Anthony Basinger

Member since 2004

Ride: 2006 Harley Softail Deluxe

I bought my first bike in 1987, four bikes and over 100,000 miles  later sitting in the seat of my Harley, cruising down the road is  still my favorite spot to be. My first parade was 2000, I became a  core member in 2004. Last year's ride... 2000 miles and 21  California Spanish Missions. Upcoming rides... Road Trip to Oregon  and wherever the road takes me ... Yosemite, the High Sierras and  Tioga Pass.  Can't wait!

Kelly B.

Member since 2000

Rides:
2000 Harley FXDWG
2003 Aprilia Tuono
2004 KTM 950 Adventurer

As a kid, I wanted to ride just like Steve McQueen. I still do. I've been riding with Dykes on Bikes® in the parade since 1994 and a Board Member since 2000. I have been Road Captain, worked Line Up, gotten the Merchandise, and other member at large duties. As a motorcyclist, my longest ride was 15,287 miles. Currently I ride a 2000 Harley FXDWG, a 2003 Aprilia Tuono, and a 2004 KTM 950 Adventurer.

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Kimber W.

Member since 2006

Rides: 1986 Honda Rebel 450cc and the cutest little PINK Buddy 125cc in the world.
I'm waiting for the day I grow into a Harley.

When I was a kid I rode on the tanks of my Dad's myriad of sports bikes. Today, I have two bike of my own and counting... One day I hope to have a bike for every day of the week.

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Sonia Ivette Dueño

Member since 2007

Riding a motorcycle was one of my life's dream and this year I made it into a reality. I don't have a bike yet but am looking at a Honda Rebel although Harleys do tug at my heart. The women of DOB are pioneers and it is such an honor to join with them as we trek the roads of life on a bike.

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Max Ferman

Member since 2007

Web Designer since 2007

Ride: 2000 Yamaha VStar

I started riding a scooter in ‘98 because I hated parking in San Francisco. Soon, I wanted to go a little farther, and a little faster, and kept trading up. I'm thrilled to have ridden in every SF Pride Parade since 1999. I love riding with groups, and have been as far as New Zealand with a Towanda woman’s tour in ’02. I’m totally proud to ride with the SF Dykes on Bikes®.

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Tazz

Member since 2007

Always love an adventure! That's me... I've always dreamed of riding a motorcycle and being a part of Dykes on Bikes® is an awesome match for me. I love our community, and the commeraderie. I do not own a motorcycle yet, but, when I do, my first will be a Honda Rebel. Then, I'll work my way up to a Harley~Davidson. Someday... Living in the Bay Area for most of my life, I cannot think of a better organization to be a member of. I take Pride being in SFWMCDOB! Ride Loud... Ride Safe... and Ride with Pride.

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Paige Alderete

Member since 2008

Ride: 1986 Yamaha Radian 600

It was always my dream to be a “Motorcycle Mama.” In 2004 I manifested this dream and began my ride. Being part of a community of women motorcycle riders is fantastic and I’m proud to be part of Dykes on Bikes®. Typically, I’ve never been much of a “joiner,” but I haven’t looked back once since joining DOB. I love the minimalism and freedom that comes with riding…but I also struggle with wanting to carry all my trinkets with me. I’m sure I’ll find the ultimate solution someday! Until then…!

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Soni S.H.S. Wolf

Secretary since 1990

Member since 1978

Ride: 1999 Yamaha V-Star 1100

I arrived in San Francisco in October 1976. My first ride with the Dykes on Bikes was in 1978. I have been in every parade since. I became secretary in 1990 and continue in that position today.

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Katie Brown

Board member since 2006

Member since 2004

Ride: 1987 Honda Rebel 450

I started riding in 2004 and rode in my first Pride Parade that same year.  My first bike was a 76 Suzuki gs550.  The ladies at the Dykes on Bikes registration laughed when I said I couldn't turn off my bike because it wouldn't start back up if I did.  Rules are rules, I had to turn kill the engine.  Lucky for me it started back up that morning and I enjoyed my first Pride Parade!  I now ride an 87 Honda Rebel 450 named Rojito.  Best part about her is that she starts up every time! 

