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themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:10 -0500

Good for you about learning how to ride back in the day...

I got bored riding on the back of my husband's bike (though not so bad having my arms around his waist!)

I have a blog themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle with pix from my trip so you can see where I am. Thanks so much for your support -- I'm a bit afraid but I'm pushing through my fear!

So exciting!

vomviersen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:16:02 -0500

I envy you... what an exciting adventure you are about to set upon. Have fun and keep the shiny side up! And I hope you'll be photoblogging along the way.

There were not too many female motorcycling instructors when I learned to ride back in 1979, not many that I knew of then, anyway. I was surprised to find out recently that we still have a state-sponsored motorcycle education program in IL, still offering the MSF RiderCourse for a $20 deposit which you can donate or get back upon completion.

vomviersen :: Kathi Wilson
http://rottweilers.brilliant-disguise.net/

Why a Female Motorcycle Instructor is like a Female Gynecologist

themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:01:31 -0500

went for my last motorcycle lesson before we take off for Alaska on Sunday at On the Road Again Motorcycle School. This time, thankfully, I had not one but two female instructors! Finally, finally, they explained to me what counter-steering is in a way I understood. Of course, they would be able to explain it to me – female minds think alike. I said, “I like going to a female motorcycle instructor the same way I like going to a female gynecologist. They understand your equipment!”
Manna and Cat (the former woman owns the motorcycle riding school, the latter was a former nun!) were like my cheerleaders. They reminded me that I could do this.I am marking my transition from a mom with four kids plus two step kids to an empty nester with this huge journey from New York into Alaska. The two women both told me, "You can do this!" Countdown: two days. And then Jonny and I are taking off!