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Group in Kenya Aims to Get More Women on Motorbikes
A new organization in Kenya wants more women to ride motorcycles on the streets of the capital, Nairobi.
The club is called Piki Dada, which means "motorbike sisters" in Swahili. The group started in June and now has 40 members.
Patience Mehta is a farmer and administrator in Nairobi. She started the club to give women a way to share their experiences on motorbikes.
"We like to motivate each other," she said. "We come together. We talk together. We live together. We ride together."
Interest in motorbikes is increasing in Kenya. The desire for a more efficient means of transportation has pushed that growth.
"Bikes are special in every way," Metha said. "The fact that they don't stop in traffic. The fact that they give you that rush, the adrenaline rush — it just makes you feel, ‘Wow!'"
Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics said that the number of registered motorbikes went from 16,300 in 2007 to 191,000 in 2017.
The growing interest in bikes among women has led to changes in the marketplace, too.
Bike dealers have begun selling riding gear especially made for women, Mehta said. They have also begun importing motorbikes that are sized for women.
Mehta wants to change the way people think in the East African nation.
"People (are) thinking it's just a man's sport," Mehta said of motorbiking.
"...We believe that everyone who sees us, everyone who speaks to us, everyone who knows us also will get encouraged," she added.
The club teaches defensive riding methods to its members. Car drivers can present safety risks to riders.
Dmenaris Mainis is an internet technology security analyst. She has ridden motorbikes for three years and has learned defensive skills to try to avoid accidents.
She said, "We find that in some areas where bikes are not very common, they're not very cautious about us...You find someone who's just coming into your lane."
Piki Dada is not the only women's motorbike group. Throttle Queens, the Inked Sisterhood and Heels of Steel support female motorbikers through talks and training. Club members work to educate the public and mentor girls and women. They also go into schools to offer social support and plan weekend rides outside of the city.
Some of the club members see riding a motorbike as a get-away.
"It's a way to set yourself free," Mainis said. "Every time I ride, I feel like I am able to put everything aside and just concentrate on the road and to have a good time. It's just very special to me."
Piki Dada is open to all women. They must have a registered bike, Mehta said. She added that enthusiasm also is required.
"If you don't have that energy, then you will not be able to keep up," she added.
重点解析
1.keep up 跟上
She did not bother to keep up with the news.
她不愿花时间去了解最新消息。
2.be open to 对...开放
The scheme is also open to non-members
该方案也对非正式成员开放。
3.get encouraged 得到鼓励
I find that I get encouraged to save--and to adopt good financial habits in general--by reading about others'tips and success.
我是通过阅读别人分享的小技巧和成功经验才学会了存钱和理财。
4.put aside 撇开
We admitted that the attraction was there, but decided that we would put the feelings aside.
我们承认诱惑摆在那儿，但是决心不让感情左右我们。
5."Bikes are special in every way," Metha said.
in every way 在各方面
We are equal in every way.
我们在各个方面都是平等的。
He agreed, but only after I had pleaded with him in every way I could.
我好说歹说，他总算答应了。
6."Every time I ride, I feel like I am able to put everything aside and just concentrate on the road and to have a good time.
have a good time 玩的高兴
We can just hang out and have a good time.
我们可以只是闲逛一下，开开心。
Compared to people living only a few generations ago, we have greater opportunities to have a good time
比起上几辈人，我们有更多机会享受生活。
参考译文
肯尼亚鼓励更多女性骑摩托车
肯尼亚的一个新组织希望更多妇女能在首都内罗毕的街道上骑摩托车。
这个俱乐部名叫Piki Dada，意思是斯瓦希里语中的“摩托车姐妹”。该组织成立于6月，目前已有40名成员。
佩兴斯·梅塔（Patience Mehta）是内罗毕的一名农民和行政人员。她创办这个俱乐部是为了让女性有机会分享骑摩托车的经历。
“我们喜欢互相激励，”她说。“我们约在一起。一起讨论。一起生活。一起骑车。”
在肯尼亚，人们对摩托车的兴趣与日俱增。对更高效交通工具的渴望推动了这一增长。
梅塔说，“摩托车在各个方面都十分特别”。“其实他们不会在路上停下来。事实上，他们让你感到兴奋，肾上腺素激增，让你感到‘哇哦！’”
肯尼亚国家统计局表示，登记的摩托车数量从2007年的1.63万辆增加到2017年的19.1万辆。
女性对摩托车兴趣的增长也导致了市场的变化。
梅塔说，摩托车经销商已经开始销售专为女性设计的骑行装备。他们还开始进口专为女性设计的摩托车。
梅塔希望改变这个东非国家人们的思维方式。
梅塔说:“人们认为这只是男性运动。”
“..我们相信，每一个看到我们的人，每一个跟我们交谈的人，每一个认识我们的人都会受到鼓励。”
该俱乐部向会员传授防守型骑行技术。汽车司机会给骑行者带来安全隐患。
Dmenaris Mainis是一名互联网技术安全分析师。她骑摩托车已经3年了，学会了如何避免事故的发生。
她说：“我们发现，在一些摩托车不太常见的地方，他们对我们没有谨慎避让……你会发现有人并入了你的车道。”
Piki Dada并不是唯一的女性摩托车团体。Throttle Queens，the Inked Sisterhood和Heels of Steel通过谈话和培训支持女性摩托车骑手。俱乐部成员努力教育大众并辅导女童和妇女。他们还到学校提供社会支持，并计划周末于城外骑行。
一些俱乐部成员把骑摩托车视为一种逃离。
Mainis说，“这是一种让你获得自由的方式”。“每次骑车时，我觉得可以把一切都抛诸脑后，只专注于路上，享受美好时光。这对我来说很特别。”
Piki Dada对所有女性开放。梅塔说，他们必须有一辆登记的摩托车。她补充说，热情也是必不可少的。
她补充说：“如果你没有足够的精力，你无法跟上进度。”
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