Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services provider, and KTM North America, Inc., a leading motorcycle manufacturer, have joined forces to sponsor the Babes in the Dirt 2025 Off-Road Adventure Series, the largest women’s off-road motorcycling network and event series in the United States.
Founded in 2014, Babes in the Dirt was created with the goal of redefining the image of a motorcyclist to be inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. Now in its 11th year, the organization has played a pivotal role in expanding women’s participation in the powersports industry, currently the fastest-growing segment in the sector.
“Synchrony supports Babes in the Dirt’s mission to open powersports to women all over the world,” said Susan Medrano, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Outdoors, Synchrony. “Now, as a sponsor of this year’s Off-Road Adventure Series, we are excited to not only drive awareness but to help women hit the trails by offering financing, which plays a critical role in rider participation.”
As the official financing partner, Synchrony will provide financing options for motorcycle sales, parts, garments, and accessories sold through Babes in the Dirt. The financial support is timely: in 2024, 23% of attendees did not yet own a bike but planned to purchase one within the year, with financing playing a key role in enabling those purchases.
“Babes in the Dirt was created more than a decade ago with the mission of transforming the landscape of the powersports industry by opening the door for anyone and everyone to enjoy these off-road adventures,” said Ashmore Ellis, Co-Founder and Owner of Babes in the Dirt. “Now with the help of Synchrony and KTM, we are making it even easier for aspiring women riders of all ages to access the bikes, services, and accessories they need to experience the thrill of off-roading.”
KTM North America, a subsidiary of KTM AG and Europe’s leading performance motorcycle brand, will use the 2025 series to showcase its latest motorcycles and offer on-site test rides to participants.
“Growing the sport of motorcycling is not only a passion of ours here at KTM, it’s a mission that we are excited to share with all Off-Road Adventure Series participants,” said Christy Hall, Vice President, Marketing, KTM North America. “For the upcoming season, we will be working closely with Babes in the Dirt in an effort to help more women experience the excitement and adventure that comes with being on two wheels.”
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country’s most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on.
About KTM
Powered by a distinct READY TO RACE mentality, KTM is Europe’s leading high-performance street and offroad sport motorcycle manufacturer based in Mattighofen, Austria. Over the years KTM has built a reputation as a fierce competitor on racetracks around the world. Remarkable success on the world stage is reflected in every product it creates and every move it makes. The passion KTM has for building high-performance motorcycles extends to enhancing the overall experience for the rider. KTM has developed a range of exciting branded products, services, events, accessories, garments and protection items which complete the KTM riding experience. Success on the world stage with KTM’s factory racing teams is the ultimate proof of KTM’s READY TO RACE attitude. Incorporating race-proven technology into KTM’s products allows KTM riders to experience the thrilling performance that defines the KTM brand, for themselves.
About Babes in the Dirt
Babes in the Dirt was intentionally designed 11 years ago to transform the landscape of the powersports industry and redefine the image of the stereotypical motorcyclist to look and be simply “anyone” and welcome “everyone”. To accomplish this, we built a foundation that amplifies unforgettable experiences designed for women to feel supported and comfortable in the spirit of adventure to diversify motorcyclists overall. We are forever evolving & creating ways to bring new riders into the sport through on site events and more. Our goal is to show women that this is just the beginning of their story which can be shared with friends, family, and continues with them throughout their entire lives with off-road riding. From our new riding events to our most challenging adventure series that span worldwide and everything in between, there is space to learn, grow, and challenge yourself each step of the way with Babes in the Dirt.
