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I joined the III Rivers on the first day and have been a member of the committee almost as long. I have been a Road Captain throughout and held various committee positions along the way, Chapter Historian, Editor and Assistant Director before becoming Director in 2004.

I have been riding bikes for 48 years both on and off the road and bikes have been the one pastime that I have never stopped loving. If I get the chance to I like to go fishing and play Golf. My Ultra Limited Milwaukee 8 Glide is my 6th Harley-Davidson, I only brought my first Sportster after a fall from a motocross bike left me with a broken collar bone and I decided I best look for a more sedate pastime.

My first road bike after having a moped was a Honda K4 I have owned some great bikes over the years one of my favourite being a Triumph Bonnie T140V USA spec. My favourite saying is “If I have to explain it to you, you wouldn’t understand” Owning a Harley-Davidson is like having a never ending extended family where ever you go.

I am one of the original Chapter members, having been with the Club for 14 years. I have been with Hog for 20 years and am a life member.

My positions within the Club have included Assistant Director (8 years), Safety Officer (12 years), and Head Road Captain. Presently I am a Road Captain, Assistant Director and Safety Officer. I have been riding bikes for 48 years. My first proper bike was a Royal Enfield, eventually progressing over the years to various Harleys. Hobbies other than riding the bike include golf, fishing and scuba diving.

I enjoy all types of food and drink. I was born in Canada, hence the nickname Moose.

A ‘’born again’’ biker that’s me. I have been riding bikes, on and off, for 50+ years having started riding on my Dad’s ‘Raleigh Supermatic Moped’ at 16yrs. By 17, I’d bought a cheap 1950s BSA Bantam 125. Then having been given a 1960s Bantam (minus engine), a quick engine transplant resulted in a newer bike to ride and pass my test. At 18, I P/Xd the Bantam for a late 1960s Triumph Speed Twin 3TA which I rode for about 3 years before progressing to the 500 & 650 Triumph models until giving up 2 wheels for 4, to transport a family.I my late teens I used to visit Santa Pod’s Drag Raceway where I drooled over the sound and size of American engines. It was also where I first fell in love with the distinctive sound of the Harley Davidson motorcycle.After 2 families and some 30+ years later, having returned to singleton status, I felt it was time to return to 2 wheels. I purchased my 1st Harley Davison in May 2008 from Oxford HD, it was a 1584cc 2007 Street Glide upon which I rode some 40K miles until I wrecked it in a RTA in 2014. Luckily, I had previously seen a couple of Road Glides at Newmarket HD, and with a quick call from my hospital bed I reserved a 1804cc 2013 CVO Road Glide.I joined III Rivers in January 2011 following the demise of the Essex Chapter. In 2014 I took the reins of Membership Secretary for 2 years and in 2016 I stepped in as Treasurer, after the existing Treasurer stepped down. I also volunteered for a role as a Road Captain in the 2017 season and have led a few rides.My longest ride to date is when I completed Route 66 in 2013 covering 2627.5 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, which culminated in me paddling in Santa Monica Bay on my 67th birthday. I returned the following year for the Sturgis Rally.My best ride to date has to be last year’s ride (2017) when 7 of us from III Rivers started in Rapid City, South Dakota taking in all the sights of Sturgis (Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Spearfish Canyon & Devils Tower), before riding west and over the Beartooth Highway (US 212) into Yellowstone for 3 days exploration, then returning to Rapid City via Jackson Hole, Riverton, Casper & Custer (2235 miles). The never ending vistas on this road trip just blew my mind, not forgetting the company

I started riding bikes at the tender age of 15, (yes it was illegal then too). In those days, my bikes were either reclaimed write-offs, or built from ‘obtained’ spare parts. Consequently I cannot remember anything that was even shiny let alone new but, I had many enjoyable years riding, and perhaps is why I now have a fondness for ‘Rat-bikes’. All things must come to an end; and after noticing that girls have some,’ interesting features’, riding bikes almost completely disappeared and around 30 years went by in the ‘blink-of-an-eye’. And now I have adult children that are all older than me and far cleverer…… and a lovely lady that clings to me on the pillion seat……

