Resolve to Make Your Motorcycling Dreams Come True in 2011

[Voni]

I was at the seminar in Redmond and the energy was palpable! It was so inspring to see all of those powerful women! Does anyone have the name of the woman who had riden through Asia and Australia? She was at Redmond and was riding across the US to go home to the UK! She was missing her sweetie. Wow! Now that was a case of fortitude and I bet she's got stories too!!!!
I think I said that I'd put on more miles and indeed I did! Almost 14,000 since I got the bike in November 2009. Now it's up on the lift and Bike Boy is making it road worthy for another few thousand. I am one lucky woman!

You are!

I can't remember her name, but was very impressed with her enthusiasm.

Good for you Malaszka! Goals are for breaking!

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

You'll love it and I know you can do it. I'm looking out the window at the snow right now. What to meet for coffee? We can whine about the winter non-riding season and talk about solo riding. I was really nervous about taking that step and now I'd never go back. Voni's mechanic saved me the first time a tried it with no clue how to look after the bike. Thanks, Paul.

Holly

Who could resist helping a gorgeous blond adventurous!

He says "Your'e welcome!"

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

YES! First solo ride. Wow. I got all sorts of advice and warnings, mainly form non-riders. And then I did it and found it wonderful and liberating. The warnings were good to keep in mind, but mainly in the back somewhere where they didnÔÇÖt interfere with the thrill of doing it. What people didnÔÇÖt warn me about, though, was that I would be seriously hooked from then on.



An Alaskan trip may encourage a year off. I rode to Alaska in ÔÇÖ08. In '09 I rode only about 1200 miles. (Last year was another down year, but for other reasons. )

However, this year I will ride in each of the 48 contiguous states. If I still have energy, IÔÇÖll hit the Canadian Rockies, too. Oops. Make that: And when things get warm (late August) I will ride to Jasper.

Thanks for the article, Voni.

- Kate

They just didn't comprehend that you could get hooked. What an uplifting hook it is!

Great Goals. Hope you'll share your pictures and adventures here. We'd love to hear them. Jasper in warmth! Makes me sMile ; )

Welcome, Kate!

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

1. I will master the U-turn box on my 1200 GS.

2. I will improve my off road skills significantly by not worrying about what I may scratch, dent, or break.

Say it and you will make it so! Especially when you know we're counting on you, Newstar!

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

You might have sat at our table...

GREAT memoires, Rinty! I might have!

Thanks for sharing the visual!

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

I hope this is appropriate for this thread, and I think is IS.

Alisa Clickenger and I, Karen Thomson of AVID MotoTours http://avidmototours.com/womens_empowerment.aspx are putting on a women's learning tour; the Women's Empowerment Motorcycle Tour June 24-July 2, 2011. It is set up somewhat like a rolling classroom and our aim is to teach women who already ride how to tour on their own.

Alisa and I have gotten so much out of our motorcycling we want to give back to our chosen sport and bring more women into the fold. We want to empower them not just for motorcycling, but build their inner self to apply to their total lives.

We are signing up tour members now. If you're interested or know someone who might be please check out my website and contact Alisa or me.

Alisa also has her own website that includes all her adventures in Central and South America on her DR650 at MotoAdventureGal.com http://motoadventuregal.com .

Definitely is appropriate here. You've both set a big challenge for yourselves and you're living it. And we can all only be encouraging of you.

The power we have when we share is unstoppable.

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

Been traveling alone for a few years, love the freedom. Last summer had my first flat, not much drama....a tow, new tires, and on my way the next morning.

For me this is the year I start Rallying, starting with the Cal 24. Did an 8-hour mini-rally last spring and honestly, never I'd I ever had more fun on the moto. Really looking forward to this year.

Amazing how TROUBLE often is so less worrisome than we imagine.

We'll be rooting for you in the Cal 24. LOTS of fun and challenge. Go, Beemergirl, go!

Voni
sMiling

[womanridge]

I sure like this room of ours! Feels good.

[cags005]

Big trip for summer 2011 will be a 40 day adventure from BC, Yukon, NWT and Alaska of course. 2 chicks, 2 bikes, one Mutha Hubba tent and freedom! Leave July 4!

[Voni]

Big trip for summer 2011 will be a 40 day adventure from BC, Yukon, NWT and Alaska of course. 2 chicks, 2 bikes, one Mutha Hubba tent and freedom! Leave July 4!

And, of course, you'll take us all along.

Love your trip report!

Voni
sMiling

[mototraveler]

Big trip for summer 2011 will be a 40 day adventure from BC, Yukon, NWT and Alaska of course. 2 chicks, 2 bikes, one Mutha Hubba tent and freedom! Leave July 4!

That sounds GREAT!

Where's Maple Ridge? I live in Washington and have relatives in BC.

Karen

[cags005]

Maple Ridge is about 45 to 60 minutes east of Vancouver....

[mototraveler]

Maple Ridge is about 45 to 60 minutes east of Vancouver....

OH, My relatives are in Sydney, Chillawack, 100-Mile-House, and Penticton.

[clowry]

Hey! I have relatives and friends in Chilliwack, too! And Merritt and Whistler...


Holly - I'd love to meet you for a coffee sometime! I'm pretty much available Monday-Thursday, so whenever works for you.

Cheryl

[cags005]

Hey! I have relatives and friends in Chilliwack, too! And Merritt and Whistler...


Holly - I'd love to meet you for a coffee sometime! I'm pretty much available Monday-Thursday, so whenever works for you.

Cheryl

who are you speaking too? Either way you are in Ontario!