RiderFriendly.com is BY Riders FOR Riders

Many years ago, I was turned away from a motel near Rocky Mountain House Alberta, because I was on a motorcycle.

Then and there I determined I never wanted another rider to ever feel the way I had that day, especially a visitor to my country, or any country for that matter.  The Rider Friendly Business Association® and it's digital directory is the result of that day. Meant to help you find a great rider owned/friendly businesses or specific business like motorcycle repair shops to serve your needs when at home or on the road. 

If we riders support each other, we all benefit!

So, here's a quick run down on the program for the rider.  

Social

• RiderFriendly.com gives the rider access to an easy-to-use, full-feature social media component that lets you connect with other riders. Get creative with your profile page, create events, groups etc... You control your own privacy settings. Chat support available. Let your non-motorcycle friends talk about pot roast on Facebook while you join your riding buddies on a social network MADE FOR YOU!  We also have a Facebook Group if you really insist on staying there... It's the Rider Friendly Support Network Group.

Ride Safe

• All Members of RiderFriendly.com receive the services of the Never Ride Alone Program provided by Intercon Messaging. Members can call the toll-free number and provide the operator with the membership # on the bottom of your digital card (always available on your profile page).

Find Products and Services 

•  Develop a meaningful relationship :-) with the Rider Friendly Business owners. The Rider Friendly Business Association® business members recognize the value the motorcycle community brings and wants to make sure the unique needs of the motorcycle rider are met. RiderFriendly.com does our part by educating the business owners with at our own Rider Friendly University.

Save Money with our RoadTrip Rewards™ program

• Special Events, Specials and Offers/Coupons AUTOMATICALLY display right in your profile page making it handy to check while you chat with your motorcycle buds. Get member savings and discounts offered by our RFBA Members by showing your RoadTrip Rewards™ card on your phone or providing your membership # which is located on the bottom of your digital membership card. Your card automatically displays on your profile page when you are logged into the website. Easy Peasy.  EXAMPLE: Right now Choice Hotels is offering up to 20% off on rooms, worldwide, when you book on their website using our code!

What's Happening

• The latest Busted Knuckle News, Upcoming Canadian Motorcycle Events, News Feeds from the interwebs, all display on your profile pages (as well as any meet up for a ride events created by your friends).  If you are planning on coming up to Canada, we got you covered for the news and event information you need to know!

REFER A Business!  One of the best things you can do is refer your favourite businesses. If you can't find them in our directory, add them and we'll reach out to them and if they become a member, we'll share the love!!!!

Rate & Review a Business: Help your fellow rider, rate and review the businesses you use!  Let's help each other build the best directory and the best social community for riders on the planet!

"Ah.. ok so how much is this going to cost me?"
 IT'S FREE!  Plus if you refer a business you could make some dough!

We know you need to spend your money on stuff for your bike. ;-P 

On your next motorcycle trip be sure to "pack" RiderFriendly.com
"The Smarter Way to Ride"

Next time I'll tell you all about becoming a Rider Friendly Business Association member!

Belt Drive Betty,

Renee Charbonneau

Writer & Rider

The Women Riders World Relay - Riders Q & A

As the editor of a newspaper that sponsors a lot of events, there are always stories to print and that's wonderful, but few stories have touched my heart quite the way the Women Riders World Relay has.

Women from around the globe are joining hands to help empower other women and educate the manufacturer as to the size of the female audience and what their needs in gear and motorcycles truly is.

So as their sponsor I decided to do a little Q & A with a few of these ladies...

Name: Roberta Orbach (Photo credit to Roberta for the WRWR Santa Fe Photo above)

What Leg or Ripple Relay were you part of? 

1. Albuquerque-Los Alamos-Santa Fe New Mexico

What dates did you participate in the WRWR? 

1. April 16

What do you ride?

1. 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650

What is one thing you want other women to know about the Relay?

1. It is exhilarating, freeing, and an awareness that you are not alone pervades you body.

What was the single most important thing you took away from participating in the Relay? 

1. New friendships!

What advice would you give riders wanting to participate in the WRWR or a Ripple Ride? 

1. Do it with abandon.

Name: Angela Robinson (Photo Credit Angela Robinson - of herself with the coin)

What Leg or Ripple Relay were you part of? 

A. Kelowna to Nakusp

What dates did you participate? 

A. June 1st

What do you ride?  

A. 2018 Kawasaki VulcanS 650

What is one thing you want other women to know about the Relay?

A. It's fun. Eye opening to the amount of women riders.

There are people from all walks of life and backgrounds.

What was the single most important thing you took away from participating in the Relay? 

A. That I can do it. I have had my license for 11yearsish. 

The most I've ridden in a day was about 200km. 

(Mostly because I didn't trust the bikes I had to go much further.) 

I ride pretty much every day but on June 1st I road over 550km.

What advice would you give riders wanting to participate in the WRWR or a Ripple Ride? 

Just  get out and DO IT! See what happens.

It's wonderful to see so many ladies riding these days, I am grateful to play a role in this movement!

Follow the ladies on the WRWR or the Ripple Relays by visiting:  womenridersworldrelay.com 

You can find them on Facebook too!!!

Belt Drive Betty

Editor & Rider