The Women Riders World Relay included women from every corner of the world , including these riders from Myanmar .
“ The number of groups created as offshoots of the Women Riders World Relay has been incredible ,” Bell continued . “ We ’ ve got women flying across the world to meet up with others they ’ ve met through this . It ’ s taken the lid off the community and let everything pour out . With these international connections , we have family across the world that we can relate to , and it creates real special bonds .”
Today , more than 20,000 members from over 100 countries have joined the Women Riders World Relay . And while Bell doesn ’ t plan to have another big worldwide relay for about three years , that doesn ’ t mean the group is taking a break .
“ In the meantime ,” Hayley notes , “ we want to focus on helping women improve their skills in different aspects of motorcycling . For many women , it ’ s a lack of confidence and there are many stereotypes out there that women can ’ t ride or work on bikes as well as men . I want to help set the tone for women moving forward and provide them with the knowledge and confidence to do things they didn ’ t think they could – mechanics , skills on the bike , trying different types of riding . The goal is to push womens ’ boundaries and build their confidence in a friendly group where they have other women as examples .”
Fearless and empowered riders from Pakistan celebrate the relay .
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