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Truth or Consequences

alisa — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:20 +0000

My friend Charlene rode out from California to NM to visit. Sweet my oh my–after a two month hiatus from riding it feels good to be back on the bike. I feel like I am reborn.

Here’s an interesting picture I took in Chloride, NM…

Motorcycle Tours Teaching Touring for Women Article Published in BMW’s ON Magazine

alisa — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:47:51 +0000

Are you a woman that rides a motorcycle? Do you dream of taking longer rides? Or riding by yourself?? Are you needing encouragement and support to go for longer rides and have more fun while riding?

If so, my Women’s Motorcycle Touring Article was published in BMW’s ON magazine this month…check it out, and email me at Alisa@MotoAdventureGal.com if you are interested in support with your touring with us this year!

Continental Divide Ride article published in ADVmoto magazine

alisa — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:25:21 +0000

Ever thought of traversing the United States from Canada to Mexico following the Continental Divide?

Well…Edward and I rode just that route a couple of summers ago. Here is the story of that ride.

Adventure Motorcycle Magazine (ADVmoto = http://www.adventuremotorcycle.com/ is available in major magazine racks now ) just published our story.

PERFECT TIMING!

Shortly I am going to announce dates for a woman-only dual sport Continental Divide Ride…

Adventure Motorcycle Dual Sport News Magazine - Continental Divide Ride Motorcycle Adventure

Happy New Year (2012)

alisa — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:02:26 +0000

Happy New Year Everyone!

I’m not so fond of resolutions, so instead I will put forth my intentions for 2012:

1. Strive to be happy, healthy and FIT!

2. Start a newsletter for motorcycle adventurers.

3. RUN A CONTINENTAL DIVIDE MOTORCYCLE TOUR for women. There’ I’ve always said that if you speak it aloud, that’s the first step in committing to achieving something. Look for an announcement with dates for 2012.

A Thousand Blessings to you in the coming year!

Christmas Day

alisa — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:34:11 +0000

Well, I came to Roswell so I could ride my motorcycle year-round. Turns out they are having a record-breaking winter (this is our second snow storm) and this time we got over 12″ of snow.

Probably not too remarkable to my friends in New England, but for this gal that’s trying to avoid winter, well, it didn;t quite work out that way. Nonetheless, it is gorgeous here and I wouldn’t trade my spot on this ranch for any other adventure (I might, however, if this snow keeps up…)

Here are some wintry pics…At least it feels like Christmas! Have a Merry Holiday everyone!

Merry Christmas!!!

alisa — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:19:53 +0000

MotoAdventureGal says Merry Christmas from Roswell, NM

Always carry heated motorcycle gear on board!

alisa — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:02:12 +0000

Finally got on the bike yesterday after a 3 week hiatus…man it felt good. I only rode about 40 miles before the wind chill got to me…misjudged the temp and didn’t have the Warm ‘N Safe on board. Note to self: ALWAYS CARRY ELECTRICS!!!

Visiting Carlsbad Caverns (NM)

alisa — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:24:14 +0000

Yesterday I went with my New Mexico hosts to Carlsbad, NM. First, we took a walk along the Pecos River

Pecos River Walk, Carlsbad, NM

Ah, Thanksgiving. Yes, I ate too much food.

Two plates becasue I never grew out of not wanting my food to touch.

but then I got to walk it off visiting Carlsbad Caverns.

MotoAdventureGal at Carlsbad Caverns 2012

If you have never been there, let me tell you it is awe-inspiring. Called the Eighth wonder of the World, the subterranean beauty will take your breath way (even if the 750′ elevator ride or 1.2 mile hike into its depths does not).

Enjoy the pictures!

Rangers say no gum, food, drink, or touching these beautiful and delicate formations.

By the way, there is no colored light in the Caverns: all the colors you see are the natural colors of the rocks.

Thanksgiving 2011

alisa — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:04:08 +0000

It’s Thanksgiving today, an I am starting the day making a list of all the things I am grateful for:

-Beautiful Sunrises

-New Friends

-Old Friends that Love and Support me No Matter WHAT!

-New Places to Explore

-A cozy house with a comfy bed

-~~Trumpeter Swans~~ Nope, it was a flock of Sandhill cranes that flew overhead today!

-A farm full of fuzzy animals to spoil

-Bright Shiny KTMs

Today I’m off to Carlsbad with my new friends Linda and Steve. We’re having a turkey dinner out and then visiting Carlsbad Caverns. ‘m a lucky gal!

Wishing everyone a beautiful day and the love of friends and family!

~MAG (Alisa)

On the Road with Igor

alisa — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:02:36 +0000

Change of plans last week via a serendipitous email, and instead of riding to the Anza-Borrego desert I met up with my friend Igor and we spent four days riding from the LA area to the Bay area. A considerable feat seeing that he lives in Thailand. We just happened to be in the same place going the same direction at the same time. Highlights of our time together included the Bristlecone Pine Forest and Yosemite, as well as stealth camping IN BEAR COUNTRY (my favorite!)

Remember Igor? He’s Igorshen on ADVrider, and we first met in El Salvador on New Year’s Day 2010, and then later we rode into the Darien together.

Igor is a fantastic photographer, and I am happy to have some really nice pics of me riding. Thanks Igor!