- Throughout May, women across the country and as far away as Australia, Korea, Aruba, Italy and Brazil, celebrated Women Riders Month. On May 22-23, nearly 1000 men and women came together for a big bash in Milwaukee to celebrate in true Harley fashion.
See photos and videos from women rider celebrations around the globe in the Event Gallery.
Watch the video to get a taste of the excitement of Women Riders Month celebrated around the world in May 2010.
Bikes lined up for the Opening Ceremonies at the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Woman rider arrives at the H-D Museum® in Milwaukee on her Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
Rider proudly flies the American flag on the back of her bike at the Opening Ceremonies.
Crowds gather for the Opening Ceremonies at the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
(Left to right) Monique Venhuis (Holland journalist) and Simone van Huijstee (Holland journalist voted Motor Woman of the Year) sharing a moment at the celebration in Milwaukee.
(Left to right) Claudia Garber (HDMC Director of Product Planning and Marketing for Latin America), Monica Mendoza (Harley-Davidson Queretaro dealership) and Aida Aguilar (Mexican journalist) enjoy the Opening Ceremonies.
Despite being diagnosed with a fatal lung disease in 2003, Jill Bryant (left) continues to ride with the help of her sister Kim Toner (right). 
Kate and Laurie from New Berlin, WI, pose in front of the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Diamond Posse arrives at the Opening Ceremonies demonstrating American pride done the Harley way.
Diva Amy, a member of the Diamond Posse, arrives at the Opening Ceremonies.
Handicapped rider and Diamond Posse member Cat Hammes shows off her custom prosthetic limb.
Children's Color Guard from Washington Elementary Brownie Troop #3005 takes the stage at the Opening Ceremonies.
Jodie Tabak, Director of Communications for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, gives the Mayoral Proclamation at the Opening Ceremonies.
Singer Jackie Brown performs the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremonies.
Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the co-founders of Harley-Davidson, speaks to the crowd about growing up around Harleys. 
The Breast Cancer Network of Strength® is presented with a pink and black Harley-Davidson® gas tank in recognition of the money raised from the Pink Label MotorClothes Collection to support the fight against breast cancer.
During Opening Ceremonies, Karen Davidson presented the Breast Cancer Network of Strength® with a pink and black Harley-Davidson® gas tank in recognition of the money raised to date from the Pink Label MotorClothes collection.
Event attendees gather for the group shot after the Opening Ceremonies at the Harley-Davidson Museum® in Milwaukee.
Riders pose for a group photo in front of the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Karen Davidson joins fellow riders for a picture outside the Harley-Davidson Museum®
Harley riders Sherry Bennett (07 883L) and her husband Jeff (07 FLHRC) from Oconomowoc, WI, attend the Opening Ceremonies.
Petra and Holly from Steger, IL, sit on Petra's Road King.
Beth and Lynda from Chicago share a laugh at the Opening Ceremonies with Yolanda and Kim from Milwaukee.
From left to right, Harley-Davidson employees Leslie Prevish, Carolyn and Carrieanna Johnson pose for a photo outside the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Beatrix Keckeis-Hiller, journalist from Austria, takes a demo ride.
Jessica Riemsdijk (right), Marketing Manager Harley-Davidson Benelux, takes Paola Baronio (left), European journalist with Due Ruote magazine, on a test ride. 
From left to right, Kris Crowell (H-D District Manager) and Mihaela Spineanu-Frank, a journalist for ELLE Romania and future rider, hit the road together.
Event attendees test out the Harley-Davidson Cross Bones™ and Fat Boy® Lo during the demo ride event outside the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Chicago rider Wendy takes the Heritage Softail® for a spin in the demo ride area.
Samantha from Collinsville, Illinois, gives the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® a test ride.
Margaret from Columbus, Ohio riding her Harley-Davidson 2010 Street Glide® Trike in Milwaukee.
Bacchus the Chihuahua celebrates the event from the comfort of a backpack.
Patt, a Harley rider from Cleveland, poses atop her 2006 Dyna Super Glide® Anniversary.
Members of the Motor Maids, a national women's riding organization, attend the celebration in Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee event, while a celebration of women riders, welcomes all riders and passengers.
During the event, a Harley-Davidson staffer teaches a woman the right way to lift her bike.
Harley-Davidson employees Collette Keating-Christensen (Human Resources) and Janette Pawliske (Service Operations Rep) participate in the celebration in Milwaukee.
Australian Jane Campbell and her friend Marie Moore who both ride Sportsters attend the Milwaukee celebration after winning a trip to the U.S. at a Garage Party™ event in Australia.
An event attendee experiences the Thrill of the Throttle stationary motorcycle riding experience at the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
From left to right: Clubs Exiled and Vixxens from Chicago Cheri (Queenie), Melody (Hollywood), Laura (Beef), Erika (E-Rock), and Alex (Mousy) attend the Milwaukee event.
