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Memory Lane - photos from motorcycle rides throughout the USA and Canada included

Abby Clabough's photo
Fort Collins Motorcycle Travel Examiner

Abby on the road somewhere between Ouray and Gateway, Colorado. Picture
    taken by some guy in a minivan with Abby's Nikon D50.

Related Articles - the Joy of Riding

Mary Baker, the Shreveport Motorcycle Travel Examiner, posted a question in her most recent article: Why do you ride?

I don't remember the first time I was bitten by that bug exactly; I just know that I saw a Harley and knew that was where I wanted to be. I got there as quickly as I could, which was through some really rough characters. Although I got my own Harley and learned to ride when I was 17 (30 years ago), It wasn't until 2001 when I bought my brand new Softail that I was truly free to ride whenever and wherever I wanted.

I remember picking the bike up at the dealership, not having ridden in about 10 years, and having to ride up my daunting rural New Hampshire driveway - a steep gravel nightmare with foot deep crevasses running through it. I made it and since then have put over 88,000 miles on Hot01. While some of those miles were easier than others, they have all given me the joy and freedom I imagined in my childhood. Nowhere am I more comfortable and confident than I am on my Harley. If you don't understand, then sign up for Basic Rider Course and find out for yourself!

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Slideshow: Motorcycle Memories

18 photos
Crossing Lake Champlain

Slideshow: Motorcycle Memories

, Fort Collins Motorcycle Travel Examiner

Abby has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. Abby is a motorcycle instructor and recently published her memoir, Shovelhead Redemption, which begins with stories of the biker lifestyle in the eighties and ends with her account of a solo cross-country trip on her Softail. Contact Abby.

Comments

  • Tom Bachur - Baltimore Motorcycle Travel Examiner 2 years ago

    Great photos! I'll bet we'll be reading a few more stories from all those miles!

  • chucktx 2 years ago

    good article and very true about the bug!!! it got me in 1967, and hasnt let go of me yet!!! i love riding. tried doing a rough estimate on how many miles i have on my hind end.....it is in the neighbor hood of 600k. most were great and fun, but there were their bad times also.......love reading your pieces....thanks!!
    chuck

  • Mary Baker 2 years ago

    Thanks Abby, glad you wrote about your love of riding. Great slide show, too.
    Another reason to ride -- the beautiful scenery across this great world.

  • Patty Davis 2 years ago

    Loved the pictures - I'm sharing!

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