Women's International Motorcycle Association
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| 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 |
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| 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
- Easy Motorcycle Riding. Wallach, Theresa. New York, Sterling, 1970. ISBN 978-0806977126
- The Rugged Road. Theresa Wallach, Panther Publications, 2010 ISBN 978-0956497529
External links
References
- 1 2 some history at wimaworld.com
- ↑ some more history at wimagb.co.uk
- ↑ Theresa Wallach page at motorcyclemuseum.org
- ↑ True Pioneers, American Motorcyclist Jun 2006 (Vol 60 No 6, P52) ISSN 0277-9358
- ↑ Hazel Mayes page at wimaworld.com
- ↑ Making Her Mark: Firsts and Milestones in Women's Sports. Ernestine G. Miller. McGraw-Hill Professional, 29 May 2002 ISBN 978-0071390538
- ↑ List of international groups at wimaworld.com
- ↑ Motorcycle. Steven E. Alford, Suzanne Ferriss. Reaktion Books, 3 Jan 2008 ISBN 9781861893451
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