What is Ladies of Harley???

Becky Baldwin

YEARS RIDING:  since 2002

MONTH OF BIRTH:  March

CURRENTLY RIDING:  Fireman Road King and FatBoy

QUOTE:  “Don’t care if I’m lost, as long as it’s in a good place.”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Anywhere as long as I’m with the people I love

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  “The Ride Home”

TRAVEL TIP:  Stay warm – use your vest.


Leslie Brown

YEARS RIDING:  July 2006

MONTH OF BIRTH: 

CURRENTLY RIDING:  883 Sportster

QUOTE:  “Life is a Highway… I want to ride it all day long…”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Any road, any state that I have never been on

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  A surprise birthday ride party from the hills to the
beach with good friends, great food and a sunny day.

TRAVEL TIP:  Freeze bottled water the night before.  It melts as you ride and
water stays cold.


Barbara Carr

YEARS RIDING:  since 2003

MONTH OF BIRTH:  January

CURRENTLY RIDING:  Heritage Classic

QUOTE:  Ride with Ladies, More Potty Breaks

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Anywhere with my Buddies

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  Riding to Reno in 2005 with Sabrina and Lori.  I learned
how to pass big trucks on that ride!!!

TRAVEL TIP:  Close your bags, things fall out!


Joann Garcia

YEARS RIDING: since 2002

MONTH OF BIRTH: December

CURRENTLY RIDING: 2008 Street Glide

QUOTE: “Live to Ride. Ride to Live”

FAVORITE DESTINATION: Chief Joseph Highway (#296) just north of Cody, WY.

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY: 2007 Sturgis trip with my Uncle

TRAVEL TIP: Ride your own ride.


Nadine Gouveia aka “Chickadee”
Chopper Gouveia

BIRTHDAY: Feb 18th

Been Riding Since: October 2007

Currently Riding: 2002 Roadking Classic

Quote: “Just Keep Swimming”

Favorite Ride/Destination: Across the US to Virginia (to see my son) and back in 18 days

Best “Harley” memory: Earning my 10k mile patch in my first 6 months of riding

When not riding: I work full-time, waterski, wakeboard, snowski, hunt, fish, ballroom dance, swim, sew, decorate cakes, paint and try to stay out of trouble.

Travel Tip: Be sure you can see over your windshield when riding in the rain!


Merry Gray

YEARS RIDING:  Since 2005

MONTH OF BIRTH:  May

CURRENTLY RIDING:  Softail Standard - customized

QUOTE: "All who wander are not lost" ~Gandalf

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION: Hwy 192 through Santa Barbara to the San Marcos pass to Santa Inez/Solvang

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY: Coming around a corner in Yosemite and seeing El Capitan for the first time

TRAVEL TIP: Get goin early and make the most of the day.


Julie Hess
Dinky Hess

YEARS RIDING:  since 2002
YEARS RIDING:  since 2004

MONTH OF BIRTH:  June
MONTH OF BIRTH:  January

CURRENTLY RIDING:  2003 Superglide
CURRENTLY RIDING:  with Mom and Dad on 2003 Superglide

QUOTE:  “Let’s Ride”
QUOTE:  “Arf Arf Arf”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Any place that Dinky can go
FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION: Anywhere they take me

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  Love Ride with ZZTop and Modesto H.O.G. Rally
BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  Every one I’ve been on

TRAVEL TIP:  Remember to take plenty of water and sunscreen
TRAVEL TIP:  Be sure to go before you “Go”


Becky Hildebrand

YEARS RIDING: 30 years +

MONTH OF BIRTH: March

CURRENTLY RIDING: 2002 Heritage Softail

QUOTE: “Live life to the fullest!"

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION: It's out there somewhere will just have to keep riding to find it.

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  Robert says it’s “I Forget!”

TRAVEL TIP: Always stay alert and watch your surroundings.


