Local biker ladies join ‘Just Ride’
A total of 17 women riders and pillions took part to raise awareness for female motorcyclists.
The International Female Ride, under the motto of the global synchronised “Just Ride” day in which more than 120 countries including Namibia took part, took place on 1 May.
The female members of Twenty82 invited all female riders of Namibia. A total of 17 female riders and pillions took part to raise awareness for female motorcyclists and encourage more women to take up the sport and ride.
The global movement was founded by Vicky Gray in Canada and took place for the 15th time this year. In partnership with Twenty82, Shell Advance and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF), the riders were prepared for a safe journey.
The first stretch of the ride was from Windhoek to Gobabis. From Gobabis seven ladies continuing the stretch to the North. The second group of ladies returned safely to Windhoek. From Gobabis, the next destination was Grootfontein. Important were the breaks in between – every 100 to 150 kilometres.
KIDS IN NEED
Group 1 arrived safely in Grootfontein overnight. The next morning the ladies handed over a donation to Linda’s Soup Kitchen in the town. This organisation looks after the San community in Grootfontein and has about 1 500 kids lining up for food every day. The organisation is in desperate need of further support.
From Grootfontein, the ladies rode via Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja back to Windhoek covering over 1 045 km during the two days.
With the journey management from MVAF and Shell Advance all female riders were well prepared. High accident zones were highlighted with different causes of impact.
All the riders arrived safely home with no major incidents on the road.
The female members of Twenty82 invited all female riders of Namibia. A total of 17 female riders and pillions took part to raise awareness for female motorcyclists and encourage more women to take up the sport and ride.
The global movement was founded by Vicky Gray in Canada and took place for the 15th time this year. In partnership with Twenty82, Shell Advance and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF), the riders were prepared for a safe journey.
The first stretch of the ride was from Windhoek to Gobabis. From Gobabis seven ladies continuing the stretch to the North. The second group of ladies returned safely to Windhoek. From Gobabis, the next destination was Grootfontein. Important were the breaks in between – every 100 to 150 kilometres.
KIDS IN NEED
Group 1 arrived safely in Grootfontein overnight. The next morning the ladies handed over a donation to Linda’s Soup Kitchen in the town. This organisation looks after the San community in Grootfontein and has about 1 500 kids lining up for food every day. The organisation is in desperate need of further support.
From Grootfontein, the ladies rode via Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja back to Windhoek covering over 1 045 km during the two days.
With the journey management from MVAF and Shell Advance all female riders were well prepared. High accident zones were highlighted with different causes of impact.
All the riders arrived safely home with no major incidents on the road.
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