Ashley M. shares tales of packing up and rolling out. Whether with big groups like The Litas and Babes Ride Out or just Ashely and two friends—this intrepid motorcyclist keeps her eye out for an adventure on the road and on the water.

Tell us about your riding experience. How long have you been riding, and how many bikes have you owned? How did you first become interested in riding?

My love for two wheels started at the age of ten when I got my first dirt bike. I wanted a cruiser since the movie Wild Hogs came out and got my first cruiser, the new Honda Rebel 500 just two years ago. My Rebel has taken me on the best adventures, such as Babes Ride Out, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and even down to Mexico. Living in San Diego, California is a privilege because I get to ride year-round and my bike is my daily commuter.

Have you taken any long moto trips? Tell us about them - where did you go, where did you stay, who did you ride with?

My first long motorcycle trip was for Babes Ride Out 7, from San Diego to Santa Margarita, CA. Lucky me, I was able to join the San Diego Litas. Riding through the stopped traffic of LA wasn’t fun, and then we had to ride through some fires—which made breathing with a helmet hard—but once we passed that it was an amazing ride. We did some motorcycle camping at the site for BRO so packing up to carry everything on the bike was a fun challenge. From Santa Margarita, we took a day trip to Big Sur on Highway 1, and crossed that off my bucket list. My second long moto trip was from San Diego to Yosemite with 2 good friends of mine. Riding through Yosemite is just jaw-droppingly amazing. We were boon-docking just a few minutes south of the entrance to Yosemite,  a motorcycle-approved spot where we later saw other bikers show up to camp. After a few days of exploring beautiful Yosemite, we wandered south into Sequoia National Forest where the twisties were twisties alright. Our trip ended with a ride home on good ol' Route 66.

Tell us some more about you - where do you live? What kind of work do you do?

Me, I live in (Sunny) San Diego, California. And when I’m not out on my bike, I’m out in my Jeep Wrangler hitting some trails, and camping. For a living, I administrate a marina. So yes, spending every day by the ocean has also opened my interest in sailing and I participate in a sailing race every month.

What are your hobbies - what do you enjoy doing when you're not riding?

I would say my main hobby is riding. I ride every chance I get, and having a close group of friends who ride has helped with that. However, I’m still a desert rat. I love to go out to the desert with my Jeep and have some fun on trails and go camping. If I’m not riding or out in the desert in my Jeep then I'm kayaking or jet skiing or sailing. I like to try new things, especially anything that feeds me an adrenaline rush.

Tell us about your experiences with Twisted Road - as either an owner, as a rider, or both. What do you enjoy most about being part of our community?

I think Twisted Road is awesome and I can see it growing a lot in the future. I’ve told a group of friends about Twisted Road and we're planning a motorcycle camping trip next year, and are looking to rent ADV bikes. I have also listed my personal bike for rent on the site. The community seems caring and passionate and I’m a big fan of the Twisted Road Blog.

What are your favorite rides near your hometown?

My favorite rides near home is quite a list. From San Diego to Anza Borrego, Julian, Temecula. For Something closer to San Diego I always recommend riding over the Coronado bridge down the Silver Strand to Imperial Beach. Riding to Otay Lake Road or down the 94 towards the 8. For something in the neighborhood, Balboa Park or Harbor Island.

Last question - where do you hope to ride one day?

I hope to ride everywhere one day. Lately, I’ve been thinking about Hawaii—renting a bike out there and exploring the islands.

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