In the male-dominated world of motorcycles, a fresh chapter is rewriting the narrative. The Street Angels, a new women’s motorcycle club in North Bay, Ontario, is making waves by combining rider empowerment with strong community support. Launched as an extension of a Niagara Falls-based group of friends who ride, the club now boasts six dedicated members in its first year in the North Bay area. Asheena Kelly, known as “Switch” for her Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback, serves as the club’s sergeant-at-arms. Her role includes ensuring safe rides, helping coordinate events, and managing social media. Kelly emphasizes the club’s core mission: “We are strong, independent women helping our communities.” The group welcomes women riders of all skill levels and bike types, fostering a supportive, “family-first” environment that prioritizes unity, trust, and sisterhood. To kick off the riding season, the Street Angels are hosting a community car wash this Saturday (June 27) from noon to 4 p.m. at Hometown Garage, 147 Pinewood Park Drive in North Bay’s south end. Proceeds will benefit the local food bank, which sees donations dip during summer months. Attendees can bring cash or non-perishable food items. The event will also feature a barbecue and a merch table with t-shirts and hoodies—perfect for showing support. The club’s roots trace back to a tight-knit group of women in Niagara Falls who wanted to create space for female riders. They expanded into chapters to spread the message of women’s empowerment in a hobby long dominated by men. “The motorcycle world has been heavily dominated by males, which is fine,” Kelly explained. “We’re not trying to take away from any of that space, but we just want to work towards creating a space for us women as well.” Beyond the car wash, Street Angels plan coffee meetups, bike nights, and group rides. They’re eyeing a trip to the Bikers’ Reunion in New Liskeard (July 3-5). Full membership requires owning and riding a motorcycle as a woman, but the club actively encourages supporters—men and women alike—to join volunteer efforts like the upcoming event. This positive, service-oriented approach stands out in motorcycle club culture. While many clubs focus on the open road and brotherhood, the Street Angels highlight sisterhood and giving back. Their events blend riding passion with tangible community impact, proving that motorcycles can be powerful tools for connection and charity. For local riders interested in joining or supporting, the club maintains an active Facebook presence. They also participate in open rides like North Bay Open Road Sundays and Tuesday Bike Nights at Tim Hortons on Pinewood Park Drive. Kelly and her sisters are eager to grow: “Any women who ride motorcycles that would love to join, we’d love to have them. We’re always looking for new members.” In an era where motorcycle sales are climbing—fueled in part by more women hitting the trails and pavement—the Street Angels represent an exciting evolution. They offer camaraderie without compromising the thrill of the ride, all while strengthening the communities they call home. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, their message is clear: there’s room on the road for everyone, and together, women riders are making a difference. The Biggest Release Of Raw Unfiltered Biker Music in a generation