I was asked to be the Head Road Captain for a very large event. Over 160 bikes were expected and it was my job to organize it and lead the ride. The starting point was a State Park. The Park staff knew we were coming. I arrived way early and […]
I was asked to be the Head Road Captain for a very large event. Over 160 bikes were expected and it was my job to organize it and lead the ride. The starting point was a State Park. The Park staff knew we were coming. I arrived way early and […]
I recently traded my 2011 Soft Tail Deluxe, a small bike, for a 2012 Harley Road Glide, a big touring bike. The seat is low and I can handle this one easily. With metallic red paint and lots of chrome, she looks good. Yesterday, I was buying gas and a […]
The Bucket List, Part 1, the Oregon Trail As we travel through life, we see photos or hear stories of places that we think we might like to see “someday”. Thus comes the list of things we feel compelled to do before we “kick the bucket”, hence, the Bucket List. […]
I am a Harley Davidson Road Captain (RC). Achieving this designation involves a lot of training and demonstrating that you have both riding skills and knowledge of organizing and leading rides. RCs are responsible for coming up with ride destinations and ideas for activities that appeal to motorcycle riders. In […]
I didn’t just find the shirt, I’m a real motorcycle rider. Preparation is a big part of travel, whether you’re in a car or on a bike. Here are a few things that you should consider making part of your plans. Very small “jumper packs” have taken the place of […]
If you want to make friends with other women riding motorcycles when out on the road or even at public events, seek out the Facebook page of Open Road Girls <https://www.facebook.com/groups/OpenRoadGirls> This is a great website for women only. You can purchase some of the best women’s motorcycle fashion clothing […]
Saturday was a great adventure with one of my favorite riding partners, Susan Hageman. We both ride a lot and we have bonded as a riding team. She lives in Topeka, so we don’t get to ride together much, but we did in up right on this day. We met […]
Everyone says, “ride your ride”. What they may really mean is that you should do what they have done. They may also mean that it’s OK for you to not push new conditions that make you uncomfortable. Every motorcycle has been designed for some purpose. You need to find the […]
Dream and Believe It all starts with a dream. If you want to become a free riding, skilled and confident Biker Chick, you first have to dream that you can. More specifically, you must dream that you have. See yourself through your own eyes on the open road on that […]
I drove a car on a trip. Yes, really, I drove a car. First time this year that I’ve traveled by car. I’ve logged 23,000 miles on motorcycles in the last 12 months through Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, South […]