Looking for some motorcycling fun with like-minded individuals? Point your handlebars toward North Carolina, South Dakota, and Calgary—these are the best destinations to find large gatherings of women celebrating their love of riding. Here's our rundown on what the rest of the summer has in store for women's motorcycling events.
Biker Belles Celebration at Sturgis
Now in its third year, the
Biker Belles Celebration is the only women’s ride at the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally—and what a fun ride it is! The day starts at the Lodge at Deadwood, taking riders through the beautiful
Black Hills before ending at the
Legendary Buffalo Chip for a special reception. Women riders and their friends and families are welcome, with all proceeds benefitting
two South Dakota charities.
The 2013 Biker Belles Celebration will take place on August 6 in Sturgis, S.D. For more information, visit
BikerBelles.com.
If you’re planning to attend the
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this summer, don’t miss the Biker Belles Celebration! This group photo is from the inaugural ride in 2011.
If you’re looking to escape the summer heat, try riding north! Open to women riders from around the world, the four-day
Women Riding into the Future Conference in Calgary, Alberta, is sure to have something for everyone. The conference will feature a full slate of inspirational speakers, coaching seminars, interactive workshops, sponsor and vendor product showcases, demo rides, and scenic rides.
Clear your calendar for the Women Riding into the Future Conference on August 15-18, 2013. A ticket for all four days costs $85. Learn more and register at
WomenRidingIntoTheFuture.Eventbrite.ca.
The 2013 Women Riding into the Future Conference is sponsored by the Women In The Wind Chinook Outriders chapter (WITW) and the Women Riders Council of the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (WRC). In this photo from the 2011 WITW Alberta Motorcycle Rally, women riders line up before setting out on a group ride.
Women riders with a need for speed are sure to find themselves among friends at the
Women’s Sportbike Rally in Deals Gap, N.C. Now in its eighth year, this laid-back weekend will offer meet and greets, fun sportbike-themed games, a silent auction, and self-guided rides through the nearby Smoky Mountains—including that famous 11-mile stretch with 318 turns known as the
"Tail of the Dragon."
Net proceeds from the 2013 Women's Sportbike Rally will be donated to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
The Women's Sportbike Rally is scheduled for September 6-8, 2013. The registration fee is $50 prior to August 10, after which a ticket will cost $55. More details and a full schedule of events can be found at
WomensSportbikeRally.com.
Visit the WRN Calendar of Events to stay up-to-date on the large-scale women's motorcycling events scheduled in the United States and Canada. Related Articles