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Dedication To Jean
Published on 2012-07-22 20:16:43
Jean has never sat on a bitch pad of a motorcycle, let alone ride a bike – yet today this blog entry is dedicated to her. To all who know her, Jean is a friend, mentor, and colleague. Jean’s days on … Continue reading →
The Advantage – Oblivion
Published on 2012-07-11 11:05:31
To be honest, sometimes when I am on the bitch pad I am completely oblivious to what’s happening around me. It’s like I crawl into my own little world of thoughts and just zone out. Even when its important not too! … Continue reading →
Turn Right Here – I Mean Left.
Published on 2012-06-28 22:14:43
One thing I’ve discovered on the bitch pad is that part of the job is to know how to read a map while going 120 kilometres an hour on twisties, wind blowing, and bumpy roads. Oh…and did I mention without my … Continue reading →
Goldilocks
Published on 2012-06-17 18:50:35
I remember my first bitch pad – no sissy bar…wait a minute…bitch pad,sissy bar – can you tell this is a male dominated lifestyle? What if we women were the first riders? Let’s go back and think about this for … Continue reading →
Bitch Pad?
Published on 2012-06-03 15:38:29
Just when I think I own the term ‘bitch pad’, I discover I have been one up’d by a scene that had me totally beat. As most bitch pad riders do, I was day dreaming on the back and just … Continue reading →
Oregon in the Rain
Published on 2012-05-27 22:02:19
Sounds so romantic – Oregon in the Rain….conjures up images of waves crashing up on the beach, of mist delicately falling on the petals of each flower, and of a couple walking hand in hand under a decorative umbrella. STOP! On a motorcycle … Continue reading →
Oregon in the Rain
Published on 2012-05-27 22:02:19
Sounds so romantic – Oregon in the Rain….conjures up images of waves crashing up on the beach, of mist delicately falling on the petals of each flower, and of a couple walking hand in hand under a decorative umbrella. STOP! On a motorcycle … Continue reading →
The “Wave”
Published on 2012-05-21 11:41:21
I’ll never forget my first ride on the back of Bart’s bike. Yes, I was struck by the freedom I felt, the wind caressing over me, the power of the bike racing through my veins; but more importantly, was the … Continue reading →
The “Wave”
Published on 2012-05-21 11:41:21
I’ll never forget my first ride on the back of Bart’s bike. Yes, I was struck by the freedom I felt, the wind caressing over me, the power of the bike racing through my veins; but more importantly, was the … Continue reading →
Yaak and Back
Published on 2012-05-12 21:22:18
My husband had been wanting to do this road for forever! It was the FORESTRY (this is important to note – we are NOT on the highway) road from Yaak to Libby Montana. So one weekend we headed out. First we head … Continue reading →
Yaak and Back
Published on 2012-05-12 21:22:18
My husband had been wanting to do this road for forever! It was the FORESTRY (this is important to note – we are NOT on the highway) road from Yaak to Libby Montana. So one weekend we headed out. First we head … Continue reading →
Our Cloaking Device
Published on 2012-05-06 13:15:27
We were travelling through the Kootnay’s in BC and it was Africa hot. I was sitting on my bitch pad admiring the amazing views and absorbing the sun. When on the back, I do zone out from time to time … Continue reading →
Our Cloaking Device
Published on 2012-05-06 13:15:27
We were travelling through the Kootnay’s in BC and it was Africa hot. I was sitting on my bitch pad admiring the amazing views and absorbing the sun. When on the back, I do zone out from time to time … Continue reading →
The Mother Ship
Published on 2012-04-27 11:37:58
I have visions of crows sitting on their branches looking down onto the road and saying “not that one, nope not that one, maybe but not right, nope, yes…..there it is – GO!” I’ll never forget the first ride where … Continue reading →
The Mother Ship
Published on 2012-04-27 11:37:58
I have visions of crows sitting on their branches looking down onto the road and saying “not that one, nope not that one, maybe but not right, nope, yes…..there it is – GO!” I’ll never forget the first ride where … Continue reading →
Blog to All Farmers
Published on 2012-04-21 11:18:36
I don’t know about you, and I may not have my agriculture degree, but I am pretty sure no type of seed grows out of cement or asphalt. So why is it , when riding through farmland, you are guaranteed … Continue reading →
Blog to All Farmers
Published on 2012-04-21 11:18:36
I don’t know about you, and I may not have my agriculture degree, but I am pretty sure no type of seed grows out of cement or asphalt. So why is it , when riding through farmland, you are guaranteed … Continue reading →
