Thursday, January 31, 2008

Why I Like to Share My Story and Pictures

When I got my MC endorsement, almost 10 years ago now, I didn't think very much about where I'd be going on a motorcycle. I'd been on the back of a bike off and on (figuratively speaking) for 15 years. A ride meant going two towns over for dinner, or maybe an ice cream.For a long trip maybe we'd go around the Lake. A long trip was about a half day.
Shortly after I was licensed, I met a guy who had a picture on his computer screen background. It was a picture of his bike stopped on a road out west - Montana or Wyoming I think. I was completely enthralled by not only the picture but the prospect that someone could undertake such a trip, on a motorcycle. At the time I didn't dream that I could be that person, but I never forgot that image.

I like to share my story and pictures, because I hope that there will be a woman, a motorcyclist or a parent who will be inspired to do something more. And maybe one of my pictures will be an image you'll never forget.

2 comments:

Becky said...

You've already inspired me as well as other gutsy women who travel alone. I had never thought of doing it until I read Linda R. Moore's book, 'A Little Twist of Texas' and a book by Lois Pryce. Now I can see myself traveling alone to far off places. I love the pictures you show.

Bikerchickz

Beaker said...

It is always great to read of adventures from a motorcyclist who shares their passion with both their own family and with others.

Keep it up Gail - really enjoying your stories.