My First BIG Motorcycle Ride

Last Saturday I participated in a charity ride with 50 other bikes (mostly Harleys, but not all). The benefit was for Sharon Christensen, mother of 5 and wife, who is in and out of a coma. Someone driving a truck with a load of sand ran a red light and broadsided her car at 50-55mph. Her husband and kids came to the Harley shop to see the turnout and thank everyone for their efforts. Orem police stopped traffic for us to get on our way (thanks!) as we proceeded to AF Canyon for the Alpine Loop then back through Provo Canyon ending up at the shop for a live band and BBQ. One veteran rider took a turn too wide and ended up in the brush on the side of the road (not going fast, just didn't turn tight enough) but there were no injuries to report. Some of us stopped at Sundance for a walk around looking at Willie Holdman art, the gift shop and the BEAUTIFUL grounds there (it IS absolutely beautiful up there). Blonde Dog (Bob) & Low Rider (Mike) got refreshments so I asked if I could get some snapshots of them - that's when BD pulled out his moving skull ring and had it talk to me. Nothing like a skull ring to whisper sweet nothings in your ear ;o)