Archive for June, 2010

I started working out in a gym on the West side of Chicago with Mario Nieves and his girlfriend, Dania Tome. Mario was the President of the Latin American Motocycle Association a/k/a LAMA’s. They were a great bunch of men and one woman DANIA. I started to do day trips with them on the weekends around the Chicagoland and Wisconsin area and would end up at the Club on Western Avenue. I truly fell in love with riding and could not get enough. Read the rest of this entry »

Mother’s Day, 1992

It had been 5 long, cold months and, finally, Chicago got a beautiful, crisp, and sunny day. I called my mom and told her that I could not pass up this sunny day and I was taking my bike out for the first time. I also said: “unless you want to ride bitch, I won’t be seeing you today”.

I threw on all my leathers, gloves, helmet and scarf (cause it was freezin out), and went to the garage down the block to pick up my “baby” to take her out for her first ride. Read the rest of this entry »

Since 1992, riding my motorcycle cross county has empowered and inspired me to share the experience with other motorcycle enthusiasts. I have had three motorcycles and currently ride a 2004 Road King with over 70,000 miles. Today my dream has come true! With the launch of my new company, “Adventures and Curves”, I will share my experience of riding cross country with other women who are just beginning their journey and passion to ride the open road, traveling to great destinations. Read the rest of this entry »