So I joined a women's riders group..

[Jaynnus]

on Facebook. I am pretty sure it was a bad idea. I thought I could join a group of like minded people and talk about gear, bikes, destinations, adventures, etc. Maybe even an opportunity to become part of a community where I could share experiences, promote track days, products etc.

I just don't get it. I am starting to think I need to leave the group before I piss people off.

In the past two weeks they have talked about:

What kind of makeup to wear on the bike. One even went so far as to say she puts her makeup on and then sprays her face with hairspray so the makeup does not melt or smear while riding. WTF????!!!!

They have talked about which high heel boots are the cutest.

What to do with your hair and where to by the cutest headbands so you don't have helmet hair.

Essentials that are carried when riding, the common answer includes make up, hair brush, hair spray.

And every other question is about how someone's 'man' is not patient enough, kind enough, slow enough....Please save me!

But today took the cake...and I quote: "Helmets muffle and are distracting. Earbuds make you deaf to your bike and traffic.?" "What's the point of protection if can't anticipate the problem?"

Something tells me I am in the wrong group.

[OreoGaborio]

Lol. Women. Can't live with em......................................................................... .............










(*anticipates argument with Jackie)

[RyanNicholson]

There are very few women "riders" I hate to say it that way, and I'm very glad to know the ones I do, just talking from those I've met I guess... same thing happens with guys, they just spend 10k on a stretched swing arm and wide tire kit. There's a reason I keep my mouth shut for the most part unless I'm pretty sure riding is the same (or similar) to me as the person I'm talking to. BTW that doesn't mean track/sport/etc... just that I can have a real conversation about it and we respect that things are to each their own.

PS I put "riders" in quotes to point out they actually ride and enjoy riding. Not saying otherwise lol.

[Kurlon]

Popcorn guys?

Popcorn.

[Jaynnus]

Who want to take bets on how long before I am kicked out of the group? lol

[oVTo]

I would have never guessed that some women actually add a clear-coat layer to their makeup. If it's from a spray can, doesn't she worry about orange peeling, or drips? Does anyone powder coat?

Those are pearls of wisdom we will never, ever, get on NESR, and I thank you Jane.

[Legally Jackie]

Lol. Women. Can't live with em......................................................................... .............










(*anticipates argument with Jackie)

Lol. Pretty sure I showed up at your house yesterday still wearing my pjs, with my hair in Saturday's pony tail, no shower, no make up, and no fucks given.

Not to mention that I also made you breakfast!!

Pssht. Hair spray.

[golden chicken]

Maybe they wet sand and polish.

[jasnmar]

Not to mention that I also made you breakfast!!

But was it a breakfast sammich?

[Chippertheripper]

Those bitches be high maintenance. Like ducatis.

Edit: I mean mv augustas. Jwm383747371718

[NPDCPA]

I think we need a link to the FB group so we can judge for ourselves...

[KB]

Fucking breakfast,.........keep this one Pete.

Lol. Pretty sure I showed up at your house yesterday still wearing my pjs, with my hair in Saturday's pony tail, no shower, no make up, and no fucks given.

Not to mention that I also made you breakfast!!

Pssht. Hair spray.

[Garrett]

This is not gonna end well.

[DuncanMoto]

.......and no fucks given.............

I think I see the problem here.

[OreoGaborio]

[breakdirt916]

what the eff?

aren't women's rider forums = pics of girls posing in bikini's and stilettos & spraying each other with a hose?

[aldend123]

If you're willing to get kicked out, go sarcastic with it. Show them how to hook up a paint sprayer to a compressor so they can clear-coat their face before each ride. Perhaps they can powder their tires different colors for uniqueness too?

[nt650hawk]

Thanks Jane, now

[gadget]

I think we need a link to the FB group so we can judge for ourselves...

I love seeing someone ride by and not being able to tell if it is a guy or girl.

Too often we can tell and it is for the wrong reasons...(i.e. no helmet, riding gear designed to reveal instead of protect, high heel boots)

[golden chicken]

Hey, my high heel boots are quite protective!

[DaveZX6r]

Who want to take bets on how long before I am kicked out of the group? lol

To heck with that I'll take bets on how long before someone claims your actually a dude trying to cause trouble. Lol

[DaveZX6r]

I love seeing someone ride by and not being able to tell if it is a guy or girl.

Too often we can tell and it is for the wrong reasons...(i.e. no helmet, riding gear designed to reveal instead of protect, high heel boots)

I DONT like that. Nothing good can come from checking out the bum on that hot chick on the bike just to realize its some skinny dude. °~°

[SCRLT01]

I like my Icon heeled boots...I can pretend to actually reach the ground with them

[NH848]

Jaynnus - here's a great opportunity for you to influence the culture of the women's group you're in. Make it into what you want it to be. If that doesn't work, find another group that's more like minded. Good luck!

[carsick]

Make it into what you want it to be.

Uh, you married?? You can try to lead by example, but that's about it.