Author: Marg V

Welcome to my blog. As a bit of a background ~ I am a middle aged woman who lives on Vancouver Island, Canada. But first and foremost, I am a motorcycle enthusiast. Here on the coast, even though we are Canadian, there is an opportunity to ride all year round (although some days during the winter are "iffy"). I used to ride a relatively 'small' cruiser as defined in today's market - a Canadian Anniversary Edition 2008 Vstar 650 Silverado which was a bike I truly fell in love with. Although it was a smaller bike, to be honest I'm a smaller woman. I stand 5' 2" in my stocking feet and only have a 27" inseam, which rules out quite a few of the bikes out there. In 2013 I had the opportunity to upgrade to a monster cruiser - a 2009 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic and now, my new steed is a 2016 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft tail. Anyways - as we travel along this road we call life I'll reveal a bit more about myself (at some points it might prove to be too much). Come along with me.

Hello. My name is Margaret and I’m an addict.

motorcycle

A motorcycle addict that is.

It’s 2023. Nearing the end February in 2023 to be exact and the weather sucks. Isn’t that always the way of it? A new year with new riding plans and a new-to-me bike snuggled away safe and sound in the garage on the charger. I’ve only put 14km on her while the original owner put on just over 1700 before deciding that riding was not for her. I am extremely thankful to her decision.

The years Ride Wish List includes another Iron Butt challenge. This one is the Butt Burner – 1500miles (2414km) in 36 hours ~that is if the weather cooperates . More cheese with that wine, madam?

See what I mean? If I was a lesser woman I’d be taking this personally.

Living on an island off the coast of Canada has historically had its advantages. #1-It’s an island. How cool is that. #2– Some areas on the island ride all year ‘round. Apparently not my area. #3 – It’s a coastal rain forest and weather is very temperate. Which means that on a normal year we get lots (buckets and buckets and build an Ark) of rain with very little snow and our winter gear consists of rain gear with rubber boots. This year is proving to be an anomaly.

I guess I should count my blessings really. I mean, it’s Canada. In winter. But normally I’d be getting ready for riding season – not chomping at the bit to get on the ride watching people shovelling snow. Well, maybe a bit. Did I mention a new bike? With insurance on it! With parts waiting at the dealership to be installed? That I have to ride to in order to get them installed?

Anyways – that’s the start of my 2023 riding season. Updates in the coming days because I certainly won’t be riding in this crap. 😡

Travel safe. Ride well my friends.