Day One: Los Angeles to Ventura
Wow!! What a start to what is sure to be an amazing week.
20 bikes geared up at the Westin at LAX, along with two thoroughly decorated vans, Saturday morning. A local Sheriff's officer stopped to admire the bikes (he rides too), and called in a couple of other officer's to help us get through the incredibly busy LA streets and onto the freeway.
We all made it to Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson in one piece, and were greeted by close to 100 people, Laidlaw's T-shirts, and a wonderful BBQ lunch.
The San Gabriel Valley HOG chapter escorted us from Laidlaws, through about 10 different freeways to the coast. Finally, we were out of the concrete jungle! We were also joined by several members of the Amazons motorcycle club, and a group of SOL Sisters who rode up all the way from San Diego to ride with us.
The ride along the Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu was gorgeous. The surf was up and there were lots of surfers in the water.
Our hotel in Ventura is right on the harbor with lots of restaurants and views of the ocean.
Everyone seems to be enjoying being together, and I think we are all relieved to have the first day over with and thrilled to say a final goodbye to the LA freeways!!!
20 bikes geared up at the Westin at LAX, along with two thoroughly decorated vans, Saturday morning. A local Sheriff's officer stopped to admire the bikes (he rides too), and called in a couple of other officer's to help us get through the incredibly busy LA streets and onto the freeway.
We all made it to Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson in one piece, and were greeted by close to 100 people, Laidlaw's T-shirts, and a wonderful BBQ lunch.
The San Gabriel Valley HOG chapter escorted us from Laidlaws, through about 10 different freeways to the coast. Finally, we were out of the concrete jungle! We were also joined by several members of the Amazons motorcycle club, and a group of SOL Sisters who rode up all the way from San Diego to ride with us.
The ride along the Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu was gorgeous. The surf was up and there were lots of surfers in the water.
Our hotel in Ventura is right on the harbor with lots of restaurants and views of the ocean.
Everyone seems to be enjoying being together, and I think we are all relieved to have the first day over with and thrilled to say a final goodbye to the LA freeways!!!
2 Comments:
On behalf of the Sol Sisters (San Diego chapter of Women in the Wind http://www.witwsd.com ) Jett, Anita, Kathy and I were proud to ride up from San Diego and accompany you on your first leg to Ventura! Once again we were in awe of your courage and determination...you are a true inspiration and a reminder to embrace life, embrace joy, embrace the wind! Keep the shiny side up ladies, and we'll see you next year! All the very best, Lilia
Wow! I'm soooooo jealous - I wish I was with you all.... I miss my Amazon Sisters here - we're all struggling since time parted us. We had a blast on the UK ride and we only hope that you all have a fantastic time and stay safe. Look out for each other and if you see more bikes than you expect in your wing mirror, that 'coz were riding with you in spirit. Our love and best wishes to you all.
Karina
Changing Gears 2005 UK Rider
aka Media Slut
p.s - small favour to ask.. if Meredith stands there at the morning briefing and tells you that 'today's ride is going to be real easy!' I want you to chorus:
'WE DON'T BELIEVE YOU!'
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