Profile of a Female Motorcyclist Meet Madeleine is from Worcester, MA is our next lady rider! She has taken some long adventurous trips. You can find Madeleine on Twitter @mvelazquez57, on her blog Miss Rider which is filled with stories and pictures, and YouTube.
Profile of a Female Motorcyclist Meet Madeleine
How long have you been riding a motorcycle?
Around 25 years
How did you learn to ride?
Chasing my son around the trails riding dirt bikes. Love motocross!!!
What was your first motorcycle?
Street bike, Kawasaki Vulcan 500 (hated it). Dirt bike, Yamaha 125 something, don’t remember any more.
How many have you owned?
9 including dirt bikes
Why did you want to ride a motorcycle?
The thrill, fresh air, freedom, excitement (too many fun words to describe why)!
Tell us about your riding.
Commute to work, mostly on a 50cc scooter now. Pleasure riding. But mostly, long distance touring, like coast to coast alone.
What advice do you have for women who ride or want to ride a motorcycle?
Get on two wheels and ride, ride, and ride some more so you can get so tired and sleep at night.
What is the longest trip that you’ve taken on your motorcycle?
Coast to coast alone. (Check out her blog for the story.)
Do you belong to any motorcycle groups?
I do not belong to any one. I am a member and ride with the Latin American Motorcycle Association. This is our International site, we are the largest motorcycle association in the world.
Do you have a favorite riding story?
Yes, read about it here in my blog. (Check out the pictures too!) I have so many wonderful riding stories, but this one is my favorite because it involves the animals.
What do you do when you’re not riding?
I ski in the winter and professionally dance salsa.
Profile of a Female Motorcyclist Meet Madeleine is a hard core long range solo lady rider! Woof.
Ladies, whether you are looking to start riding solo, a casual motorcyclist, a seasoned rider, or enjoying riding pillion you are all welcome to join in the Helmet or Heels community.
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8 Responses
A professional salsa dancing long distance touring motorcyclist = awesome.
Trobairitz – we women motorcyclists are a wonderfully talented and varied group!!
We most certainly are diverse and have many talents! It is what I love most about motorcycling! There is a true sisterhood of riders.
Sisterhood of riders – love them all!
Me too! I think we are a pretty amazing group and I can hardly wait until my daughter experiences it. I love this series Pam, it rocks!
I’m a salsa fan, learned it through zumba classes. I like that Motorcycling is filled with real people.