My last trackday left me feeling like I am really back in the saddle again after last season’s slow and steady theme. I felt good, the bike felt good, and I had Fun. All. Day. BUT, or AND, however you want to think of it, my old demons were also back. Everyone has a stumbling… Read More Overslowing for corners
ThrottleDad, ThrottleGirl and I had a most excellent Sunday at Sonoma Raceway this past weekend. It was the season opener at Sonoma Raceway for Z2 Track Days, one of the trackday providers operating in our area, and it was my turn to ride – yahoo! Sonoma Raceway is hands down my favorite track of the… Read More Season Opener at Sonoma with Z2 Track Days
It was another glorious weekend here in the bay area, and it was my turn to go riding (ThrottleDad and I alternate weekends). I suited up, lubed my chain, and headed out to meet some friends for twisty fun. We rode some great roads, did some good gossiping, and caught up with old friends. AND…… Read More The best gloves. Period.
It appears that winter is over here in central California. After two months of decent rainfall, we’ve got a high pressure system sitting on top of us that is resulting in day after day of sunny, 70 degree weather. ThrottleDaddy already did a trackday at Sonoma Raceway with Keigwin’s @ The Track, and they had… Read More Coming out of hibernation
When I got pregnant with my little girl, I knew it was going to mean big changes in my life. I knew I would be riding less, and hoped that I would be okay with that. ThrottleDaddy, having quit riding to raise a child once already, said that it hurts at first, but you eventually… Read More Nine months and counting
Cover image: ThrottleMama in Lone Pine, CA, Mount Whitney in the background. Photo credit: ThrottleDaddy (map) When you think about motorcycling, freedom come to mind. Images from Easy Rider, miles of open road filled with adventure. But for many motorcyclists, particularly those in the sportbike community, riding is confined to 50 mile day trips, riding back and… Read More Moto, the only way to travel
A year ago there was very little in my life to prevent me from spending my weekends riding. My immediate family lives far away, so no family events to attend. My largest circle of friends, including ThrottleDaddy, are the people I ride with, so we spend all our social time riding (and eating) together. I… Read More When mama wants to go for a ride, but other things are more important
Oh CycleGear, your catalogue drives me crazy every month, and not always with amazing deals on great moto gear. Sometimes, I am struck with the subtle derogatory, dismissive attitude towards female motorcyclists. It appears that your target market is entry-level riders. Your house brands are inexpensive and low quality, but a riding boot that will… Read More Oh CycleGear…
“Do you think she’ll be ok on the drive?” “Do you think she’ll sleep all right in a new place?” How will she handle the noise? The chaos with lots of people, dogs, bikes all over the place? The heat? How will she nap? What about things we haven’t even thought of to worry about??… Read More ThrottleGirl’s first moto track day weekend
I love motorcycle track days. I am a pretty conservative street rider, but I enjoy speed, lean angle, and acceleration as much as the next trackday junkie. I even love the hot weather that often accompanies summer track days at our regular track, Thunderhill Raceway. Temps hitting 100 F and above are not uncommon. Hot… Read More Back to the track
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