Sherri, founder of the Dixie Divas Riding Club from AL, and her mother Rita, who inspired her daughter to ride, celebrate together in Milwaukee. 
Annie and Tamalyn from Los Angeles share a hug at the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Riders from around the world add their signatures to the Celebrate Women Riders poster.
Celeste Johnson from Waukegan, WI, celebrates at the Harley-Davidson Museum® with fellow rider George Newsome.
Pam from Akron takes in her surroundings at the Harley-Davidson Museum® from atop her Softail® Deluxe.
Kathie Hiatt riding her CVO Screamin Eagle® at the celebration in Milwaukee.
A group of riders enjoy some musical entertainment at the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Steven and Sharon from Chicago attend the event in Milwaukee.
Riders add a little pink flare to their gear.
A rider rests on her bike in front of the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Jamison and Serena bring their son Vance to the celebration to check out the bikes.
Shannon and Cheryl from Maryland pose in front of the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Kim and Teresa from Green Bay, WI, give the festivities a thumbs up.
Linda Allard (Heritage Softail®), Diane Frederick (Dyna® Low Rider), Carole Alie (Heritage Softail®) from Ottawa, Canada enjoying the celebration. 
Bikes lined up outside the Harley-Davidson Museum® in Milwaukee.
Michael checks out the Harleys with his son Mikey, who can't wait to own one of his own some day.
Riders were encouraged to pink out their bikes during staging of the Group Ride.
Harley-Davidson employees Virda Perry (2nd from left) and Megan Brigham (far right) help women "pink out" their bikes to show support for the fight against breast cancer.
The Group Ride entrance sign peeking through the fog.
Riders gather at the staging area for the Group Ride.
This Milwaukee event attendee looks ready to ride.
Rebel Girl from Detroit joins the celebration in Milwaukee..
A group of riders pose for a picture as the fog rolls in behind them at the Group Ride staging area.
A rider enjoys a moment of rest on her Harley before the Group Ride. 
A rider blows a few bubbles to display her excitement for the upcoming Group Ride.
Riders bond over bikes in the Group Ride staging area. 
A rider shows his support of the fight against breast cancer by decorating himself with pink ribbons.
Local law enforcement prepare for the Group Ride alongside their fellow riders.
Vania Ramos (right) and Valentina Zander (left) who came from Brazil for the celebration are bundled up and ready for the Group Ride.
All riders were welcome to join the Group Ride including men, who were asked to ride in the back of the group.
Sandy, Faye, Jane, Nancy, Diane and Betty from Beaver Dam, WI, attend the celebration in Milwaukee.
Riders get ready for the start of the Group Ride.
Sometimes prepping for the Group Ride means applying a little lip-gloss.
Riders from the Faribault Harley-Davidson® dealership in MN gather in the staging area before the Group Ride. 
A couple enjoys mingling with other riders before the start of the Group Ride. 
Melanie and Beverly from Milwaukee hang out in the staging area.
Riders decorated their bikes with pink ribbon in support of the fight against breast cancer.
Cheryl (center) from Maryland poses with Sue and Kris Crowell. She started riding on a purple Sportster® and now rides Big Prince, an Ultra Classic Electra Glide®.
Harleys decked out with pink ribbons in support of the fight against breast cancer fill the staging area.
Raffle winner shows off her prize, a $500 H-D® gift card.
A rider looks on as the staging area fills up in anticipation of the Group Ride.
Karen Davidson gearing up to lead the Group Ride on her Fat Bob®.
Harley-Davidson employee Gail Lione and her daughter Margo are ready to ride on their 2010 Street Glide® Trike.
Karen Davidson leads the start of the Group Ride on her Fat Bob®.
Harley-Davidson employee Laura Scherr joins the Group Ride on her XR1200®.
Journalist for ELLE Romania & future rider, Mihaela Spineanu-Frank enjoys the Group Ride from the back of Marianne Taylor's bike (Harley-Davidson Service Operations Rep).
Harley-Davidson employee Claudia Garber takes part in the Group Ride.
Diamond Posse member Diva Cat joins her fellow women riders on the road in Milwaukee.
Women riders from around the world come together for the Group Ride in Milwaukee.
The Group Ride kicks off in Milwaukee.
Riders are all smiles as they head out on the Group Ride in Milwaukee.
Group Ride rumbles through downtown Milwaukee.
The Group Ride makes its way through downtown Milwaukee.
A lone rider cruises through Milwaukee during the Group Ride.
A Group Rider enjoying her Rocker C® through the streets of Milwaukee.
Sue DaBaco and the Wise Fools band perform at the Street Party.
