Leesburg Bikefest 2009

On April 25, 2009, we headed out as a group to the 13th Annual Leesburg Bikefest. In spite of the blazing heat -- summer came way too early this year in Central Florida -- we all had a great time riding up, then visiting all the vendors and just goofing off in general. The Divas that attended were Debi, Chris, Trish, Victoria, Sharon C, Akili, Melissa, Lisa, Donna and me, Bunny. Chris' roommate, Don, also joined us.

We were able to get Sharon C. to try boiled peanuts for the first time. We also learned that you could buy 600 thread count cotton sheets at a motorcycle event. Who knew?!

Getting ready for KSU (kickstands up)

Victoria

The Divas have arrived.

Tattooed Chris

 

Akili, Sharon C., Lisa, Bunny and Melissa

Divas with Beads
Left to right: Donna, Debi, Lisa, Akili, Melissa, Bunny, Chris and Sharon C.

The Divas' First Ride

April 19, 2009 was an exciting day for the Divas. Nineteen of us showed up at Broadway Pizza for our very first Divas-Only ride. Chris led us through some beautiful countryside and then we took the Loop, famous among motorcyclists for the winding roads, beautiful Florida countryside and breathtaking views of the ocean. For detailed information about the Loop, click on this Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce site.

We had quite a few novice riders along, who gained a great deal of experience by the end of the day. We started around 10:00 and rode until early evening. For many of our riders, this was the longest ride they had ever been on.

Pre-ride group shot

Lynn's mom joined us for lunch

Cops having a little fun
"We are placing everyone in this bike gang under arrest."

Chris leads the way

Tree canopied road on the Loop