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CABDR Day 4
CABDR Day 4 Tuesday April 23...
A Motorcycle Icon: Elspeth Beard at Flock to the Rock 2018
BY ELISA WIRKALA On a fortuitous night at a Seattle motorcycle event in 2012, my perception of riding took a sudden, life-altering shift....
Short Legs and a Big Ugly Bike: A Woman’s Kawasaki KLR650 Review
BY ELISA WIRKALA The first Kawasaki KLR650 to be brought to my attention belonged to a college boyfriend in 2006. I had no idea what...
The Truth About Africa: Adventures of a young woman’s first forays into the world of riding
BY KILEY SHIELDS At the beginning of this year I didn’t know how to ride a motorcycle. Now, I’m back home after embarking on an...
Motorcycle Accidents: A near death experience, and lessons learned
BY ELISA WIRKALA On a cold winter’s night in 2011, Shalmarie Wilson zipped up her jacket over the layers keeping her warm. She was tired...
Life After Debt: Round the world moto trips and Travel Bug Blues
BY MARY CREIGHTON The first bit of light starts to dry the dew off of the tent. It’s 7am and it’s already warm. The fuzzy...