Born Free

Born Free 7. Sturgis of the west coast, but without all the baggers and Kid Rock-esque bands playing with Bud Light/MTV sponsored banners on stage. A weekend where riders from all over the country ride to Irvine, CA on bikes both old and new, American or foreign, to convene and live out a weekend embracing the biker lifestyle.

Whether you live East Coast or West, North or South, I would highly recommend checking out this show. I spent a week last June, although unable to go, following a few riders make their way across the US. One in particular was Mikey Arnold (IG @mikeyrevolt) as he rode from Cleveland out to Cali, documenting the entire trip through his camera lens. Absolutely awe inspiring pics, from the canyons of Utah, the mountains of Colorado, or being stuck camping out with a burnt out exhaust, it is plenty to make you want to get up and just go.

There is nothing that I love more about riding than the sense of brotherhood that comes with two wheels and an engine, and if anything, Born Free is proof of that. So take the opportunity to check out the show here, or make your way out to the west coast for 2 days of rubbing shoulders with fellow brother and sisters.

Ride safe

-Justynn

The Women's Moto Exhibit

Possibly one of my favorite photographers to follow is Portland's Lanakila Macnaughton. One look at her Instagram @fevvvvaa and you will see why. At first look, it's hard not to scroll through pic after pic of women tearin it up on bikes. But it's actually so much more than that. 

Armed with her Hassleblad, she takes to the road to document female riders for The Women's Moto Exhibit. She captures absolutely amazing shots of women living life on the road and riding free of everything. She has helped develop a culture where women are not afraid to embrace the "born to be free" motorcycle culture. 

With International Female Riders Day come and gone this month, I would like to invite you to take a look and celebrate someone who helps to elevate this lifestyle, and brings the beauty and freedom of these riders to light. You can check for updates right here

Giddy Up

River Road Ice House New Braunfels, Texas, on Saturday March 28th hosted the second annual Giddy Up Vintage Chopper fest. Riders from all over the country rode in to experience a day sharing drinks and swapping stories about life on road the and bike builds both new and old. 

The most notable of the builds was the breath taking 1969 Generator Shovelhead Chopper, built by Matt Jackson of the Austin Speed Shop, and a fully rebuilt Panhead motor built by Dan "Bacon" Carr at DC Choppers. 

There is nothing more inspiring than being amongst a thousand strangers who can come together in the spirit of the classic chopper lifestyle, and treat each other as old friends. Check them out and make sure to save the date for next years Giddy Up!

Ride safe

-Justynn