It's the first night of the AMA Women's Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, CO. A more beautiful site they could not have found. I'm very tired today having ridden up from Gunnison through Leadville, maybe it's the altitude, maybe it's the excitement seeing so many women riders together. They are on every kind of bike from Harleys to KTMs complete with Happy Trail packs, Spyders, trikes, sidecars, FJRs, ST1300s, BMWs, you name it, it's here and has a woman rider with bling, fringe, tassels, and custom paint.
Leslie Porterfield was the first speaker, holder of a Land Speed Record at 209 MPH, and recorded at a speed of 232 MPH at Bonneville. She gave a great speech and is gorgeous as well.
Karen Davidson spoke about her family and the history of Harley Davidson, completely decked
out in leather.
Ashley Filek, 18 year old National Motocross points leader for 2009 and inductee into the AMA for 2009. She is truly an inspiration having been deaf from birth. She is a groundbreaker for women in MX sports having led the way for women to turn pro after competing and graduating the amateur circuit.
The rest of the week is full to overflowing with demo rides, seminars, vendors, and parties.
The rest of the week is full to overflowing with demo rides, seminars, vendors, and parties.
I'm off to the demo bikes tomorrow to ride the Ducatis and BMWs....the Harley riders are hugely over-represented here. Hopefully there won't be a rush to sign up over at the exotics!!!
MotorcycleBelle
Song for the moment......Goodnight, Irene by Lead Belly Ledbetter
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