Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson has been showing up for women riders many years. She is the current president of the Coalition of Manitoba Motorcycle Groups (CMMG) and one of the longest standing advocates for women in the riding community. This is her story. In this episode Mary talks about buying her first motorcycle after her husband asked for a divorce, fighting for a safer and more welcoming environment for women in group rides, and watching International Female Ride Day grow from a handful of riders to hundreds. She also gets honest about her first crash, what target fixation actually feels like in the moment, and what she wishes every new rider knew before hitting the road. This one covers a lot of ground. Training. Sisterhood. Loss. Community. And what it really takes to keep showing up for the next generation of women riders. Watch the full interview and share it with a woman who rides or one who is thinking about it. Mary Johnson, CMMG Women Rider's Rep Co-chair, Sadie Grimm Commemoration Committee