Big Riding Day for Uma

Gas Man · 06-26-2009, 10:01 AM

The wife, Uma, who only rides if its 75 and sunny cause she won't ride in the rain PERIOD or if its colder than anything under that temp. Further, she never feels comfortable enough to ride by herself. So with those restrictions coupled with my work sked, she usually does shit for riding miles.

Well she has had it with that and had it with no riding. So all week we have been talking about her riding to work Friday(today). Its a jean day and the weather is suppose to be good. Plus how much better can a TGIF be, than riding to work for the first time.

So I made sure the bike had gas (another one of her "ism's"), got her set up with a Buell backpack for her work stuff.

She was all nervous, giddy, and laughin last night about it. But..

She did it! Rode her 20 mile jaunt into work this morning. Its a small step to most but I'm so proud. I'm sure it will lead to much more riding which will lead to more comfort with riding by her. Its just all GREAT!!

marko138 · 06-26-2009, 10:04 AM

Good for her.

Mr Lefty · 06-26-2009, 10:04 AM

Nice! next step is for her to ride down and hang out with me in Mississippi!

seriously... cool step... imagine it was a bit nerve rack'n for you too...

tached1000rr · 06-26-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

The wife, Uma, who only rides if its 75 and sunny cause she won't ride in the rain PERIOD or if its colder than anything under that temp. Further, she never feels comfortable enough to ride by herself. So with those restrictions coupled with my work sked, she usually does shit for riding miles.

Well she has had it with that and had it with no riding. So all week we have been talking about her riding to work Friday(today). Its a jean day and the weather is suppose to be good. Plus how much better can a TGIF be, than riding to work for the first time.

So I made sure the bike had gas (another one of her "ism's"), got her set up with a Buell backpack for her work stuff.

She was all nervous, giddy, and laughin last night about it. But..

She did it! Rode her 20 mile jaunt into work this morning. Its a small step to most but I'm so proud. I'm sure it will lead to much more riding which will lead to more comfort with riding by her. Its just all GREAT!!

I'm working up to this day for my wife as well. She's never ridden anywhere alone outside of our neighborhood

shmike · 06-26-2009, 10:08 AM

I can't believe you let your wife ride in jeans!

Apparently you don't love her.

Seriously, kudos to her for taking a big step in her riding independence.

z06boy · 06-26-2009, 10:09 AM

Cool for her !!

Rider · 06-26-2009, 10:10 AM

That's awesome.

Gas Man · 06-26-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

Nice! next step is for her to ride down and hang out with me in Mississippi!

seriously... cool step... imagine it was a bit nerve rack'n for you too...

Good luck talking her into that.

A little... but I know she's good enough to ride by herself. She's her biggest doubter and critic.

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Originally Posted by shmike

I can't believe you let your wife ride in jeans!

Apparently you don't love her.

Seriously, kudos to her for taking a big step in her riding independence.

That's usually all we ride in bud... Oh and a half dot helmet too.

But I told her on dress days (her normal days) she could put on her chaps if she wants.

the chi · 06-26-2009, 10:43 AM

Ya'll need to meet me in the middle, I'll take her riding!

Good for her, tell her I said congrats on her achievement!!

Gas Man · 06-26-2009, 10:49 AM

I'll show her the thread later... she'll be embarrassed

06-26-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Big Riding Day for Uma The wife, Uma, who only rides if its 75 and sunny cause she won't ride in the rain PERIOD or if its colder than anything under that temp. Further, she never feels comfortable enough to ride by herself. So with those restrictions coupled with my work sked, she usually does shit for riding miles. Well she has had it with that and had it with no riding. So all week we have been talking about her riding to work Friday(today). Its a jean day and the weather is suppose to be good. Plus how much better can a TGIF be, than riding to work for the first time. So I made sure the bike had gas (another one of her "ism's"), got her set up with a Buell backpack for her work stuff. She was all nervous, giddy, and laughin last night about it. But.. She did it! Rode her 20 mile jaunt into work this morning. Its a small step to most but I'm so proud. I'm sure it will lead to much more riding which will lead to more comfort with riding by her. Its just all GREAT!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-26-2009, 10:49 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I'll show her the thread later... she'll be embarrassed __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-26-2009, 10:04 AM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Nice! next step is for her to ride down and hang out with me in Mississippi! seriously... cool step... imagine it was a bit nerve rack'n for you too...

06-26-2009, 10:08 AM	#5
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I can't believe you let your wife ride in jeans! Apparently you don't love her. Seriously, kudos to her for taking a big step in her riding independence.

06-26-2009, 10:09 AM	#6
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Cool for her !!

06-26-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	That's awesome.