We are less than two weeks out from the Iron Goddess Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 6 at the San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, California.
Far more than a rally, the Iron Goddess Foundation is a nonprofit founded to help women that have had the courage to leave abusive relationships get back on their feet. Its goal is to assist with security deposits, first month’s rent, food, counseling and anything else that would help them start over. The goal of the 2023 Iron Goddess Motorcycle Show: to unite the growing female riding community and set the world record for the largest female rally.
The traditionally untapped female riding market and community is growing rapidly. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), women make up the fastest growing demographic in motorcycle riding and are becoming increasingly involved in the sport. Several factors have contributed to this trend, including:
- Greater availability of motorcycles designed specifically for women
- Increased visibility of female riders in popular culture
- The changing social attitudes towards gender roles and expectations.
This all-female motorcycle show will kick off at 10 a.m. and feature live music, including a performance from an Indian women’s drum group, a derby team demo, vendor village, food, motorcycle safety demos and a “learn the basics” motorcycle course held jointly by the California Highway Patrol and Women’s Moto Project in addition to 18 show categories featuring all makes and models. Junior “Goddesses” as young as 12 years old will be in attendance as well, breaking both stigma and stereotypes.
A few male motorcycle gear brands will also be debuting female lines at the show, and EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental, tour and membership company, is thrilled to support Iron Goddess and the female riding community at large. EagleRider will be offering a 10% discount on bike rentals for women who will be attending the rally.
