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How did you hear
about the SCRC and when did you join?
I was searching for
a club on the internet and almost joined one of
those “women’s” clubs. The members seemed catty
though and a bit condescending, and why ride with
people you wouldn’t even hang out with??!! I joined
the Loudoun Chapter in June 2006 because everyone
seemed down to earth and warm. Hard to
believe...Feels like I’ve known some of you for far
longer.
How long have
you been riding?
A bit over 3
years.
Have you ever
taken a motorcycle safety course?
Yep. Twice. Once
in Petersburg, VA and one in Sterling.
What was your
first bike?
The V-Star is my
one and only so far.
How many bikes
have you owned?
See above.
Why do you
ride?
Because it’s
fun, freeing and therapeutic – I can stop sweatin’
the petty stuff when I’m out on my bike (can’t say
it stops me from pettin’ the sweaty stuff though ;)
; There’s nothing like being able to see nature,
smell it and feel it close-up and personal; I can
breathe easier while riding, and put aside any of my
cares in the world; Mostly I ride, because I can!
Have you ridden
with an organized group before?
The SCRC of course…
Before that, no more than about 6 bikes in a group.
What
modifications have you done to your bike?
Yamaha floorboards
and heel/toe shifter, V-Star 1100 handlebars,
windshield, grips, gutted pipes (with the help of
Breeze), pod-kit on the intake and re-jetting,
Mustang seat (not yet used as of this day!), and
saddlebags.
What accessories
do you want to add to your bike?
None that I can
think of right now. Phew!
What is your
dream bike?
Those Yamaha
Warriors keeps catching my eye and Tank keeps
pulling me kicking and screaming away from them.
Someday….
What kind of
riding do you like to do – straight-aways or
twisties?
Yes and yes!
There’s a time and place for both and in my humble
opinion they should be during the same ride!
If you have a
nickname, how did you get it? Tell the truth!
Puleeeeeeeeeeeeze!
Do I have to explain the FieryRedhead thing? My
friends and family call me Jules, though my actual
name is Julie. I was named after my grandfather,
Jules, but he passed away long before I’d even been
born. I only hope he would’ve been proud.
What is your
favorite riding route?
Most anything
involving Lime Kiln Road, but seriously… I never met
a route I didn’t like! A special shout-out to
Skyline Drive and Thorton’s Gap down 211 towards
Warrenton. Whooooosh!
Do you ride your
bike to work?
Definitely!
Whenever I can (i.e., when I DON’T have to wear a
skirt or when I DO need to drive all over creation
in one day.)
What is the
fastest you’ve ridden?
Just about 85. I’m
no speed demon.
What is your
favorite time of year to ride?
The Spring, but any
temperature above 60 is ideal.
Have you ever
been down? If so, how were you hurt and what did
you learn from the incident?
Oh yeah! A deer
committed suicide on my bike while I was riding
toward Point of Rocks on Route 15 in November of
2005. Lots of road rash, and abrasions, stitches in
the back of my ankle that kept me out of shoes (and
off the bike) for months and a right hand that still
doesn’t hold all my weight if it’s flat down (don’t
ask!! Lol!)
Have you ever
done an “Iron Butt” ride?
Nope… Maybe
with the new seat I’ll give it some thought though.
If not, what is
the furthest you’ve ridden?
Hmmmmm… I
guess to the Virginia International Raceway.
Nothing too lengthy since it’s a challenge to pawn
off the kids on someone for too, too long.
What was the
worst weather in which you’ve ridden?
Coming home from
Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown, PA. It rained
ridiculously hard the entire way home. At a gas
stop on the way home I had to literally wring out my
gloves, and my clothes and I remained soggy for
days.
Do you know how
to work on your bike?
Got a hubby for
that. (Thank goodness for Tank!)
What is your
favorite road song?
I just sing
whatever comes to mind. I typically keep the
Chatterbox radio off while doing that. You’re
welcome!
What was your
most adventurous ride?
That ride in the
rain home from Johnstown. Really treacherous and
utterly fatiguing. It was my first ride in the rain
and my road-mates were very surprised that I didn’t
ask to just wait it out and come home the next day.
Luckily I don’t give up easy ‘cause the rain lasted
for 3 days!!!
What rallies or
events do you like to attend?
Rolling Thunder,
Ride for Kids, Thunder in the Valley, the one at
Carlisle, International Bike Show. Actually, I’ve
never been to any I didn’t like! Suggest one… I’m
there!
Is there someone
who rides “two-up” with you?
My beautiful
daughter, Conner.
Off the cuff
from FieryRedhead…
"Thanks so much for the honor of being a featured
member!! I love the folks in this group and Tank
and I have become fast friends with many of you.
There’s nothing like letting down your hair and
hanging out with folks who are warm, open, and who
have similar interests. I know I’m over the top
sometimes, but so far I haven’t been “kicked off the
island” and I don’t plan on leaving till you put me
out… so for now… you’re stuck with me! And I like
it that way"
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