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75th Sturgis. 7th Annual Biker Belles Celebration. Happy 90TH Birthday Gloria.

Published by Cyril Huze August 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.

bb1bb2Tuesday August 4th at the Lodge in Deadwood was another very special day for women who ride. The Biker Belles Celebration started by a lunch and educative seminar on safety by “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” author Vicki Roberts Sanfelipo. Then, there was a tribute to role model Gloria Tramontin Struck who celebrated her 90th birthday and her 74th year riding… Yes, she started in 1941 and never stopped doing long distance trips on the most challenging terrains both in North & South America and in Europe. With a great sense of humor and helped by pictures taken during her trips Gloria did a very entertaining and inspirational presentation of her life on 2 wheels. Her next big plan, a cross country trip when she will hit 100. From all of us in the motorcycle industry, Happy Birthday Gloria!

bb3After being pampered in the Comfort Zone by Team Diva, doing some fashion and riding gear shopping and participation in an auction, the Biker Belles did some riding in the hills, raising awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling. Created by the Buffalo Chip, the event is also an opportunity to raise funds for worthy local charities that are of particular interest to these riding women.

bb4bb5It is worth mentioning that all men and women, riders and non-riders, are welcome to join this gathering of mentorship and sharing. Participants are asked to make a small contribution to join the festivities, 100 percent of which directly benefit two South Dakota charities, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Helping with Horsepower.

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  1. 1 P. Hamilton Aug 5th, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Congratulations Gloria and all riding ladies.

  2. 2 nicker Aug 5th, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Motor Maids are certainly the gold standard for motorcycling women.
    They are the roll models.

    Be interesting to talk to them and find out exactly how many got into motorcycling to enhance their personalities.

    -nicker-

  3. 3 Mis. Behaves Aug 5th, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    Happy Birthday Gloria and congratulations on 74 years of riding…. And cheers to many more.

  4. 4 Iron Horse Aug 5th, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLORIA!

    I hope I’m still riding at 90 years old.

  5. 5 Trike Lady Aug 5th, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    Happy Birthday Gloria and may you have many more.

  6. 6 ROGUE Aug 6th, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Happy Birthday Gloria, it was great to share it with you.

  7. 7 Cris Sommer Simmons Aug 6th, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Happy Birthday to Gloria… one of my favorite people. What a joy to be around and even more fun to ride with! What an inspiration to all of us. Live your life!

  8. 8 Pat Simmons Aug 6th, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Go Gloria! Safe travels and congratulations! Love from all of us!

  9. 9 Pepper Massey Aug 7th, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    Amazing woman!

    Happy Birthday, Gloria!

    You inspire us all!

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