“I was born into a car, boat, and racing obsessed family in Northern California. From slot car tracks in the garage to dirt track sprint cars at Hangtown Speedway, our family spent almost every weekend at the track or on the water.  

So when, on a cold winters’ night in the kitchen of our home in Bend, Oregon, I told my husband, Tony, that I thought our lives needed more adrenaline and that we ought to get motorcycles, it didn’t come as a surprise – to him or our families. He was fully IN! Six months after that fateful night in the kitchen, we were riding the Oregon BDR. I was 42 when we started riding, but I feel like it’s been a lot longer – in the best way!  

With the very good fortune to be living in Bend, we spent the majority of time riding off-road in all kinds of conditions. It’s still my favorite type of riding and Roscoe (my KTM450EXC) has been, mostly, kind and forgiving of my abuse. I’m 56 now, but when I’m on Roscoe, I feel like a kid again. It’s the best feeling to be dirty, tired, and covered in mud! I love riding solo, but my favorite riding partner is my husband, and we are fortunate to share a lot of fun and adventure.  

My favorite place to ride is Baja, and we’ve been up and down and over and back many times. I was lucky to find my husband and best friend when I was 18 years old and, after 33 years of marriage, there is no one I’d rather be with. We have two precious daughters together; they encourage our riding adventures and understand that when we’re in the backcountry “no news is good news”.  

Our whole family shares a passion for the outdoors and especially for National Parks – we’ve been to over 30 and had the awesome privilege to hike the John Muir Trail with our youngest daughter. We had hoped to participate in Rally for Rangers last year but were unable. This year, after having to wait, we are more excited than ever. We are very honored to have this opportunity to support National Parks in Mongolia and look forward to sharing a rare and special experience with other like-minded riders. This is going to be AWESOME!!!”