles in general. Lewis Hamilton really made in-roads by raising awareness with our current generation (he wasn’t the first...if you think so, google “Senna” to learn something interesting). But I will say this, I’d rather not see this...”

We don’t want unsolicited comments from randos either. Some people just have to learn how to treat women like fellow humans/motorcyclists instead of ZOMG GURL. This includes the fuckton of negative gendered stuff that gets thrown our way as well as the so-called ‘benevolent sexism’ you described.

Came here to say this. “Motorcycle ownership among women” would be the proper way to convey that message

Taking a read through some of the comments here gives an indication why women riders are still somewhat rare.

Haha, yep! Fat women have no business leaving their homes, much less riding motorcycles. Ew. Gross. All that skin and fat just on display for some poor, innocent person to have to see.

Here’s a tip: don’t use the word “female” when you talk about women*. It makes you look like an A1 Reddit Creep.

I didn’t know that motorcycles came in male and female versions.

This is always a touchy subject. Personally, I want to race women on equal footing. When women beat me, I congratulate them. There is only one time I resent being beaten by a woman, and that’s only because it was caused by my engine failing, forcing me to hand her the win and not fight her for it on the track - not…

I have a back ground in marketing, and so here is why it’s important to laud Susie: by and large the majority of people getting involved in racing at a young age are boys. It’s going to take a few women getting “honorary” positions to entice more young girls into getting involved with the sport. Susie needs the…

Please take more care with your writing.

This article is pretty poorly written. I don't normal say anything about writing because I am horrible at it but this is bad.

This picture?

Just getting the right belts isn’t enough either. Far too often I see the harnesses mounted incorrectly — even if they are plenty secure. The angle from your shoulders to the mounting point is a huge deal, and if they are mounted at too sharp of a downward angle, the belts can compress your spine in even a relatively…

One of my high school swim team teammates would put gobs and gobs of mascara and eyeliner on between warmups and when the meet started. At a swim meet. Thankfully she outgrew that phase.

It's not about what he meant by it. The comment reinforces the, it's a mans sport and you're not really welcome.

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