Thinking About Coming to Babes in Borrego Alone? Read This First.

Let’s just say it out loud:

Coming to Babes Ride Out: Babes in Borrego alone can feel intimidating.

You scroll the photos. You see groups of women laughing, riding, high-fiving like they’ve known each other forever. And somewhere in your head, a voice starts:

“They probably all came together.”
“I’ll be the only one by myself.”
“What if I don’t fit in?”

We hear this all the time.

And here’s the truth:

Most of the women you’re seeing? They showed up alone too.

You’re Not the Only One Nervous

There’s this assumption that everyone else has it figured out.
That everyone else is more experienced, more confident, more connected.

They’re not.

They’re just the ones who decided to come anyway.

At every Babes Ride Out event, there are hundreds of women having the exact same thoughts you are—right up until the moment they arrive.

And then something shifts.

What Actually Happens When You Show Up Alone

You check in. Maybe you feel a little awkward at first. Totally normal.

But then:

Someone asks where you’re from.
Someone invites you to join their ride.
Someone says, “Hey, we’re heading to the pool / grabbing tacos / checking out the booths—come with us.”

And suddenly… you’re not alone anymore.

Because this space was built for connection.

“But I’m a Newer Rider… What Would I Even Do All Weekend?”

This is the part most people don’t realize:

You don’t have to show up with a plan—or a crew—to fully be part of Babes in Borrego.

The weekend is designed so you can drop in anywhere and find your people.

Here’s what that actually looks like:

FRIDAY: Ease In, Explore, Meet People

Friday is your soft landing.

Arrive, get settled, and take your time exploring:

  • Motorcycle demos (12–5PM): Try different bikes in a low-pressure environment—perfect if you’re still figuring out what you like.
  • REVER Routes + route map booth (12–6PM): Get familiar with ride options and start chatting with others about where they’re headed.
  • Visit RevZilla Gear Shop: Easy conversation starters everywhere with this amazing crew of gals there to talk about your journey and riding needs (and get you fitted if you are in need of new gear, comms, mounts, luggage etc!)
  • Helmet painting, tattoos, photo gallery: Sit down, create something, and naturally connect with people next to you.
  • Pool + happy hour (4PM): One of the easiest places to meet people casually.
  • Karaoke (6:30–10PM): Come as you are—watch, sing, laugh. No experience required.

👉 If you’re nervous, Friday is where that melts away.

SATURDAY: Ride Your Way + Plug Into Community

Saturday is where you choose your own adventure—and there is no wrong way to do it.

For newer riders, this can look like:

  • Group rides using REVER routes: Link up with others riding at your pace at the Rever booth
  • Tire seminar at Dunlop (9AM): One of the most valuable confidence-builders—understanding your bike makes everything less intimidating.
  • Motorcycle demos (again!): Keep learning, keep trying.
  • Wings & Wheels meetup (10:30AM–1PM): A built-in way to meet other women across communities.

And in between?

  • Grab food, sit at shared tables, and talk to people
  • Hang at the pool
  • Walk through booths and strike up conversations
  • Book a massage 

Then the night:

  • Happy hour + pool games (5PM)
  • Dance party + themed homecoming (6:30–10PM)
  • Photo booth + community moments all night

👉 You don’t need to “keep up.” You just need to participate.

SUNDAY: Slow Goodbye, Strong Connections

  • Grab breakfast
  • Exchange numbers
  • Exchange social handles
  • Talk about “next year” (because you will)

No One Is Watching You (They’re Rooting for You)

One of the biggest fears we hear is:

“What if I slow people down?”

Let’s flip that.

What if:

  • No one cares how fast you go
  • No one expects you to be perfect
  • Everyone remembers what it felt like to be newer

Because that’s the reality.

At Babes Ride Out, progress is celebrated more than performance.

Showed up? That’s a win.
Tried something new? Huge win.
Introduced yourself to someone? That counts too.

You Don’t Need a Crew to Belong Here

This isn’t an event where you need to arrive with a group to feel included.

This is where groups are formed.

Ride buddies. Poolside friends. The people you’ll text months later asking,
“Are you going back next year?”

That starts with one decision: showing up.

The Real Risk Isn’t Coming Alone

The real risk?

Talking yourself out of it.

Waiting another year.
Telling yourself you’ll go “when you’re more ready.”
Letting that voice win that says you don’t belong yet.

Because every person who almost didn’t come… says the same thing after:

“I wish I did this sooner.”

If You’re Waiting for a Sign, This Is It

You don’t need to know anyone.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to be the most experienced rider there.

You just need to be willing to show up.

There’s a place for you here—whether that’s:

  • Trying your first demo bike
  • Sitting by the pool meeting new people
  • Joining a ride at your own pace
  • Or just saying “yes” to one conversation

You won’t be the only one coming alone.

And you definitely won’t leave that way.

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