ABOUT US

The Womens International Motorcycle Association was founded in the USA in 1950 by a remarkable woman called Louise Scherbyn.  Louise was a pioneering woman motorcyclist, who, during the 1940's noticed the increasing popularity of motorcycling amongst women.  She believed there should be a world-wide organization for all women motorcyclists.  In 1952 Louise wrote of her vision;

"I believe that there should be a world-wide organization for all women motorcyclists.  Why not unite as a body in exchanging ideas and opinions, problems and advice?  And with this came the initial step of the founding of the Women's International Motorcycle Association.  People said to me at the time this endeavour would be an impossibility.  My love of the sport and my determination carried me on to make it a possibility and eventually a successful reality.  With the help of every member and some wonderful friends,  WIMA has now grown today to be the largest women's motorcycle organization in the world. And that, girls is how it all began."

The Australian division began life in 1950 when Hazel Mayes of Sydney was invited by the founder to become the first member outside the U.S.A.  The club has been particularly active since its renaissance in Adelaide in 1985 under the leadership on Linda Bootherstone.   Now members of WIMA Australia can be found throughout the country.

Our association is for women who are interested in motorcycling in any form and wish to support motorcycling amongst women.  Most activities include men as partners and friends and they are welcome at rides, rallies and events.
                                                             Linda Bootherstone

WIMA sees itself as part of the wider motorcycling community and we join in many activities organized by other clubs such as Toy Runs.  WIMA also runs the Pink Ribbon Ride each year in several states to raise money for breast cancer awarenessand research.

WIMA now has members in 18 countries.  These are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S.A as well as Australia.  An International Rally is held once a year hosted by a different country each time.  Australia hosted such a Rally at Kiama, NSW in the year 200 and one was held at Taupo, New Zealand in 2005 attended by members from Europe, the U.K. Japan and Australia.