I wasn't there but from the sounds of it you're referring to Tiffany Coates:
http://www.tiffanystravels.co.uk/node/766 (it's really worth taking some time to read a bunch of her travel blog!)
She is my hero.
Great read! You're right!
Voni
sMiling
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I wasn't there but from the sounds of it you're referring to Tiffany Coates:
http://www.tiffanystravels.co.uk/node/766 (it's really worth taking some time to read a bunch of her travel blog!)
She is my hero.
Well, I've committed to my first solo trip. I've registered for the Great Chicken Rally in Alabama at the end of May, and booked my tent for the event with Sherpa Ted. Now to plan my route!
Route planning can be some of the best time of a journey. I love pouring over maps to find the twistiest way from here to there. One tip: I've found that riding squigly roads for distances, though tiring in itself, keeps me more energized and with less body kinks than taking the straight route and sitting in one position on the freeway.
Thanks for the insight. I think I may mix it up a bit - some freeway, some smaller roads. I've picked up some maps, and have my gps...I have lots of time to play with the route.
Newbie here - My goal for 2011 is to learn how to ride in dirt. I'm a pretty proficient street rider but want to learn how to be a good dirt rider and my goal is to do the TAT one day. I'll be 55 this year (holy crap!) so there's no time like the present! So, ladies, dish up your advice please! I can't afford to take classes, so I need your best tips on what you've learned off road. This is a great forum, btw!
Deb
CO
Voni,
don't take this wrong way, but it's nice to know that there is something motorcycle related that still intimidates you! You're such an inspiration and it seems like you must be able to do anything on a bike so for a 'regular' rider like myself, it's a bit reassuring to know that even the legendary Voni gets a bit weirded out by the same kind of stuff that would freak me out too!
OK, back to the drawing board...My first solo trip WAS going to be from southern Ontariio to the Chicken Rally in Alabama, but that isn't going to work out. Some friends are going, and since we usualyy only get to see them every couple of years, Dave's joining me on the trip. So...I need a new plan!
Way to go EllenR. Congrats I'm hoping for the same this summer.At the (wonderful) seminar last year I stood up and said that I was going to hit the 100K mile mark. While it took me a little longer than I planned, I did it this weekend!
The inspiration I owe mainly to Voni who has long been my idol, but the stories I heard at the seminar by some great women stayed with me all these months. The fact that many of the women ride many, many miles solo has spurred some big plans for me including a solo ride to this year's MOA rally.
A big thank you to all of the panelists and those from the audience who shared their stories. I'm looking forward to another great seminar this year!
At the (wonderful) seminar last year I stood up and said that I was going to hit the 100K mile mark. While it took me a little longer than I planned, I did it this weekend!
i am pretty sure you're the Ellen i'm thinkin' of... the one that keeps ol' Howard on a real short leash.
i remember when you were a n00b, and you wore those really thick-soled boots to help you reach the ground. it was like Saturday Night Fever all over again!
you go! i am so proud of you for your accomplishments.
ian