Lynn's 2007 Triumph Bonneville

by Lynn DuPonte
(Port Charlotte, FL USA)

Growing up in the Mojave Desert of Southern California, I rode dirt bikes and raced moto cross for years in my youth. I retired from riding to be a Mom and pit crew for my former husband. Once I turned 50 and became a grandmother, I knew I wanted to ride again. I decided to take the MSF safety course last summer and the rest is history.

The bug bit me very hard and I was reborn with my riding. I felt alive and full of life. I bought the Triumph Bonneville for emotional and practical reasons. I grew up with BSAs and Triumphs in my Dad's garage. Although the Bonneville is a little tall for me, I love the standard pegs and the fact it is relatively light to handle.

After participating in the "No Boys Allowed" ride with HD in May, I met 3 other women of similar age and we started our riding group called "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". We ride together once or twice a month and sometimes we even let the husbands tag along.