“If it werent for bad luck wed have no luck at all.” These lyrics from the Hee-Haw jingle, “Gloom, Despair, and Agony” is what came to mind at midnight one Saturday while stranded on the side of Highway 84 with my husband, Doug. It was very dark and I could hear myself laughing despite the circumstances. Who wouldve thought wed be stranded twice in a week!
Motorcycle Adventures: Stranded Twice in One Week
WRN reader Marilyn DeMartini, a self-described “Harley Biker Chick,” rode the bike, wore the clothes, belonged to HOG (Harley-Davidson Owner’s Group) and bought into the brand. She loved black leather, the rumble of pipes, and the chortle of a carbureted engine. She wanted more of the same—in a big bagger.
From Harley Chick to Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Rider
After passing the MSF Basic RiderCourse, this new rider decided that the Can-Am Spyder makes the most sense for her first bike.
Learning to Ride a 2-Wheeled Motorcycle, then Choosing 3 Wheels
Spending four years riding her first motorcycle, a Yamaha V Star 250, before trading up to a Harley Sportster 883 was the right way to go for this new rider.
Making the Dream of Riding Come True in Your 40s
After a lifetime of hiding her true self, this WRN reader finally found her freedom on an Indian Motorcycle.
How Freedom and Riding Motorcycles Saved My Soul
A family who rides together stays together. This WRN reader grew up with motorcycle-riding parents and shares about one of her special riding weekend trips with her mother.
A Motorcycle Ride to the Spa with Mom
Elizabeth was given her first motorcycle ride at age 55 on the back of a Harley-Davidson Sportster. Five years later, she learned how to ride. Now its her way of life.
From Car Racing to Motorcycle Riding
This woman rider finds the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer to be her perfect motorcycle.
Riding Italian in Harley Town—This Milwaukee Rider is Ducati Proud
Starting out with one of Hondas very first sportbikes, this woman began riding when it was almost unheard of to find a woman motorcycle rider. Fast forward 42 years, and shes still riding a Honda sportbike!
A Lifetime of Riding Motorcycles—Starting With a Honda CB400F Super Sport
Massachusetts WRN reader Aimee shares her story of living life with no regrets.
Dreaming About the Long Motorcycle Ride