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Mandie Gordon

Member since 1996

Ride: 2003 Harley Heritage Softail 1550

I came to DOB in the mid 90's, after having moved to San Francisco from Indiana. I always wanted to be a part of the legenday Dykes on Bikes, so in 1996 I atteneded my first meeting. Although all of the yelling was slightly scary, I decided to stick around for more meetings and have been here on and off ever since. I started riding motor cross at the age of 10 and have built custom bikes for the last decade.

Rose Ganimian

Member since 2002

I first came to Dykes on Bikes® with my best friend Sheila who said " Hey, Let's check out Dykes on Bikes® and Riding in the Parade"..Next thing ya know we are on the organinzing committee and it is five years later!... One of the perks of being Treasurer is you get to hang out with some pretty fine looking ladies and have, without a doubt, tons of fun. I don't own or ride a bike, but I love the women who do. I confess I am currently in the process of taking the classes..I have managed by one way or another to be ridin' bitch in front for the last 4 out of 5 years..not bad odds!... So if you are looking for some good clean fun join us and volunteer on the committee we can always use an extra pair of hands. I am thinking my first bike will be a Rebel..since I have been referred to as such .. My motto if you are not a rebel then find a cause and become one..Live Hard, Love Strong and most importanly LAUGH OUT LOUD...

Daddy Ren

Member since 1990

Ride : 1987 Honda Shadow 750

In several past year's i've enjoyed helping out DOB as Road Capt. Coordinator & am doing so again this year (along our new member w/Lisa F). I like volunteering with a number of community groups, while also serving on the SF Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee, on the Women's Lyon-Martin Clinic/Development Committee, & am FSE's Board Assoc. for their FSF women's area, aka" Venus' Playground". I served until 06' on SF Pride Parade BOD & will be working with the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund/AEF's, as their Gala 2525's Silent Auction Coordinator. I very much look forward to another amazing day of, " One SPIRIT, One RIDE, (with my) ONE TRIBE "!!! I so hope to encourage LOTS MORE 07' Pride Parade Dykes Riders to become involved year round & join us as *DOB Core Members*, ... Yeah!

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Lisa Fredrickson (BA, MS, PhD, JD)

Member since 2007

Ride: 1994 BMW K75

As an electrical engineer, I am an expert in error correction coding and signal processing, and a primary inventor on 28 US patents. I completed a law degree at UC Davis in 2006 and am practicing as a junior attorney in intellectual property law in San Francisco. As an activist for transgender health care rights, I am attempting to change the policies of UC through legal action.

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Sandy Caughlan

Treasurer

Member since 2007

Ride: 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800

My journey to becoming a DOB member started when I arrived in San Francisco in March 2007. I was looking to meet some new people in the Bay area that had a common interest, motorcycles. I was fortunate to find the SFWMCDOB and have since joined. This is a great group of women with great ideas and ambition. I look forward to the events, meetings and meeting new people. Hope you join us for the wednesday night meetings, events and rides. Hope to meet you soon!

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Sheila Malone

Board Positions: Webmistress 2002-2006, Road Captain 2002, 2003, 2004 Registration 2002, 2007

Member since 2002

Ride: 2003 Ducati Monster 800 s.i.e. 1979 Harley Sportster XLCH (the bastard year)

I love motorcycles and I love women who ride motorcycles...so it's a symbiotic relationship. I made a film about the history of Dykes on Bikes® which has given me a greater understanding and appreciation of the organization and the women who made it possible for us to lead the parade every year. Dykes on Bikes® is community. Dykes on Bikes® is PRIDE.

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Ali Marrero-Calderon

Ride: 1987 Honda Shadow 1100 named "Raven"

Member since 1976

I was born in Puerto Rico and raised as an Army Brat all around. I started riding at the age of 14 on a Honda P-50. I love the feeling of complete Freedom and empowerment I feel as a woman, a Lesbian and a Butch Dyke on my Bike. I feel a great sense of pride in owning being one of the first Dykes on Bike in 1976. I have been riding every year for the past ten years and have been a part of this organizing committee. I hope that more women of color come and join us...We need you..I need your presence.

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El

Ride: Kawasaki Vulcan - 3rd bike

Member since 1997

El became a member after seeing DOB come down Market street from the Castro in the old days she tells me that it was a moving experience hearing the roar of the bikes long before they became visible, seeing the reflection of the sun on the chrome of several hundred dikes. It was an experience never to be forgotten.
“ This experience for me has always been about women and their empowerment I hope every time I ride down Market St. some young women sees herself in us and says “yes I can” .

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