Welcome!

As this is the first time that we've met, I believe introductions are in order.  I am Susan.  I've had some nicknames in the past, but nothing that really sounds tough enough to be the author of a blog entitled "Bike(r) Chic(k) Blog," so Susan I shall be.

Just so we're clear, I harbor no illusions that I am a hardcore biker.  I've owned my motorcycle, a 2001 Honda Shadow VLX, for a couple of months now.  My husband, Shad, bought his Yamaha V-star in June.  Looking back, I think it's a darn good thing we didn't get bikes before now.  The kids would have been taken by DCFS for neglect, ASPCA would have the dogs and the house would have been in foreclosure.  I'm gonna let you in on a little secret folks - this riding stuff is FUN!  I mean badass.  Tough.  Cool.  Whatever.

**And that, folks, is why I'm never going to pass for hardcore.**

Let's share my expectations for this blog so there aren't any little surprises along the way.  This is going to be my talk about riding, plan out some trips, show off my gear, share some ride pics and maybe post some motorcycle-related accessories that I plan to develop space.  You'll probably get a little Maxwell motorcycle history, too, since my sister and I are third-generation riders, and you can count on getting a liberal dose of my general ramblings. 

To recap, you can expect to see these things in my upcoming posts:
-Motorcycle pictures
-Plans for motorcycle trips
-Pictures of my family and friends on or near motorcycles
-Stories about motorcycles
-Motorcycle-related accessories (maybe)

You can safely assume that you will not see these things in my upcoming posts:
-Pictures of me in a bikini
-Stories about standing in line at the grocery store
-Anything related to Lady Gaga
-References to big naked hairy dudes playing handball in a jello pit
-Weiner dog races featuring poo-flinging monkey jockeys

The first four things on the not list will not be featured because they are either disgustingly gross, completely inappropriate or entirely overplayed.  The last thing on the not list, sadly, is not included because I feel it is inappropriate (because let's face it, that scenario would be awesome anywhere, anytime) but because I simply cannot find pictures, videos or stories about such a thing happening.  Mad super rockstar points if anyone can find something like that and send it to me!

Okay, I believe that you have been fairly informed/warned of what's going to be going on here.  Proceed at your own risk.....