Sherri Jordan

YEARS RIDING:  10 years on dirt – 1 1/2 yrs street

MONTH OF BIRTH:  October

CURRENTLY RIDING:  06 Dyna Street Bob

QUOTE:  “God helps those who help themselves.”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Hwy 150

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  Riding my own Harley for the first time!

WHEN NOT RIDING:   We go camping with our RV club.  Enjoy drinking wine.

TRAVEL TIP:  Wear lots of sunblock.


Sue Kalina

YEARS RIDING:  June 2006

MONTH OF BIRTH:  August

CURRENTLY RIDING:  Sporty

QUOTE:  “That’s Cute!”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Jalama Beach

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  Riding double with Robert K.

TRAVEL TIP:  Watch your back!


Teri Kimsey

YEARS RIDING:  Since 2001

MONTH OF BIRTH:  November

CURRENTLY RIDING: 2002 Dyna Low Rider

QUOTE:  “Outta my way, I gotta Pee!”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION: Anywhere with my friends

WHEN NOT RIDING:  Quilting, spider solitaire

TRAVEL TIP:  Always dress in layers


Sabrina Kimsey Barbieri

YEARS RIDING:  since 2001

MONTH OF BIRTH:  August

CURRENTLY RIDING:  2005 Screaming Eagle FatBoy

QUOTE:  “Act your age.  Not your dick size.”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  National Parks.  There is nothing more breathtaking than absorbing the scenery on a Harley.

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  September 2007 riding with Bill to Zion, Bryce, the Grand Canyon, and Yuma, AZ.  All the miles, beautiful roads, and not one fight.

WHEN NOT RIDING:  Playing with my puppy Rocco

TRAVEL TIP:  Be well rested and always carry tools. 


Laura Schultz

YEARS RIDING:  since 2001

MONTH OF BIRTH:  April

CURRENTLY RIDING:  2004 1200c Sportster

QUOTE:  “It’s not the destination...”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Anything that doesn’t go straight.  Love the twisties.

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  My first long ride with Ride for the Heart Foundation – 7 Passes.

WHEN NOT RIDING:  I dream of the next ride.

TRAVEL TIP:  Pack light, you always pick up a new t-shirt at your dealership stops.  Dress in layers.  Hydrate.


Misty Snow

YEARS RIDING:  since 2006

MONTH OF BIRTH:  October

CURRENTLY RIDING:  2007 FXDC (Dyna Custom Super Glide)

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  As a Mom, I need to be sure to have time for my child therefore my favorite rides are rides that are close by.

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  My Dad had just purchased his Harley.  The following day, we went to the dealership to get a helmet so I could ride with him as a passenger.  Well, we walked out of the dealership in disbelief and smiling ear to ear.  Not only did I have my helmet, I had a bike.  WOW

TRAVEL TIP:  As a new rider, I try to observe what the other riders are bringing/wearing on rides.  This helps me in determining what I need to purchase.


Patty Walker

YEARS RIDING:  since 2008

MONTH OF BIRTH:  February

CURRENTLY RIDING:  883 Sportster

QUOTE:  “Work Hard.  Play Harder.  Laugh Louder.”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  California.  Would like to take Route 66 back east.

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:  1974 my dad bought me a Harley 175 – great childhood.

WHEN NOT RIDING:  Caring for veterans

TRAVEL TIP:  Take the safety class.  Have fun and smile a lot!


Linda Whisenhunt

YEARS RIDING:  since 2007

MONTH OF BIRTH:  October

CURRENTLY RIDING:  2007 Heritage Softail

QUOTE:  “Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping.”

FAVORITE RIDE/DESTINATION:  Tehachapi

BEST “HARLEY” MEMORY:   When I went to buy a pair of boots and came out of the store with a Harley.

WHEN NOT RIDING:  Spending time with family.  Skydiving Insructor.

TRAVEL TIP:  Stay Hydrated!  Don’t Ride Tired!


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