Motorcyclin' Mom

I asked my mom to write down for me her views on motorcycling... Stories or experiences or what it means to her... Just her perspective. It's definitely a family thing with us so I wanted to involve her in this project too. This is the first of what I hope is many experiences she had to share.


Hey son,

 I was wondering where you wanted me to write on the blog?   The things that comes to mind with me is a sense of freedom riding on the back of the HD!   I can do a lot of thinking while riding with few interruptions, or I can just sit and relax and not think at all.  I love the feeling I get which makes it really addictive for me.  Freedom from cares or needed time for thinking and letting go of cares.  It is my choice.  I love the fact that you share in our passion for riding and we can spend that special time with you.   I would love it if Drew would also get the bug and decide to ride someday too.  It is fun being with other people who also enjoy riding and exploring the countryside on a motorcycle.  There is nothing like having the wind in your hair and seeing all the beauty of the outdoors, without looking through a car window.   All the smells and sights are enhanced when riding on a bike.  It is a feeling hard to explain, but I think lots of riders would know what I mean!

That is the other thing that is cool, is the other people who ride.  Most riders are relaxed and fun and looking for fun.  There is the old stereotype of hell raisers and gun slingers and greasy motorcyclist, but if anyone takes the time to look around them, they will see that is not what motorcycling is about anymore.  Those people are still there, but are in the minority and you can usually tell the difference in the bikes they ride!  It is also fun looking at the incredible number of bikes out there and the individuality of each one.

 So to others I would say to get out there and ride sometime but beware of the bug!  It will get you and there's no turning back!  Hahahaha!

 There it is. No stories about particular rides, just how I feel about our bike!

I love you,
Mom