Becky Brown, Founder
WOMEN IN THE WIND
Women in the Wind was started in 1979 when Becky Brown posted an ad in her local newspaper. Her initial intentions were just to gather women riders for a single event but she soon realized that there was a need for a place for women who rode to gather. WITW chapters grew quickly and now boast over 90 chapters in the USA, Canada and Great Britain. While each chapter is run according to their individual needs they all share a bi-monthly newsletter and 2 international meetings per year. Members vary greatly in age, occupations and brand of motorcycles. In June, 2013 members will gather in Washington, DC. In February, 2014 the international meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas. New chapters and members are always welcomed. More information can be found at www.womeninthewind.org. Brown is a divorced grandmother of 2 who lives near Toledo, Ohio. She is the founder of Women in the Wind and is one of only a few women who have been inducted into all 3 Motorcycle Halls of Fame. She was a featured subject in a documentary for PBS focusing on lady motorcyclists called “She Lives To Ride� and was photographed while riding by Annie Leibovitz.
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