The creeper rider

[bornwildnfree]

I bring this up here because, as a woman rider, I have had to deal with creeper riders, usually older cruiser riders. It seems to be something that is just accepted as "Well, that's just how they are." It's not. Just because I'm a woman and I ride a motorcyle does not mean I want to be pawed, have my assets discussed in detail in front of me etc esp if I don't know you/just met you. Thankfully I have really awesome friends here who have always been willing to step in and tell someone to back off (go Spooph) because me saying it doesn't carry the weight of a man stepping in . So...discuss away and later I'll post up a pic of a cute puppy or something lol.


http://captainawkward.com/2012/08/07/322-323-my-friend-group-has-a-case-of-the-creepy-dude-how-do-we-clear-that-up/

[Drama2]

I very much understand what you are saying....it happens to me at work every week, it seems the older generation think it is acceptable and it is NOT.

[Clovis]

What?? The classic "Hey, I've got something you can ride!" doesn't turn women on!?

[~Barn~]

Nudes not loading.

[#1Townie]

Alright whos being the fucking creeper? Come you assholes.... being a dick.. cough clownie cough... is one thing but leave the women's alone!!!



Or something.. Idk. Lol

[Native]

I bring this up here because, as a woman rider, I have had to deal with creeper riders, usually older cruiser riders. It seems to be something that is just accepted as "Well, that's just how they are." It's not. Just because I'm a woman and I ride a motorcyle does not mean I want to be pawed, have my assets discussed in detail in front of me etc esp if I don't know you/just met you. Thankfully I have really awesome friends here who have always been willing to step in and tell someone to back off (go Spooph) because me saying it doesn't carry the weight of a man stepping in . So...discuss away and later I'll post up a pic of a cute puppy or something lol.

just gathering from what you said, there was a problem and someone came to your aid, and you won! you're on top of the world, enjoy it

[bornwildnfree]

just gathering from what you said, there was a problem and someone came to your aid, and you won! you're on top of the world, enjoy it

I have amazing friends and in club the guys are always awesome (or really afraid of me, I'm not sure which LOL), but I wanted to bring the subject up. I like posting subject that occassionally make you all think. I do feed you beer and good food. Just keep it in mind at bike nights etc and be willing to stand up if we need it.

[j0ker]

Some people are just assholes. Lonely assholes.

[Matty]

Unfortunately... Whether you like it or not. You're still in a men dominated sport, hobby, whatever you wanna call it. And even in todays society you're still just a "chick" to a lot of guys out there! With that being said, it still doesn't give guys the right to disrespect ya!

[bornwildnfree]

Unfortunately... Whether you like it or not. You're still in a men dominated sport, hobby, whatever you wanna call it. And even in todays society you're still just a "chick" to a lot of guys out there! With that being said, it still doesn't give guys the right to disrespect ya!

And that's why I posted the article. You guys have to change this. I, sadly, can not. You have to be willing to stand up to your fellow males and say dude, not ok. You have to be willing to stand up and say enough is enough. Until then, it will stay the same and Clovis' daughter will grow up in the same world that I'm in.

[Native]

And that's why I posted the article. You guys have to change this. I, sadly, can not. You have to be willing to stand up to your fellow males and say dude, not ok. You have to be willing to stand up and say enough is enough. Until then, it will stay the same and Clovis' daughter will grow up in the same world that I'm in.

can we have the details of the incident? I guess I've never encountered such a rude thing before

[bornwildnfree]

can we have the details of the incident? I guess I've never encountered such a rude thing before

Let's see...Meeting of the Minds, two years ago, during the tug of war, the guy holding the microphone elected me to be one teams mascot while my back was turned, put his arm around me and wouldn't let me leave. I finally had to push his arm off me and tried to walk away but he kept chasing me down. No idea who he was and when I protested, I was the rude one and I should just "understand". At work, older gentleman started giving me hugs, first started with the side hug then moved to full body hugs. His hands started to wander. When I complained I was told there was nothing my company could do as I was a consultant and that it would look poorly on me to complain as this guy had been with the company 25 years and was well respected. Every single time I work the ABATE booth at the big swap meet in Febuary down at the stock show complex, there seems to be a sub set of guys who think it's ok to come up and give me a hug, simply because I'm standing there trying to give information about ABATE. Now, I'm a friendly person and I generally get along with most folks, but there is a big difference between me giving a hug to someone I know and getting hugged simply because I'm female and cute. If I protest or try and back away, I'm the one that's seen as rude and then I get snarled at. I stand up for me. I don't have a problem saying something isn't ok but it takes more than one voice to change the world. :-)

[rifleshooter]

Unfortunately... Whether you like it or not. You're still in a men dominated sport, hobby, whatever you wanna call it. And even in todays society you're still just a "chick" to a lot of guys out there! With that being said, it still doesn't give guys the right to disrespect ya!

