The traditional gift for a 30th anniversary is pearls, but something tells me these ladies would like a little bit of leather instead. Either way, these events promise to be exciting.

EXHIBIT EVENT SCHEDULE:
April 24th Donor Pre-View, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
May 15th Opening Reception, 6:00-8:00 p.m
May 17th Pre-Eagle Beer Bust Ride-By, 1:00-3:00
Beer Bust, 3:00-6:00
May 31st NCLR Reception, 1:00-6:00 p.m.
June 12th "30 Years of a Ride," panel discussion, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
June 26th Pride Week Reception, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
July 12th Closing Reception and "We Own It," panel discussion of the landmark trademark victory legal case, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The group started in 1976 when a small group of 20 - 25 women motorcyclists gathered at the head of the San Francisco Pride Parade and, unbeknownst to them, a tradition was born. One of these women coined the phrase "Dykes on Bikes®" and the San Francisco Chronicle picked it up and ran with it. For the next several years, riders just showed up and rode--there was no formal organization or registration. It was this way for several years until the middle to late 1980s; however, as, SF Pride became more structured and the numbers of leather-clad ladies on bikes numbers kept growing, the need to organize Dykes on Bikes® became necessary; thus, the Women's Motorcycle Contingent (WMC) was born. However, in the press and LGBT culture, they continued to be know as Dykes on Bikes®.

Anyone can participate with the Dykes on Bikes®. Riders are considered a Dykes on Bikes® General Member just by registering for the SF Pride Parade. To become an Organizing Member and Patch Holder, you must attend six consecutive meetings, which are open to any woman.

Ladies, I'll be at San Fran Pride this year to cheer as you ring in the big 3-0 in style. And if any of you needs a bitch on back, count me in!