Motorcycles, Kayaks and Family!

Aug 20, 21 and 22 – Breckenridge, CO

Gorgeous Colorado and the International Women’s Motorcycle Conference (IWMC)! After three long days in the car, we finally pulled into Tiger Run RV Resort in Breckenridge. This place was a mile long, and a mile and half deep – by far the biggest park we stayed in. Of course I never saw any of it, as we had the first space, and never went beyond it! Integrated in our space was little camping cabin, where my beloved Aunt Susie joined us for the weekend. She is a phenomenal, self-made woman who raised three gorgeous, smart daughters on her own, and has quasi-retired to just outside of Denver. She rides a Harley (at age 62) and we had to interrupt her voracious vacation schedule for a few days just to get her up to see us!

Also joining us for the IWMC was Austin’s motorcycle Posse – up from the Bay Area. The indomitable Sheri Rogers, the courageous Callie, Cynful of the Broken Down Cycle, Shug “Safety First” Ahsia, and most impressively after only four months of cycling experience, Tonja the Dual Sporter (these words all mean something to people who ride motorcycles. I ride a scooter.)

First night’s activity – The Barn Dance! I forgot the camera, so must conjure up images of female cycle riders from the world over in free straw cowboy hats learning to line dance in a dusty corral. Fabulously diverse crowd of all ages, sizes and ilks. And of course, Cal – the lone male and lone child - roping steer, petting horses, dancing to cowboy songs and having too good of a time to eat!

Second day – The Expo at IWMC. Suffice it to say Aunt Susie spent her retirement savings, Calvin scored a “Save a Horse, Ride a Harley” t-shirt and the people watching was superb! Afterwards, Sheri swung by to pick up Calvin for a moto ride (see picture), picking up a dead trout along the way, and seeing his first real-life beaver dam. That night we went to the International Street Faire, watching even more suspect dance moves and catching up with the Posse.

Third Day – my darling cousin Daphne, her niece Katy, and her two boys, Tyler and Chandler joined us for a day on the lake. We broke out the kayaks, rented a paddleboat, had a picnic and spent a wonderful day together. I love that kid (she turns 40 this year – yikes) and she is raising phenomenal kids, much like Susie. Cal was in heaven playing with big boys and ordering new people around. At one point I had to remind everyone that they do not HAVE to do as he says!

We had dinner that night in the historic town of Frisco – really a gem! It was Sat. Night Music on Main Street (where else) followed by dinner at Vinny’s – another great meal.
Pulled out early the next morning, after a fond farewell to my dear Aunt. Next stop: Sundance Utah!