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Kaitlin Gossett “Firsts”
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Kaitlin makes an appearance at her second BBBM Storytellers event in a second city with her tale of getting her first bike. If you think this is a standard getting a first bike story, nope. It starts with a lie to her parents about needing their truck to ‘help a friend move’, being told “if…
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Shannon Wilson “Firsts”
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Shannon’s first Babes in Motoland camping experience was a first in its own right; uh, did someone say abandoned short bus shower house… but it was the camaraderie of the entire trip with one hell of a group of badass biker goddesses that made the experience so impactful. From karaoke to pocket baby squirrels to…
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Tim O’Connor “Firsts”
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This cat guy found love with a motorcycle riding woman and her rescue dogs. His tale of a first love introduced us all to Bourbon, a true Paw Patrol pup, who took his job of riding in the sidecar very seriously. He was an early influencer as the subject of books, training videos, and a…
- Aprilia, Arch, blah blah blah motorcycles, BMW, BSA, Ducati, firsts, Harley Davidson, Hayabusa, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, louisville, Moto Guzzi, motorbike, motorcycle, motorcycles, Norton, Royal Enfield, stories, story, storytellers, storytelling, Suzuki, The Loon Wine Bar, Triumph, Victory, Yamaha
Eric Ratermann “Firsts”
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Eric composes an ode to motorcyclists as he recounts his firsts over the decades often started by the innocently asked question: Do you wanna go do that? From his first ride on the back of his girlfriend’s bike to setting records in Bonneville with his record holding wife to participating in the Baby Bird Dual…
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Jon Cain “Firsts”
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Jon told two stories which left us with two morals: If you’re ever presented with an opportunity to innocently prank, especially a motorcyclist, you are duty bound to do so. Always be careful where you step when you’re trying to impress someone And now you can guess what his stories of firsts are base on…
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Joel Ellegant “Firsts”
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This ironical ‘Bastard’ is a generational “Honda guy” and his life path to find this out is a long path of firsts.
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Richie Arndt “Firsts”
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So Richie did a thing, actually a bunch of things, including riding all the way to ALASKA! You will laugh, laugh some more, and start planning a trip to experience your own northern exposure. Maybe you’ll have same the luck as he does…
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Jacqui Van Ham “Firsts”
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Jacqui Van Ham owned the mic! Her tale of a lost German bike and travels through Europe without a plan are truly something to hear!
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KC Elkins “Firsts”
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Have you ever wanted to hear of an unbelievable tale that couldn’t possibly happen? KC’s tale of his first international travels are truly something to blah blah blah about and you get to hear it here!
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Sheena Weatherly “Firsts”
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Sheena blah blah blahs about a douchebag boyfriend and a secret first bike. Her tale is short, sweet, and packs a punch!
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James Kemp “Firsts”
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James Kemp reflects on a life after his first and all the people you meet because of those firsts. He reminds us that it doesn’t matter where your bike comes from, it’s “the people you meet along the way … are the people you want to have in your life.”
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Beth Geiser “Firsts”
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Beth Geiser, founder of the Lita’s of Louisville, owns the mic with her tale of a year of “Firsts” as a new rider. Her “Firsts” will remind you how it felt when you started riding!
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Matt Schmitz “Firsts”
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Matt Schmitz explains what “First” created #teambloopbloop and how you too can be a part of it!
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Joe Phillips “Firsts”
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Joe Phillips reminds us that everything is fine when we ride, even if things seem like they aren’t and have the potential to “get weird, really weird, so much weirder than you could ever know.” Joe’s list of firsts start back when he first transitioned from a skateboard punk into a British bike guy. His…
- Aprilia, Arch, blah blah blah motorcycles, BMW, BSA, Chicago, Cincinnati, common haus hall, Ducati, firsts, Harley Davidson, Hayabusa, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, louisville, Louisville Vintage Motorworks, Moto Guzzi, motorbike, motorcycle, motorcycles, Norton, Rob Haynes, Royal Enfield, stories, story, storytellers, storytelling, Suzuki, The Montrose Saloon, Travels, Triumph, Victory, Yamaha
Louisville Intro “Firsts”
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Founder, Season Clauss, and emcee, Rob Haynes, warm up the packed audience at Common Haus Hall on January 15, 2023 before an incredible set of storytellers take the mic to tell their tales of motorcycles “Firsts”.
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My first all-female group ride
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Storytellers Series: Chicago E01 Jill Sandmire, Babes Moto Lounge When I started riding there were so many firsts: first motorcycle purchase, first time riding in the actual streets, first time dropping the bike, first time putting gas in it, first time you get harassed at the gas station (like a dude bro hitting on you:…
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Two Days Post-Ride
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Storytellers Series: Chicago E01 Eric Shropshire, Quadrant Motors Maybe it’s my independent nature, however, I hate organized motorcycle rides. I’m a sport tourer, therefore, the lazy pace, the frequent stops, usually to liquor up (great idea on a motorcycle) and riders with varied experience really made them unappealing. Occasionally, I ride with a few friends…
My first sales job
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Storytellers Series: Chicago E01 Helen Tornquist, @helensmotodiaries For those of you who don’t know me, I work at a school during the school year, so I usually either travel or take on a seasonal job during the summers. Over the years I’ve been able to try out all sorts of interesting jobs from Spanish camp…
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