Hairdo by Suzuki
Published on 2012-04-15 13:04:13
It was bound to happen. Yes, the blog about the amazing hairstyles I can come up with once I take my helmet off. I swear I am the envy of every stylist who is getting ready for some weird hair show. … Continue reading →
Hairdo by Suzuki
Published on 2012-04-15 13:04:13
It was bound to happen. Yes, the blog about the amazing hairstyles I can come up with once I take my helmet off. I swear I am the envy of every stylist who is getting ready for some weird hair show. … Continue reading →
Quietest I’ve Ever Been
Published on 2012-04-08 20:06:46
For those who don’t know me, it’s important to know the following fact to understand this story. I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. Meaning, I am a proud english speaking French Canadian. Meaning, we are very passionate when … Continue reading →
Quietest I’ve Ever Been
Published on 2012-04-08 20:06:46
For those who don’t know me, it’s important to know the following fact to understand this story. I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. Meaning, I am a proud english speaking French Canadian. Meaning, we are very passionate when … Continue reading →
Tears of Fun
Published on 2012-04-01 12:12:12
Nothing more humiliating that getting off the Bitch Pad and you’ve got one eye with a dark circle of mascara and continued tears leaking out of it. Now, I have nothing against the stylish Goth look – but I do … Continue reading →
Tears of Fun
Published on 2012-04-01 12:12:12
Nothing more humiliating that getting off the Bitch Pad and you’ve got one eye with a dark circle of mascara and continued tears leaking out of it. Now, I have nothing against the stylish Goth look – but I do … Continue reading →
What Wind?
Published on 2012-03-25 22:10:21
What Wind? Ever done the Yakima to Ellensburg, Washington, twisty road? Well, sit back and enjoy this story from the BPad. Gorgeous sunny day, not a cloud in sight, and the perfect day to be on a motorcycle. We head … Continue reading →
Cattle Trucks….Where does the water go?
Published on 2012-03-15 23:33:05
We just spent the weekend with my parents in Kelowna, BC. It was the last stop from an amazing week of motorcycling through the roads of Washington and British Columbia. Although we were about to embark on our last leg … Continue reading →
Switchbacks – Use Caution
Published on 2012-03-04 14:01:22
That’s odd – why would they warn you about switchbacks? Hmmm….weird… Oh, we were so looking forward to that road just outside of Clarkson, Idaho. It was 35c (that’s 102 Fahrenheit for our southern friends) and we were ready for … Continue reading →
Baja…..ah…..
Published on 2012-02-25 13:25:27
As you’ve noticed, I have not posted a ‘bitch’ in the past two weeks. Simply, I was on vacation in the Baja, California Sur. AKA Paradise. We go to Loreto which is a small town 7 hours north of the … Continue reading →
Just Married
Published on 2012-02-04 19:44:50
Just Married Best trip of my Bitch Pad life….our honeymoon on the motorcycle. Yes, with the lacy sign I made my new husband attach to our knapsack on the back saying “Just Married”. I believe it was then that he … Continue reading →
D.O.T.
Published on 2012-01-28 13:38:25
The best part? The view…well sort of…I mean you wouldn’t want to have neck problems and sit on the Bitch Pad. Afterall, if you could only look forward the view would be nothing short of boring. Only so much time … Continue reading →
Turn Right
Published on 2012-01-19 22:07:34
Travelling with friends is the best. Not only does it give you another Bitch Pad companion but you can have fun watching them ahead of you or knowing they have your Pad behind you. We travel with one couple every … Continue reading →
Rain Ninja
Published on 2012-01-09 12:34:33
Rain….ugh. I never said the Bitch Pad would be all rosie and sunny. I swear when rain hits my exposed face I am being stabbed my 100 miniature ninjas who are convinced acupuncture is good for my cheeks. Not to … Continue reading →
Back Seat Rider
Published on 2011-12-29 23:25:09
Nothing worse than being a back seat driver….so imagine being a back “Bitch Pad” rider! Exasperating to my husband…afterall, who’s go the 37 years riding experience and who is the one in general terms “is just along for the ride”? … Continue reading →
What is the Bitch Pad?
Published on 2011-12-10 19:31:22
Welcome to the inaugural entry of “The Bitch Pad” blog. For those of you ladies who ride as a passenger on the back of your partner, husband, boyfriend, or other’s motorcycle, you have more than likely heard the term “Bitch … Continue reading →