Hello, everyone. Thanks for checking in.

 

I've had an exciting weekend!  Yup, that's me in the photo - lucky enough to go for a great ride on Saturday.  What do you think?!

 

 

With me is Mike Falk, who was gracious enough to take me as his passenger!  You might've caught a glimpse of the other roughly 450 cycles with us on the road!

 

We left Capital City Harley Davidson at noon Saturday, then headed to Edgerton.  And let me say, it was so cool to see the people of Edgerton come out to welcome all of the bikes.  Main Street was closed to traffic to let the cycles line up, and people were waving flags.  It was pretty neat!! 

 

 

 

Saturday was not only a beautiful day to ride with perfect weather - a great mix of sunshine and a breeze - but more importantly, it was a meaningful ride because it raises money for the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  They're two organizations dedicated to helping find a cure for diabetes, which affects nearly 24-million children and adults nationwide.  The disease has touched my family, but I've learned so much more about it by doing the JDRF walk last year and getting to know some of the people involved with the organization.  I'm grateful for the opportunity!  (The annual JDRF walk, by the way, is October 4th this year at Warner Park - why not join us?!)   

 

Anyway, I've always had a real appreciation for motorcycles, having worked in Rapid City, SD, and covering bike week in Sturgis.  Seeing all of the beautiful bikes there lined up is an amazing experience.  Finally, I got the chance to spend some quality time on one!  Lucky me! 

 

When I told my dad what I was doing, he said to my mom, "now she's gonna want one!"

 

It just goes to show, parents - they always seem to be right, huh?!

 

Well, it was a great time. I love the whole atmosphere of community during these biking events.  Everyone's so friendly, and I have to give a shout out to all of the bikers who came out and especially those who volunteer to put it all together to help the ADA and JDRF.  I'm just thrilled to have been a part of it!  Thank you!

 

If you're biker, check it out and ride next time, and if you don't own a cycle, walk with us! 

Take care.