Membership information
If you enjoy riding your motorbike or scooter and are looking for a group of fun dykes to ride with, then Sydney’s Dykes On Bikes Inc. is for you.
If you are interested in bikes, riding with us in the annual Mardi Gras parade or just want to expand your social network, we’d love you to come along to one of our many rides or events.
Our members range from 18 to 80 years old, and we welcome any sized bike, from a sporty scooter to a massive trike; P or L plate; even if you don’t have a bike yet, we’d love to meet you. We go on group rides monthly ranging from short rides to the beach, longer rides to the mountains and regional rides, to events we love to participate in, such as the Rainbow on the Plains in Hay NSW, and Tropical Fruits, for New Year’s Eve in Lismore. There are rides to choose from for every comfort and experience level.
Dykes On Bikes Inc. membership gives you more than fun rides to go on. You will also have many laughs and good times with a great group of people. Your membership will give you access to many membership discounts, exclusive weekends away and camping trips, and you’re bound to make some great friendships along the way.
TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Membership Types
FULL Member
Full Members get all the glory! You need to have your motorcycle license or learner’s permit and identify as female* and as a dyke. Full Members are entitled to ride on any of our rides and get voting rights at our AGM and General Meetings. You need to be a Full Member to ride in Mardi Gras. (Full membership cost $75.00 for a calendar year)
Attention NEW & Lapsed FULL Members
If you’ve never been a member of Sydney’s Dykes on Bikes Inc. before OR you haven’t been a paid member for the last 2 years, you’ll need to contact our Membership officer first who will guide you through the current process (both new and lapsed Full Members need to be nominated by two current Full Members that have been a full member for 2 consecutive years or more)
Associate Member
This membership is available to anyone who doesn’t have a licence or just wants to be someone’s pillion (female* pillions only allowed in the parade). If you don’t identify as female or a dyke, then Associate Membership is for you. All members are welcome to come to our group rides. (Associate membership cost $55.00 for a calendar year)
Mardi Gras ONLY / Non-Sydney Member
This membership applies if you ONLY wish to ride in Mardi Gras OR you do not reside within 150km of Sydney. You must hold a current riders license from any Australian state or territory, or hold an international riding permit, identify as female* and as a dyke. Mardi Gras ONLY Non-Sydney Members can ride with us in Mardi Gras but have no voting rights. (Mardi Gras ONLY / Non Sydney membership cost $75.00 for a calendar year)
For all membership applications and renewals please refer to the link above OR if you need further further information, please email our membership officer on [email protected]
*Our Inclusion Statement
Sydney’s Dykes On Bikes Inc. is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Inclusion Policy July 2020
Our Constitution
In 2024, Sydney’s Dykes on Bikes Inc. refined some details in the Constitution.