For those folks who don’t ride motorcycles check out the light hearted t-shirts. These shirts are fun and colorful producing a smile for yourself or that important person who receives your gift.

The afternoon provided a perfect day to witness God’s glory all around me. High on the bluffs the tree line of fall colors sprouting as the road angles along the mighty Mississippi river affording layered up boaters one more day of adventure.  Blue Sky dotted with white fluffy puffs, sunshine trying to warm the crisp air with autumn smells titillating and invigorating my soul.  Full helmet and leathers, that free spirit of the ride feeling soared in my heart, that incredible bliss. Life is so good.

Hwy 67 north, destination, a burger in Clinton Iowa then hit Hwy 30 toward home arriving around 4:00pm; before the waining of daylight can dim the constant look out for deer crossing the road.  Not quite out of Princeton, Iowa,  just about to put my feet on the ground stopping for a car making a left hand turn, while 8 bikes are south bound, I hear the screeching of tires.   I am processing the thought of “what’s that” when I feel the hit.  The car grill is lodged up under my back fender jettisoning me to the right shoulder of the road.  The back wheel is not moving, I am still upright until the abrupt resting place the bike topples over.  I feel the wieght of the bike on my right ankle, foot, scrambling to get my foot free, I think the angels pulled me out.  I remained on the ground in a prone position on my right side.  The on coming fellow bikers stopped to assist, one person was an EMT., I was fully conscious as he continued to hang with me and speak to me until 911 was called and on site.  I don’t know who you are, I hope I cross your path one day soon to express my deep gratitude.  Thank You Very Much for Your Time and Kindness.                

 I am very lucky, no broken bones, no road rash.  A sore body of bruiseing and muscular issues will take some time to work through but WOW I am still here.

The lady said she was looking in her rear view mirror and when she looked up there I was.  A Motorcycle rider is more vulnerable on the road this is true, But we have as much right to our space on the road as every other vehicle.   How do we educate awareness?  Awareness is the key no matter what vehicle one is driving.  

Practicing  The imfamous ” SEE”  = search, evauluate, execute.

Thursday was set up day and time to mingle with the others. There were many joyful souls and great music by a local band named Jefferson County Green Band.  The music was hot and alive! The Jefferson County Green Band is a group of talented young men.  I personally bought both of their CD’s. 

I was told of the two previous years being rained out lending to not such a great time. However,  a number of the same folks took another chance that this year would gain the down home fun feeling back and it sure did!

Friday 9/18/09  &  Saturday 9/19/09  

Many took advantage of riding the rolling hills during the day.  There was such beauty to feast your eyes on whether a driver or a rider.  The Sun was shining brighytly and the temperature perfect wether you were enjoying your journey to begin the fun or out on an adventure for the day. Biker Britches products were purchased and sometimes worn right then and there.  The jokes told while customers browsed or plain good conversation among the fellow vendors topped off a wonderful experience closing down around 11:30pm just in time for the next band to start.

I enjoyed the fire among the group while derek took in the scenery of the festival and the various unique contests offered.  Overall we most enjoyed people visiting out site and chatting with others while we grabbed a bite to eat which made this event such a success.

Please enjoy the photos of a band of FUN- SEEKERS.

I Thank fellow vendors for encouraging words and information supporting our growth. I sure hope to be invited back and hope to see you all again.

I Thank all whom purchased Biker Britches & take “the Spirit of Ride into your everyday,

Connie

I have always enjoyed the ride up through this lay of the land but had never been through the iron gates where the festivities take place. Our eyes grew wide as we turned the Biker Britches trailer onto the road leading back to the rolling hillsides of campers and tents encompassing a bowl shape where we would set up, greeting and making new friends.  We weremost grateful for the sunny day as it makes setting up a much more pleasant experience.

Nightfall brought the smell of campfire smoke,  sounds of laughter and the roar of bikes. Great music, dancing, wet tee-shirt debut, burnout competition and  mud bogging by day.  Pictures say a thousand words , that being said, please view our collection of daytime and night shots of a crowd that knows how to party.

I thank all whom made purchase of Biker Britches manifesting the spirit of the ride into their everyday.

Connie

To witness a hill climb is thrilling and not for the weak of heart. This was the first time i had seen something of this nature and  I found myself  holding my breath gasping, squirming, and anxious for the rider. As the bike reared up, the body sometimes perpendicular to the bike, load roars were heard along with the spray of dirt and dust to all below this steep vertical hillside. I cheered each contestant that made it and felt the crumble of anticipation for those less successful. This is a sport for the courageous and a spectators delight of all ages.

