The mission statement of the relay is to bring fun, experience, confidence and a sense of unity to women riders globally – encouraging them to be adventurous, courageous, inspiring, real and united.
The other goal is to raise awareness among the motorcycle industry that women are a force in motorcycle riding, and need proper gear, less pink, a better fit and more functionality. The baton started its journey in Europe in February 2019, and has since travelled across the world landing in Australia in August. In early September, the baton arrived from Newcastle in Batehaven for its final Australian leg.
On September 6 it was transported up to Sydney for handover to the New Zealand contingent, and 4 Canberra Branch members were ‘guardians’ for its journey.
Some of this group also participated on other routes, and one held responsibility to carry the baton on a leg of its journey. We felt privileged to meet and ride with a few brave women from around Australia and overseas who completed every leg of the Australian Relay.
For those who missed out on an official relay route, there is a Ripple Relay (passing a flag from state to state) across Australia, with a Canberra route planned for 1 December – details can be found here, let me(Kim Tito) know if you are interested in participating! https://www.facebook.com/events/parliament-house-canberra/act-ripple-relay/1098525713681082/
Kim Tito
Riders:
- Chris – Honda DN01
- Genelle – BMW 700GS
- Karen – Honda Africa Twin
- Kim – BMW F700GS
