Daytona Bike Week 2012

Hot Bikes, KickAss Bands, Booze Flowin, Babes, and Special Events….the kickoff party for the 2012 riding season is almost here….

Daytona Bike Week 2012

March 9 – 18 2012

Even tho old school bikers know bike week in Daytona has changed alot from its original image and spirit held back in the early years, it signals the beginning of a new riding season for many riders across the country. Even those who ride, but don’t attend the week long party, feel the energy this rally seems to spread throughout the riding community. I think it’s safe to say, everyone in that community knows of it, when it is, where it is, and what is going on there. I also think, all riders, whether they are old school, hardcore, weekend warriors, or just enthusiasts, would feel a loss in one sense or another if Bike Week were to disappear.

This rally probably has the biggest love/hate opinion swing of any of the rallies held across the country. Most old school riders resent the corporations taking over and showing their presence everywhere you go. They resent the local law enforcement breathing down their necks on every issue. Rules, rules, and more rules. There’s resentment against all the plastic and fashion show riders that seem to be taking over the event they started back in 1937. Crowds are large, lines long and gawkers in abundance. They will all agree, this event is nothing like it used to be.

But for many riders, the change is ok. This event is the first big rally of the year. The first chance to enjoy the company of other riders from around the country. The first chance to raise a beer and kick back with so many others in the riding community. The weather usually co-operates and is a welcomed break from the closed in, stir crazy feelings that come with every winter. It’s a party, with people we may not know, but most times, respect and understand. I truly believe, it’s for this reason Daytona Bike week draws such a large number of participants.

Although we half resent all the corp muscle being thrown around, we should thank them for all the sponsored events and entertainment they bring to this rally. There may be resentment towards the Corp bike builders, but they still bring bikes we enjoy seeing and picking apart. It may be an entirely different style rally then years ago, but I can accept that. Knowing what to expect, and not expect, is half the battle in finding a good time. The rally changes don’t change who you are, who you prefer to kick back, BS, and drink with, or how strongly you feel about your true brothers and sisters in the riding community. If you have a need to bitch about the changes in Daytona, look me up. You can bitch all you need to about the price of the beer you are buying me 

Next writing, I want to toss around some info on events that look interesting. Not sure which I will check out, which I will pass on. Getting sidetracked by good friends is usually a great, welcomed plan buster. All I know for sure, is no plan is the best plan at rallies. No schedules, no commitments, just take it as it comes. But let’s see what’s going on there, maybe I’ll get there.

Truely Biker Babes

Let's look at the other higher respected level of Biker Babes. The impressive number of females who are now riding their own. Ladies? I am truly envious of all YOU Biker Babes!

I read an article from the New York Times that talked about this. I don't normally read those kind of papers, but this was sitting there and I picked it up and was actally surprised to see an article about lady riders.

Harley-Davidson’s chief executive, James L. Ziemer talked about how 50% of the population is female and there is pent-up demand. He talked about how Harley wanted to remove the barriers. So they are producing more motorcycles that are low to the ground so women can plant their feet firmly on the ground. Making seats narrower, clutches softer, adjusting handlebars and windshields to make bikes more comfortable for smaller riders. About 12 percent of all Harley motorcycle sales are to women, roughly 32,000 new bikes in 2006.

Harley is advertising in women’s magazines with a striking black-and-white image of a rider using the chrome plating on a bike as a makeup mirror.

I find the fact that Harley implies even these wonderful biker babes have a need to make sure their makeup is in place...takes me back to that image of what some think Biker Babes are all about. It's not a bad thing. It's actually a testimonial to all true Biker Babes......they know how to look good, even after a ride in the wind! But there is sooooooooooo much more. We'll get into more of that here soon.

I just want to say, I am so in awe of these real biker babes. While I am very content to sharing the chrome...I envy them.

Woman from all walks of life...turning their backs to conventional backseat thinking...standing strong and taking a ride of their own. No one would doubt these woman are truly Biker Babes.

