Wind in my hair and bugs in my
teeth.
What's the attraction?
The old cliche' about "if you
have to ask you wouldn't understand" holds true. There's just something
about being one with the bike and the road, the exhilaration of speed without
the confines of windows and doors. People who like free falling from airplanes
or flying down a mountain on skis also like motorcycling. As a woman, a
motorcycle means freedom. Freedom from home, kids and
stereotypes. I'm on my own, responsible for no one but myself, guarding
my life with reflexes and skill. It can be a meditation, blocking out the world
of work and responsibilities for a short time.
I ride every chance I get, even if it's just to the local store. I sometimes
ride to work, but commuting takes the fun out of it. The hotheads
"battling" their way to work and the giant DC potholes make for a
challenging ride so early in the morning.
I'm a member of a motorcycle club called Women On
Wheels ©, WOW for short. We
meet on the second Tuesday of the month and ride on the third Sunday of the
month. If you are interested in more information check out
our web page at www.capitolcruisers.org.
A "not to miss" event for me is the annual Mid-Atlantic Womens
Motorcycle Rally, MAWMR, held this year June 19 - 21 in Gettysburg, PA.. It
is a
The phone number for information is 410-468-3388 or write
MAWMR P.O. Box 785 Crownsville, Md. 21032-0785.
I don't have the final number in attendance last year, but over 250 women
pre-registered. As usual, it was a totally awesome weekend.
Click here to see a picture of my ride.
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