Women's International Motorcycle Association

WIMA
Founded 1950
Location United States
Founder Louise Scherbyn
Leader Claudia Fehrer (2015)[1]
Leader title President
Key people Theresa Wallach, first International Vice-President
Type Association
Region Worldwide
Purpose Women motorcyclist
Activities Pink RIbbon Rides
Website www.wimagb.co.uk
Abbreviation WIMA

The Women's International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) is a motorcycle club established by Louise Scherbyn[1] in 1950 in the United States.[2] Branches began in many countries, including Great Britain (Theresa Wallach was the first international vice president)[3] and Australia[4] where the branch was started by Hazel Mayes.[5] It was the first organization to recognize all women in the sport.[6] Currently spanning 22 countries,[7] it is purportedly the largest motorcycle association for women in the world.[8]

Bibliography

References

  1. 1 2 some history at wimaworld.com
  2. some more history at wimagb.co.uk
  3. Theresa Wallach page at motorcyclemuseum.org
  4. True Pioneers, American Motorcyclist Jun 2006 (Vol 60 No 6, P52) ISSN 0277-9358
  5. Hazel Mayes page at wimaworld.com
  6. Making Her Mark: Firsts and Milestones in Women's Sports. Ernestine G. Miller. McGraw-Hill Professional, 29 May 2002 ISBN 978-0071390538
  7. List of international groups at wimaworld.com
  8. Motorcycle. Steven E. Alford, Suzanne Ferriss. Reaktion Books, 3 Jan 2008 ISBN 9781861893451


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