In the summer of 2004 I found myself looking at ‘Taggers’ HD in Watford, and stepped inside, the first time in my life that I had ever been inside a Harley dealership. And it wasn’t long before the sales reps were introducing me to the world of Harley Davison……

Realising my riding was more than a little rusty, and before parting with any of my ‘hard-earned’ for one of these half ton monsters, I signed-up for some training with a local bike school, mostly to see if I still liked riding —- ‘it was like coming back home’, excited and getting the ‘thumbs-up’ from the head instructor, I signed up on a 3 day course at Riders Edge in mid Wales. Probably one of my better ideas, as I can only describe it as, fantastic! By this time it was November and the roads in Wales were covered in snow and ice but, the ex-Police instructors were ‘business as usual’, and with a choice of almost any Harley, they put me thru their paces, both out on the road and around the private estate. I had an absolutely brilliant time and learnt ‘shed-loads’. Terrible shame, HD discontinued it a couple of years later.

After several more visits to ‘Taggers’, and an endless stream of questions, the sales reps energetic enthusiasm had noticeably waned, so to avoid any suicides, I finally decided on the bike for me, and after parting up with what seemed like my entire pension fund, I rode home on a brand spanking new Road King Classic. It was a good choice and served me well, so well in fact, I am now on my third Road King Classic.

I joined the chapter in Oct 2015. I have been riding bikes for 37 years and have had a full licence for 25 of them .My first Harley was a Sportster 1200 Low and owning a Harley was a bit of a defining moment for me. After serving in the Armed Forces and the Police for 33 years and missing the camaraderie joining 111 Rivers was one of my life’s good choices and I thoroughly enjoy the Ride outs and new friendships that this had brought me.

My aim is to boldly seek new members and to promote III Rivers at every opportunity.

Honestly pretty new to the world of motorbiking, I had a Suzuki SV650 practically given to me by my boss at work when he found he was no longer able to ride for a while.

After a few years I decided to treat myself to a bike I had been wanting for many years but was sadly unable to justify buying. So I bought my VROD Muscle, and here I am.

I hope to one day go to America and do some touring over there.

I joined 3 Rivers in 2013 with my husband Paul, with no real passion for motorbikes, but as time has gone on and I decided to take my bike test, and get a bike of my own. I have only been riding for just over 3 years, but 3 bikes later I have finally found my perfect bike, a Breakout with a few customisations ! As Ladies of Harley Officer, I enjoy organising events (not just for the ladies but the whole club) and am always on the lookout for new event ideas.

A LOH is any lady that belongs to HOG and has a full, lifetime, or associate membership, and wishes to participate in the female forum. The members can be either rider or pillion as long as they are willing to participate a little or a lot.

I have been riding bikes, on and off, since I was 16 years old. My first Harley was a Sportster, as soon as the salesman started the engine in the showroom, I was hooked! I’m currently riding a Fatboy but I’m soon changing it for a Road King Classic just so Gill can have a more comfortable ride! I joined III Rivers just over 2 years ago, and belonging to the Chapter has been fantastic fun.

I’ve been with the club since Jul 13 and thoroughly enjoyed all it has offered. I have been a petrol head all my life with cars of all shapes and sizes but only got into biking in 2005 when I passed my test and spent my birthday money on a Honda VT1100 Shadow. I currently ride a Black ‘n White Electra Glide standard (and occasionally a Yamaha XVS 650 Bobber – but don’t tell anybody) and normally on the back you will find the wonderful Ingrid. We are both travel enthusiast and spend our time either planning a holiday, being on one or having just come back. Our current favourite haunt is India. Happy to admit that I am developing quite a penchant for things Harley; I’ve now accessorised myself with the T shirts and even got a Fat Boy phone. All I need now is the tattoo and maybe just a few more bikes, a Harley Chopper, a Harley Bobber and just maybe a…….1940s Indian Scout. Ha!

You can also contact the committee on the following email address. committee@iiirvershogchapter.co.uk