ISBN: 9781741756951 - Published in May 2009 by Allen & Unwin - 288 Pages

Synopsis:

The male-dominated world of bikers' clubs has long been shrouded in secrecy, but the role of women in these bastions of testosterone is even more mysterious. Popular images of scantily-clad females who are little more than slaves don't do justice to the rich history and culture of the many women who have chosen to ride with their men, or ride in their own right.

Ever since the first female motorcycle club formed in the 1930s (the 'Motor Maids') with their quaint white gloves and a flourish of colour on their jackets, women bikers have been turning heads. And yet today they are all but banned from joining the male clubs.

Biker Chicks brings together numerous personal stories and puts them into context with a thoroughly entertaining history. There's a detailed exploration into the forces and motivations that draw particular women to the bike scene, and on a wider scale, an analysis of what attracts both women and men to its Bad Boy' culture.

Biker Chicks is a unique and timely book offering rare and compelling insights into a world that mystifies - sometimes even terrifies - the outsider.

About The Authors:

Edward Winterhalder is one of the world's leading authorities on motorcycle clubs and the Harley-Davidson biker lifestyle; his books are published in multiple languages and sold all over the world. He was a member, and/or an associate, of outlaw motorcycle clubs for almost thirty years. The creator and executive producer of the PHASS MOB, Biker Chicz and Living On The Edge television series, Winterhalder has appeared worldwide on television networks such as Bravo, Prime, CBC, Fox, National Geographic, History Channel, Global and History Television. In addition to his literary endeavors, he is a consultant to the entertainment industry for TV, feature film and DVD projects that focus on the Harley-Davidson biker lifestyle.

Professor Emeritus of Criminology and Social Psychologist, Dr Art Veno has specialised in the study of the biker sub-culture in Australia and New Zealand for more than two decades. He is often called upon to serve as an international commentator for media events relating to bikers and the biker subculture.