Champagne Cocktail on Two Wheels
Dykes on Bikes will celebrate their champagne year at the head of the parade on Saturday with a full capacity group of revving sheilas to herald this year’s Mardi Gras.
Featured in SSO Online – 4 March 2009
Dykes on Bikes lose a sister
Long time Dykes on Bikes member Rhonda Pearce was killed at the age of 51 on Thursday December 18 in an unfortunate traffic accident.
Featured in SSO Online – 24 December 2008
The Revving Revolution Goes On
In 1988 the women of Sydney found their voice, and it came in the form of eight rumbling motorbikes thundering their way down Oxford St, emitting a rebel yell that 20 years on still rings out.
Featured in SSO Online – 12th September 2008
Go Black and White or get on your bike
It’s time to get your formal wear to the cleaners or polish up your finest leatherwear for a night of classed-up frivolity at the Dykes on Bikes’ Black and White Ball on Saturday 13 September at the Jets Sports Club in Tempe.
Featured on SSO Online – 3 September 2008
Dykes on Bikes do their bit
The Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service celebrated getting a donation for $2,500 from the Dykes on Bikes over tea and cupcakes last week, in a ceremony which is set to become a regular event.
Featured on SSO Online – 27 August 2008
Dykes Riding to the Ball in Style
Gather around, ladies, because it’s time to pull your tuxes, tails, top-hats and frocks out of the closet – the annual Dykes on Bikes Black & White Ball is on again.
Featured in SSO Online – 30th August 2007
Dykes on Bikes Thanksgiving Ride
The Dykes On Bikes hit the streets to hand out the $5000 they raised to their respective charities.
Featured in SameSame Online – 27th June 2007
Dykes Ready for Ride of Thanks
Sydney’s iconic Dykes on Bikes have been oiling their machines and shining their leathers in preparation for this weekend’s Thanksgiving Ride.
Featured in SSO Online – 21st June 2007
Dykes on Bikes – All in the Name of Charity
We all know the Dykes On Bikes as the ladies who kick off the annual Mardi Gras in Sydney, but how many of us are aware of the charity work that they do behind the scenes?
Featured in SameSame Online – 21st June 2007
Dykes on Bikes Success
Dykes on Bikes held their annual Black & White ball on Saturday 22nd at the Marquee Club.
Featured in LOTL – September 2006
Erica Zander Swedish Article
Erica did an interview with LOTL while in OZ, it is listed below. But now back home, another article has been released.
Featured in QX – August 2006
Dykes on Bikes Black & White Ball
The Dykes on Bikes Black & White Ball in July raised almost $2500 for the Pink Ribbon Ride, a motorcycle event held in October to support breast cancer research.
Featured in Sydney Star Observer – 10th August 2006
Crowds Flock to Sydney’s Mardi Gras
Bikers are always crowd favourites..
Featured in Sydney Morning Herald – 5th March, 2006
Leader of the Pack
Pip James demystifies the tough reputation of lesbian motorcycle group of Dykes on Bikes.
Featured in Sydney Central Courier – 22nd February, 2006
Easy Rider
Through high school rebellion and pioneering sporting achievements, motorcycles have been a constant passion for Dykes on Bikes president Janet Parkins.
Featured in Sydney Star Observer – 9th February, 2006
Dream Run
The Motorcycle Council of NSW held their annual Motorcycle Awareness Week in October and Dykes on Bikes made their mark amongst the many bike clubs that attended the event winning the award for Best Interactive Display.
Featured in LOTL – December, 2005
Swedish Massage
Some might recall Erica’s 3 month stay in Oz, she attended a Bammerang weekend, the Catherine Hill Bay day ride and many Sunday evenings at the Hampshire Hotel.
Featured in LOTL – November, 2005
The History of Mardi Gras
Picture Magazine covers the topics of the straight Mardi Gras and the Not straight Mardi Gras.
Featured in Picture Magazine – October, 2005
Lesbians Campaign for Rights Recognition
Women celebrate International Lesbians Day at Turtle Cove resort between Cairns and Port Douglas.
Featured in The Cairns Post – 10th October, 2005