I enjoyed watching the children climb the wall and the visions of those on their bikes making the attempt will forever be engrained in my head.

I thank everyone  for your purchase,

 Enjoy taking the “Spirit of the Ride” into your everyday,

Connie

I was a little nervous rolling into town that afternoon and once again was hopeful the rain would hold off.  I took my position among the other vendors for the annual home-town festival.  The Biker Britches trailer was located downtown Wilton, Iowa,  where the Saturday afternoon parade made the final corner for the judges to determine the winners. Dance recitals of various ages and Martial Arts were demonstrated.  I clearly had the “best seat in the house” as they say.  

Everyone was of great spirit greeting sunshine as we all had endured one rainy day after another it had seemed.  That night a local lady singer performed in a band named “Deliverance.”  Not only did we all get to enjoy “Lacy” maiden-name “ Henderson” belting out many favorite tunes, Joe Mc Clain, whom played in the XL’s when I was but a young girl,  graced us with his incredible piano playing talent.  I danced my legs off with friends and family and visited with friends I had not seen in some time. 

Making new friends in new places has been very fun and exciting but something about your own hometown is a bit like showing your underwear where scrutiny may lie. Another life lesson and that I was hosting an array of silly thoughts.  Derek’s hand drawn designs were recognized and appreciated by all.  A few customized thermals were requested and I was more than happy to accommodate. 

My new business, Biker Britches brought the “spirit of the ride” and smiles  to motorcycle and  non-motorcycle enthusiast.

I thank all the folks of my hometown for the encouraging words and purchases made.

Connie

Derek and I strolled along Interstate 80 to Hwy61 north to Hwy 64 feeling pleased how well our 16′ trailer careened the hills and curves of hwy. 64 behind the pick up that sunny Friday afternoon. I could only think of one better way to feel , smell, witness the beautiful trees populating the rolling hills and valleys of pasture dotted by farmsteads glistening of heartland America. No secret, on my own Pegasus, my iron horse. I would settle for the opportunity to bring Biker Britches to a new destination.

Hey, the weather held Friday night and Saturday. Set up was almost a breeze, the canopy of the trailer gave way arousing help from folks whom set up to camp just across from our spot by the front gate at Thresher Grounds in Miles, Iowa. I attended the district meeting hearing common challenges of non-profit organization. People pull together in democratic vote on many issues and recognize drama as just that-drama. I felt proud to be a member of the A.B.A.T.E. Freedom of Choice is the most important right to encourage, enhance, pay homage for. Educating is to enhance recognition. Each individuals free spirit has choice.

Saturday many enjoyed the fun run returning to campsites engaging in the rodeo events. A couple fun seekers took Biker Britches on the fun run and the girls visited all the stops returning a little more colorful. I met a great group named “The Ranch Riders” originating in Davenport, Iowa. They too do a lot of charity work and try to educate. Some of the Ranch Riders took the spirit of the ride manifested in the design of our intimate apparel home to their wives . We are now linked to their site.

Always Ride Safe, Always enjoy the moment!

Thank You to all whom purchased Biker Britches,

Connie

I had cleaned and packed the Biker Britches trailer on Thursday, watched the rain filled day on Friday flow by, while  anticipating an adventurous Saturday arrival.

God heard my prayers because the day grew bright sunshine accompanied by a real nice breeze as I arrived to set up in Donahue, Iowa.  I was met by most kind and helpful individuals of the A. B.A.T.E. District 15.   You see, I was a bit nervous as I was going to be vending alone that day until a good friend of mine, Dawn Grau, volunteered her time to experience the day of activities.  I would be needing to do that trailer back up into the spot thing and even in my days of eighteen wheeler freight delivery I was never all that good.   Much to my relief , a fellow A.B.A.T.E. member did the honors.  We set up under a shade tree in sight line of the well organized rodeo event, I was grateful and excited. 

Participants rolling in on their various makes and models of motorcycles enriching the sounds of a peaceful sports park facility, the recipe for a day of guaranteed fun, and laughter while experiencing life in the moment.   Biker Britches brought smiles into the mix of fellowship, made new friends, and the purchases of the day road home in many saddlebags.

I want to Thank Everyone that worked so hard behind the scenes to organize and present the setting and function of 2-Broke for Sturgis.  Biker Britches was gratefull for the opportunity to participate.   We had fun meeting people, watching the rodeo events, and most of all increasing that expression of the “free-spirit of the ride” in the hearts of all whom purchased our products.

Thank you to all whom crossed our path freely lending information to debut our Biker Britches in more locations. 

Thank you to all the folks that purchased,

Connie