Dykes on Bikes celebrates 50 years: A tale of resilience, pride, and camaraderie
No Seattle Pride parade today would feel complete without the procession of a certain leathered-up armada and its unmistakable roar of engines. The tale of Dykes on Bikes β built out of a necessity for community among Lesbians and the Sapphically aligned that share a love for riding on two wheels β is as spontaneous and multifaceted as the history of Pride itself. Dykes on Bikes first came into being after the 1976 San Francisco Pride Parade. The story goes that a group of 20-25 women decided to ride thei