During the 16th edition of F2R, the 10th anniversary of this space—led by the F2R organization and supported by Laura Tobón, known as Morada Biker—was commemorated. She received a recognition for placing a very important emphasis on women and their role in motorcycling.
With more than 250 attendees, the forum featured contributions from leading women riders at national and international level, such as Leidy Milena Salcedo, a psychologist at the National Road Safety Agency, who stated in her speech that the number of fatalities by sex among motorcycle riders is higher in men, at 69.1%, compared to women at 23.6%, which reflects the care women take when riding a two-wheeled vehicle. Likewise, Meli Rico, a woman rider and enduro racer; Lorena Carmona Vázquez, a woman rider from Viajar es un Cuento; and Rocío Centa, a journalist and creator of Peru’s Mototec Magazine, shared their experiences. They have contributed to empowering their role, demonstrating that women’s mobility is careful and continues to build networks, strengthening women’s participation in mobility and encouraging many more women to get on a motorcycle in a responsible and safe way.
Guillermo Pajón, Director of Feria de las 2 Ruedas, highlighted at the forum the use of motorcycles for enjoyment, the experiences that can be lived on them, and their use as a tool to get to know and connect with people. He also invited attendees to write more stories on a motorcycle and highlighted women as catalysts for road safety, as they are the ones who apply the brake, common sense, and prudence.