Defining Biker Babes

I, personally, don't think there is a categorized group of people out there that can bring an image to mind but yet, so widely vary in description , as the category of biker babes. There are tons of sites on the internet that will show you pictures of scantily clothed woman wearing leather and lace, draping themselves all over a Harley motorcycle and then tag them as biker babes for your enjoyment. AHHHHHHH The internet fantasy angle!!!!! Forget the fantasy! We are trying to find out what the REAL Biker Babes are all about.

Recently, a good friend of mine introduced me to one of his friends and added a comment to the introduction. He stated "This is Pam, one of the real biker babes" Hmmmmmm that surprised me. Yes, I love to ride Yes I am not easily intimidated by big burly guys in leather and chains. I actually love them. Yes, I can have an attitude and be a lady at the same time. BUT!!!!!! #1 I never show my tits,#2 I never wear a leather thong with only chaps. #3 I don't buy into that "Ass,Gas, Or Grass for a ride" way of thinking. #4 I am not wild and carefree. Those are all images I have heard associated with biker babes. One of the REAL Biker Babes???? Now that is interesting to me. I know what I am about, know what I like. The surprising thing to me, was hearing that statement from a man who I would have thought had other ideas of what exactly biker babes were all about.

So now I am going to search out an answer to a simple question regarding biker babes. I am sure I will get a variety of descriptions.They will all prove to be interesting.

I post this question to you first. Feel free to comment on this blog question.We really want to hear from you. I will also be asking this question to a wide range of people, to see how they see Biker Babes. The question is simple.

If you were invited to a party, and the host told you: "There will be a lot of Biker Babes at this party!!!" What image of biker babes do you have run thru your mind?

Tell us what you consider deserving for the label of Biker Babes. What personalities if they were real biker babes? What would you expect to be at that party. I will be presenting that question to both men and woman. It should be fun to hear what people have to say. Then grab a beer and come back to Biker Babes for some of the responses.

Biker Babes: Let's Get Started

OK, so you want to be seen as a member in the sisterhood known as biker babes . What does it take? It's not about riding on the back of a motorcycle on weekends, or buying a new leather coat or chaps. It's all about attitude.

Before doing anything to convert your image, the things you need to learn have to do with bike safety. I can tell you, I have seen many self-tagged biker babes get off the backseat of their man's Harley right in the path of traffic. Girl! I want to tell you, you do that and all that make-up you took time to apply so carefully is going to be colored red with a gravel dusting. And those fancy leathers you bought to fit into the biker babes role, are going to be spread all over the street. You want to be seen as a biker babe? You'll get more attention then you ever expected being included in that sisterhood of airhead biker babes.

I have watched some woman, try so hard to look so natural on the back of a bike, it's almost scary. One comes to mind and is #1 on my idiot list. Here is this supposed seasoned member of the biker babes sisterhood. Sitting all primped up on the back of this brand new Harley. Her man driving down a city street full of traffic in both directions. Here, the obvious new member of Miss Biker Babes was...bouncing up and down on the back seat, swaying to the music from his tank tunes, waving to folks driving by as if she were in some parade. Personally, I would have liked to see him pull over, kick her ass off the bike, and make her walk for putting him in the position of danger. Seasoned biker babes have no need to make sure everyone sees them, to the point of jeopardizing a rides safety. True biker babes can ride and flow so well with the bike, the rider does not even know they are back there.

Learn safety! True Biker Babes and true Bikers, can pick you out of any crowd as a "self proclaimed" Biker Babe just by the things you do in regards to safety on a bike. It's all about the RIDE, not about you trying to dress your way into the biker babes world.

Thanks for stopping by. More to come about Biker Babes, attitude, and the love of "knees in the breeze".

Welcome to Biker Babes!

Welcome to Biker Babes Post.

Here you will get an insight to different aspects of the exclusive sisterhood known as Biker Babes. We're not talking about the self proclaimed, "shopped at that high dollar store for leather" biker babes club. I'm talking real Biker Babes. Our attitude, our insights, our thoughts on the Prissy "all dressed up for this event" biker babes. Stop by often, grab a beer and kick back, the true biker babes of the rider's world have something to say. Things we want to show you. You may learn a thing or two, you may see yourself or friends in every word we say. Whichever is the case....enjoy the ride, and welcome to Biker Babes.



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