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Summer 2013
Escarpment Magazine
The story really begins with the late Dr. John McLean,
who started a group ride for Blue Mountain motorcy-
cle enthusiasts. The group, which consisted mostly of
men would meet at the Jozo’s parking lot every Sun-
day morning. From there they would cruise the quiet
back roads that have made our region so famous. Ini-
tially Wendy, Suzie and Sharon were passengers
leaning to the side to view the road ahead, or other-
wisewatching as the scenery flewby. It didn’t take the
girls long before they became bored. For Suzie it was
only three rides. “I’m toomuch of a control freak to let
someone else drive,” she explains.
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You’ve probably seen them
on the roads, cruising
the scenic routes, in no particular rush. After all, it’s about
the ride not the destination. At first glance one might con-
jure images of motorcycle gangs, young adrenaline
junkies, or hard-core motor heads. But upon further inspec-
tion you could be surprised. Your first clue that this is not your
average motorcycle posse might be Sharon’s matching pink
helmet andpink-trimmed fenders.Or it couldbeSuzie’s pony-
tail flying in the wind, or maybe even Nancy’s smile half hid-
den beneath her scarf. No, this is not your typical gang. This
is agroupof womenwho came together, unitedby their pas-
sion for riding andwho have formed lifetime friendships.
IT’S
ALL
ABOUT
THE
RIDE
STORY & PHOTOS | CLAY DOLAN
