International Female Ride Day in Toronto

May 3rd is International Female Ride Day. The event was started in Toronto by Vicki Gray otherwise known as Motoress. The event is in it's 7th year and it's spreading to a number of cities around the world. The idea is to celebrate women motorcycle and scotter riders - because we're cool.

In Toronto, it was a full day of riding. First to Harley Davidson's head office north of Toronto. Then to Kawasaki for lunch. Over to BMW Motorrad for a snack, then off to Queen's Park (City Hall) and finally to High Park for sun set.

I caught up with the group half way between Kawasaki and BMW.

I wasn't sure I would go because it would be my first group ride. I need not have worried, the ride was amazing and the women delightfull, friendly and skilled riders.

My only mishapp was when i was riding up Bay Street. I caught sight of a pot hole, got spooked and popped the clutch, lost my footing on both pegs and wobbled out. I thought I was going down but I should have know better than to doubt my Peaches (Street Triple) the bike was just fine and so was I.

I'm so happy I went out! A huge thank you to Viki Gray who organized the event and continues to nurture the movement. A huge hello and thanks to all the amazing women I met. See you next year of sooner, I hope.

For more info about the event, check out International Female Ride Day on Facebook.

P.S. If you're looking for the EatSleepRIDE tshirts in Toronto, they will be available at Doc's Leathers at 726 Queen Street West next week.

Enjoy the ride! EatSleepRIDE.