From Burlesque to Bikes: Tamale Sepp on Dykes on Bikes, Pride, and Queer Power

Podcast: Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show · Hosted by Fausto Fernós & Marc Felion

Opublikowano: 2025-06-29

A beloved Pride tradition around the world is the roar of Dykes on Bikes: a fierce motorcade of motorcycle mamas who kick off the parade with a chrome-plated spectacle of queer power, and noise. They first rolled onto the scene at San Francisco Pride in the mid-’70s and quickly became a staple all over the world. Inspired by those heavy-metal heroines, Chicago’s own Bikes and Mics emerged—a no-rules posse of queer performers, riders, and creatives. This year, the group celebrates their 10th anniversary with a high-octane Mad Max–themed ride, complete with leather, dust, and rumors of...