Between working as a respiratory therapist during a pandemic and raising 3 kids, I manage to ride over 10,000 miles a year during the too-short Minnesota riding season. Riding has brought me such a sense of freedom, improved my self-confidence, awakened my sense of adventure, and introduced me to an active community of motorcycle enthusiasts. I initially chose my Springfield Dark Horse based on her appearance, but the minute I sat on it and heard the rumble of the engine, I was in love.