Move over spa vacations; more women buying motorcycles

I have never ridden on a motorcycle because I am too afraid, I'm not scared to admit it. I have witnessed too many accidents and heard of too many tragic stories to convince me to hop on top of a moving machine without anything protecting my body. 

My fellow women counterparts however, feel very differently than I do. Female motorcycle ownership rose to 12.5% in 2013 from 10.5% in 2009. Although it is obvious that motorcycle riding is a male dominated activity, I must say that I am proud women are taking a bigger part in the sport. 

Motorcycle riding may not sound like it has much to do with economics, but it shows the continual struggle for women to be equal to men. When their participation in the sport increases by just a little bit, it is worthy of noting. Although women have a LONG way to go before fully becoming equals in motorcycle riding, progress is definitely being made.



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