Women's International Motorcycle Association
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| Abbreviation | WIMA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founder | Louise Scherbyn |
| Founded at | United States |
| Type | Association |
Region served | Worldwide |
International President | Zara Strange (2020) |
Key people | Louise Scherbyn - Founder |
| Website | www.wimaworld.com |
The Women's International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) is a motorcycle club established by Louise Scherbyn[1] in 1950 in the United States.[2] Branches began in many countries, including Great Britain (Theresa Wallach was the first international vice president)[3] and Australia[4] where the branch was started by Hazel Mayes.[5] It was the first organization to recognize all women in the sport,[6] and the first ever stand-alone women-led motorcycle association.[7] Currently spanning 39 countries,[8] it is purportedly the largest motorcycle association for women in the world.[9] The group is known for organising annual "Pink Ribbon Rides" to raise awareness for breast cancer.[10]
The national divisions in October 2020:
- Australia
- Austria
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Curaçao
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Great Britain
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Malaysia
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Romania
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
