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Annual Women’s Day Ride 2026

A celebratory motorcycle ride for female bikers held in East London, South Africa, to promote empowerment, sisterhood, and road safety. The 2026 event brought together riders from several local motorcycle clubs to encourage more women to experience the independence of riding while fostering a supportive community.

Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
East London
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Annual Women’s Day Ride 2026

Event summary

Highlights

  • Group ride from Hemingways Sasol Garage to Table 58
  • Participation from local clubs including Scatterlings, Midnight, and Unforgiven
  • Rescheduled to Saturday, August 8, to ensure better weather conditions
The Annual Women’s Day Ride is a cultural gathering in East London that honors female motorcyclists and encourages more women to join the riding community. The 2026 event featured participants from various local clubs, including the Scatterlings, Unforgiven, Midnight, Hoodlums, and Scorpions, alongside independent riders. The gathering emphasizes mutual support, where experienced bikers share technical knowledge and safety skills with newer participants to build confidence on the road.

In 2026, the group gathered at the Sasol Garage at Hemingways for a morning briefing before departing for a group ride. The route included a short loop on the N2 highway and concluded at Table 58. Although traditionally associated with South Africa's National Women's Day on August 9, the 2026 ride was moved forward by one day to avoid forecasted heavy rain, ensuring the safety of the participants.

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