Featured Riders 001 + 002

Cindy & Judith

From North Georgia to Chicago to Santa Monica and back — nearly 6,000 miles of smiles, laughter, and adventure.

Meet Cindy and Judith. Two riders with more than 70 years of combined experience, thousands of miles behind them, and a friendship forged not just by chrome and asphalt, but by trust, grit and shared freedom.

RIDERS 001 & 002

How It All Started

What began as Cindy's epic retirement ride turned into her "Freedom Ride at 66" when life took an unexpected turn — and she chose the road instead of the setback.

Judith didn't hesitate. "When Cindy said, 'Let's ride Route 66,' the only question left was “When are we heading out?"

This wasn't a bucket list ride. This was a reset button, a soul-clearing adventure, and a promise to choose joy again.

The Machines

Cindy

2014 Indian Chief Vintage (#401)
"Warrior"

Judith

2015 Suzuki V-Strom 650
"Homer"

Favorite Roads & Stops

  • Arizona Hwy 87 → Payson

  • Hwy 38 → San Bernardino

  • The Oatman Run

When the Road Tests You

  • Cindy's speedo died and strangers helped her fix it.

  • Judith picked up a cotter pin in her tire and got it repaired two cities later.

Riding in Sync

Both alpha riders. Both planners. Rhythm earned, not forced.

After decades of friendship and countless miles together, Cindy and Judith have developed an unspoken language on the road — hand signals, mirror glances, and an intuitive understanding of when to push forward and when to pull over.

When It Hit Them

Judith: "Somewhere on day two… we're on our biggest adventure yet."

Cindy felt it in the rhythm of each day — the sunrise starts, the roadside stops, the evening conversations over cold drinks in small-town America.

Life on Two Wheels

Judith started young; Cindy started at 39. Both found parts of themselves on the road.

For these two riders, motorcycling isn't just a hobby — it's a way of life. It's therapy, freedom, and community all rolled into one.

Advice for Other Women Riders

  1. Take short trips first to build confidence.

  2. Chase moments, not miles.

  3. Bring earplugs — your ears will thank you.

  4. Don't wait. The road is calling now.

What’s Next

Red River Gorge

Eye of the Dragon

Daniel Boone National Forest

Alaska someday

Every rider defines “Forge the Ride” differently.

For Cindy and Judith, it meant this:

“Pick a spot… none of us know our expiration date."

— Judith

"Sometimes you follow the radiator and figure it out."

— Cindy

To Cindy & Judith — You remind the rest of us why we ride. Thank you for forging the ride.