The Thrill of the Throttle stationary motorcycle riding experience attracts visitors at the Street Party.
A group of women riders pose for a photo at the Street Party in Milwaukee.
WKLH's Carole Caine acts as the MC for the Street Party.
Harley-Davidson staffer Leslie Prevish helps Chicago resident Paula Berry try the Thrill of the Throttle stationary motorcycle riding experience.
Ken and D from Milwaukee get cozy during the Street Party in Milwaukee.
Clubs Exiled and Vixxens from Chicago, (from left to right) Laura (Beef), Alex (Mousy), Cheri (Queenie), and Melody (Hollywood) celebrate women riders at the Street Party in Milwaukee.
Heidi Michel from Milwaukee tries out the Thrill of the Throttle stationary motorcycle riding experience with help from Harley-Davidson staffer Leslie Prevish.
Riders toast the Street Party in Milwaukee.
Dueling pianos, Marcel and Chris, entertain the crowd during the Street Party.
Harley-Davidson employee Jenna Smith poses with the Diamond Posse at the Street Party.
Harley-Davidson Women's Outreach Manager Leslie Prevish poses in front of the Hill Climber statue with Women on Wheels members who won two awards in the Chapter Challenge (most female members and most overall members registered).
Rider proudly shows off her motorcycle's unique paint job.
Ling Minsky poses next to her LI HAI license plate, which means fierce or formidable in Mandarin.
Kathie Hiatt shows off her CVO Screamin Eagle® with WLD SYD license plate. 
Debbie Gardner teaches riders about distance at the Self Defense Seminar. 
Riders at the Self Defense Seminar learn about going into red zone when threatened.
Chicagoans Carmen, her daughter Belinda along with Daisy and John join the celebration in Milwaukee.
A mother and daughter from Minnesota pose on an XL1200L® outside the Harley-Davidson Museum®.
Patty Jackson (left) and Karen Allen (right) held a bike blessing Sunday in front of the Hill Climber statue at the Harley-Davidson Museum®. 
Riders attend a bike blessing on Sunday at the H-D Museum®. 
Karen Allen (right) blesses a bike using sage.
A rider watches on as her bike is blessed.
Riders take to the roads after the weekend comes to a close.
Riders learn bike safety at an H-D® event in Japan.
In Japan, a Harley-Davidson staffer teaches the proper way to lift a bike during a Garage Party™ event.
Women riders in Japan bond over bikes.
Riders in Japan pose for a group photo during an event celebrating women riders.
At a Harley-Davidson® Balcom Okayama event in Japan, women riders hit the road together during the Spring Women's Touring event.
Women riders take part in a riding lesson at a local Harley-Davidson dealer in Japan.
Women riders in Aruba proudly display a Ladies of Harley flag at a Harley-Davidson Garage Party™ event.
Women in Aruba get to know their H-D® dealership at a Garage Party™ event. 
Rider poses on a bike outside a Harley-Davidson Garage Party™ event in Aruba.
Women riders in Aruba share a laugh while talking all things Harley-Davidson during a Garage Party™ event.
Men and women riders participate in the Aruba Women's Ride on May 23, 2010.
Over 35 women attend an International May Women Riders event at Thomas Lee Motorcycles in Australia.
Over 80 women gather to bond over bikes in Australia at the New Zealand Auckland Motorsports Garage Party™ event.
A Garage Party event in Australia gives women riders the chance to swap stories and celebrate.
During the Precious Metal Gala event in Toronto, Harley riders helped raise over $15,000 for Rethink Breast Cancer.
Karen Davidson, along with 400 other women attended the Precious Metal Gala in Toronto, Canada to raise money in the fight against breast cancer.
The Precious Metal Gala event in Toronto, Canada was set-up to look like the back lot of a Making of Biker Chic by Harley-Davidson film. Guests pretended to be actors by taking a screen test on a motorcycle.
Guests at the Precious Metal Gala event in Toronto, Canada were filmed in front of a green screen to appear like they are riding a motorcycle on the road. 
Women journalists and their guests learn motorcycle basics at Harley in Rosa 2010 event, Franciacorta Circuit, Italy. 
Women at the Harley in Rosa 2010 event in Italy do their best impression of the famous Charlie's Angels stance. 
Women riders at the Harley in Rosa 2010 event in Italy secure their helmets before learning riding techniques on the practice course. 
A woman rider talks to an instructor just before she begins her course training at the Harley in Rosa 2010 event in Franciacorta Circuit, Italy.
A woman rider listens carefully to the instructor before she hits the practice course at the Harley in Rosa 2010 event in Italy. 
Women riders at the Harley in Rosa 2010 event in Italy have fun taking a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle out on Franciacorta Circuit to learn riding techniques.
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