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For many years， women could only be seen on the seat behind the men operating （操作） the two-wheeled motorcycle. Now more and more women are taking the front seat. More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.

Since 1998 the number of female bikers has risen sharply. Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in Washington. The women formed the organization to share their love of motorcycle riding. But later it wanted to be more than just an organization for women to get together and ride motorcycles， so it started to organize events that help national health organizations and womens shelters. It also permits women to share a strong sisterhood， and gives financial prizes to poor students. Like other motorcycle clubs， the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community.

Different from male riders， female riders ride for more than fun. This sport gives women a sense of freedom and control. Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture. More than five years ago producers began making equipment especially for women. Some bikes now have smaller， softer seats and controls that are easier to reach. Modern clothes for riding now look good and still provide protection. In the past， women rode motorcycles that traveled at a moderate （中等的） speed. Now theirs are as powerful as the ones men ride. Safety is very important when riding because the risk of injury is high. So the women wear protective clothing and equipment at all times， especially for the head.

Lady Sport Riders believes women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding. When speaking of male motorcyclists， the members of the club say， “They Made the Game. We Came to Play！”

1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1？

A. The number of female motorcyclists is now larger than male riders.

B. Female motorcyclists are more skilled at riding than male riders.

C. Motorcycle riding used to be considered a male sport.

D. More and more women have an adventurous spirit.

2. In the beginning， Lady Sport Riders was organized to ___ .

A. supply financial help to poor students

B. allow women to take up motorcycling

C. offer help to national health organizations

D. share their great interest in the sport of motorcycling

3. Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage？

A. To introduce a female motorcycle club to readers.

B. To talk about the development of motorcycle riding.