I’m so excited to be able to introduce y’all to my new cyber friend Laurie (LB) from southwest Virginia! Laurie says she’s a novice on Twitter a.k.a. @LaurieOnTheBike so let’s welcome her with a follow. And she is a blogger!! Check it out, Life on the Bike and Other Fab Things.
Meet my new cyber friend Laurie!
How long have you been riding a motorcycle? 4 ½ years
How did you learn to ride? Officially, I took at MSF Class at a local community college, but I have also been mentored by a couple close friends. Meet “My Guys” over on her blog.
What was your first motorcycle? A 1983 Honda Rebel which I bought immediately after taking the MSF class. I rode my “baby bike” for 3 months / 1500 miles before moving on up to my next bike, a 2008 Sportster, 883 L; I rode my “middle bike” for 3 ½ years / 13,000 before moving on up to my first new bike, built just for me. My 2013 Softail Slim was such an amazing ride! 6500 miles of pure pleasure … until 4 weeks ago, when I was hit in an intersection. I always thought that would be my final bike. I’ll have a new one by spring.
How many have you owned? See above.
Why did you want to ride a motorcycle? I rode behind a boyfriend for a year and when that relationship ended, I knew that I had to continue riding. It is the wind in the face, the adventure, the adrenaline rush, the joy and the sigh.
Tell us about your riding. Commuter, pleasure, vacation, racing, or ? I primarily ride for pleasure and travel. I ride with friends and I ride solo. In fact, each year I take a week long solo trip. I explore new roads, towns, and states, and I take photos along the way. My blog is a space for my riding and my photography. I do commute to work, but not frequently (computer, coffee, lunch bag, purse). I’m working on it though!
What advice do you have for women who ride or want to ride a motorcycle? Take a class and then start with a bike that you feel comfortable with and that will allow you to learn. Buy a used bike, learn to ride, and then ride the heck out of it. Get comfortable and move on up as you gain experience.
What is the longest trip that you’ve taken on your cycle? 1300 miles in this year’s solo ride to Southern Maryland, Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Delaware.
Do you belong to any motorcycle groups? I’m a member of HOG, and am a regular rider with a large group of friends.
What do you do when you’re not riding? I’m a Women’s Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, as well as a Certified Menopause Practitioner; I’m an amateur photographer, have served on my City Council and am very active in civic and volunteer groups.
Helmet or Heels: I'm comfortable in either! 
Hello Laurie!! Always good to hear of other lady riders and ones that blog too.
Glad to hear you are on the mend and a new bike is on it’s way. Never any fun to hear when a fellow rider has gone down.
Thanks so much! I am on the mend and am in fact returning to work tomorrow after a month off after the wreck. Keep your fingers crossed for energy!
Off to check out your blog 🙂
Thanks Pamela! As I mentioned in my email, it sure is fun to be introduced to other women riders! and because of you, I have 4 new twitter followers. Now what do I do? 🙂
I look forward to more of your posts!
Laurie:
good to hear you are healing well . Metal can be replaced, but you can’t. Glad it wasn’t worse for you and now you have a new bike to look forward to. That should make you feel better
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Thank you, Bob! I am back to work (on a reduced schedule) but am feeling the energy return … finally!