You guys all know I'm like 5000 years older than you.

The guys in my generation were all expected to act like teen-aged punks, and many did not get over it into middle-age.

I'm married and hopefully NOT too creepy - but when I was younger... being creepy was how you did it. Most of you folks weren't alive or aware back then (I'm talking the '70s and '80s). Times have changed and anachronistic old buzzards haven't.

I hope I'm not one of them.I trust you will let me know if I ever do anything uncool. I can take a hint.

[Clovis]

True that... being a women in the motorcycle world is like being a woman in the video gaming world, or any other male dominated activity/sport/hobby. I can't wait to raise my daughter River into this! =P

[Jmetz]

Is "chick" a bad word now too?

[Sully]

I don't think I have this problem .. maybe I'm oblivious to it or too much of a bitch to care?

[bornwildnfree]

I don't think I have this problem .. maybe I'm oblivious to it or too much of a bitch to care?

Naa, the guys are all in awe of your awesome riding ability. That and you don't hang out with the Hell's Angels much.

[Jmetz]

That and you don't hang out with the Hell's Angels much.

So you hangout with Hells Angels and get offended when they act like Hells Angels?

I think I found the problem.

[The Black Knight]

I have the same thing happen to me all the time. Women will just come up to me and start making sexual remarks about my body...all I want to do is ride. I cant take it, women looking at my butt when I climb off the bike, and all of those advances and rude passes, its terrible! I am not just another piece of meat!

Right? Not a ride goes by I don't have some chick ... excuse me, girl, talking about my 'assets' and pawing me. But what can I do?

Wow!! so I'm not the only one this happens to as well. I just can't handle it when women have that look in their eyes like I'm a piece of meat ready to be devoured. I just want to ride and not be objectified in any manner. All their dirty remarks just hurt my feelings.

So you hangout with Hells Angels and get offended when they act like Hells Angels?

I think I found the problem.

This was going to be my comment. If you're hanging out with Hell's Angels, you've got to be joking if you are offended by their behaviour. They are Hell's Angels for a reason. They enjoy the gang lifestyle and all that comes with it.

My advice is find a better caliber of people to hang out with and I doubt you'll have anymore of these kind of incidences. Hang out with losers and you'll experience a loser's lifestyle. Associate with a higher class of people and you'll experience a better lifestyle.

[bornwildnfree]

When I was lobying for ABATE for motorcycle rights, I had to work with a lot of the patched clubs. Most of the guys were polite and friendly. There's always a few although haven't really seen it hanging with you clowns. I even had to go to their club house. Not as fun as it sounds I promise you.

@Ralph - that explains why you don't ride street anymore...too afraid you'll get felt up. Ah well, what can you do when you're a superstar...

[The Black Knight]

When I was lobying for ABATE for motorcycle rights, I had to work with a lot of the patched clubs. Most of the guys were polite and friendly. There's always a few although haven't really seen it hanging with you clowns. I even had to go to their club house. Not as fun as it sounds I promise you.

@Ralph - that explains why you don't ride street anymore...too afraid you'll get felt up. Ah well, what can you do when you're a superstar...

Lobbying for motorcycle rights or not, that's not a safe environment for a lone woman to be in. Someone should have gone with you, especially if you had to go to their club houses. God knows what goes on at those places.

The cynic in me looks at it this way too. Lobby motorcycle rights in a place that actually matters. Who really cares what biker gangs think or what their rights are? My opinion, they joined a gang. I less concerned about their safety on the highway and more interested in when they'll become just another statistic...

[Aaron]

Is it me?

[The Black Knight]

Is it me?

It is, we just didn't want to tell you. I don't know how to break it to you but, you're creepy..

[#1Townie]

It is, we just didn't want to tell you. I don't know how to break it to you but, you're creepy..

I told ya that guy is trouble.