Divas Lead the Holiday In The Park Parade

The Divas officially kicked off the Orlando Christmas Parade at 3:30 pm on Saturday, leading the procession around Lake Eola on our motorcycles.


 The staging area with Chris and Melissa

Plenty of time for Taz and Victoria to catch up.

All the Divas' bikes are in the staging area and ready to get this party started up in here!

Has Martha Stewart paid the Divas' garages a little visit? Hmmm... We're looking mighty festive.

Yay! Akili is back in the saddle to ride with us!

Lynn made it too!

Even Diva elves have their own cell phones these days.

Martha and her dog came out to meet up with the Divas and watch the parade.

Melissa trying on Keri's bike.

This one should fit just right.

Our Toy Soldier has a new friend. You think she's negotiating an insurance plan for the Divas?

Where in the world is...?

This elf is ready to ride!

Victoria hanging out with the WJRR crew.

Our Toy Soldier clowning around with Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart.

The Divas take the lead and parade around Lake Eola.

Open Ride to Bok Tower Gardens

The Divas and their guests rode out to Lake Wales September 27th to visit Bok Tower Gardens , a national historic landmark.

"Beautiful day, Beautiful ride, beautiful gardens. " -April

(April, Victoria, Trish, Chris and Debi)

Here were the directions for the ride:

Leaving from Broadway Pizza parking lot, the Divas will head south on 434 to Edgewater turning left. Proceed to Lee Road turning right. Lee Road merges directly onto John Young Parkway. We will be travelling John Young Parkway through Orlando and Kissimmee until we reach 17-92. Turning right onto 17-92/OBT., to downtown Haines City. Turn Right then immediate Left onto HWY 17 S. Hwy 17S goes directly into Lake Wales where we will turn Left onto Burns Road. Bok Tower is located approx. 2 miles from HWY 17S on the left.

Ladies Garage Party at Stormy Hill Harley Davidson

On August 8, 2009, Stormy Hill Harley Davidson in Clermont hosted a Ladies Garage Party. Hmmm, a day full of motorcycle information for ladies, with ladies and about lady riders, with food and drinks included? Of course we were there!

Victoria, Trish, Chris, Debi, Melissa and Donna

Divas Melissa, Debi, Victoria, Trish, Terri, Donna and Chris met at the Pizza Hut on 436 in Apopka and headed out for a beautiful Saturday morning ride through some of Lake County's back roads to Stormy Hill Harley Davidson. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by the staff and served Mimosas and soft drinks. Everyone in our group, being some of the first 50 women to arrive, recieved free gifts, including a Stormy Hill coffee mug -- hope that fits in your cup holder, Melissa! -- a kickstand pad, lip balm, playing cards and a compact mirror all wrapped in a "Don't Drink & Drive" bandana.

Roxanne, Chris, Debi, Melissa, Victoria, Trish and Terri

Stormy Hill's very own Chef Brian served a fabulous lunch of fresh, green salad, rolls and a pasta mix with red sauce. For dessert, it was mint chocolate chip ice cream pie and crème brûlée. Yum-o!

Some of the guest speakers:

• Marg, a leathersmith, taught us how to care for our leathers and how to roll up chaps so that they do not become damaged when they are not being worn.
• Dennis of Stormy Hill HD spoke about driver and passenger safety and proper pre-ride inspection.
• One of Stormy Hill's mechanics spoke about basic motorcycle maintenance and followed up with a Q&A session.
• Attorney Brent Miller gave tips about how to work with your lawyer and insurance company if you are ever in an accident.

There were quite a few very nice prizes raffled off, and Melissa took advantage of the 20% discount given to each lady who attended and purchased new boots and a hat.

The Orlando Chrome Divas made some wonderful new friends and met other women's riding groups that we will certainly be working with on future charity events. It was an incredible day and we all thank the owner of Stormy Hill Harley Davidson, Janice Malik, for putting this event together. We would also like to thank the entire staff at Stormy Hill for making us all feel so welcome.

Chrome Angels' Hawaiian Luau & Poker Run

On Sunday July 12, 2009 the Chrome Angels of Central Florida held their 5th Annual Hawaiian Luau and Poker Run to benefit Women's and Children's charities in Central Florida. Of course, some of our Divas made it out there.

Lynn, Taz, Debi, Sharon W., and Chris

Lynn, Taz, Debi, Sharon W. and her boyfriend

3rd Stop on the Poker Run

DeLeon Springs State Park Recreation Area

May 17, 2009 was an open ride to DeLeon Springs State Park Recreational Area. Once there, the Divas had pancake breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill .

Do You See Me Now?

The Orlando Chrome Divas were present at the annual Do You See Me Now? Ride on May 3, 2009, to raise motorcycle awareness.

Left to right: Sharon C., Akili, Trish, Victoria, Debi, Chris and Sharon R.

 Click here for additional photos of the ride featured on orlandosentinel.com

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.