Bios InfoBios2.htmlMelissa's Bio HOMETOWN: North Ridgeville, Ohio RIDE: Harley 1200 Sportster RIDING SINCE: 1999 HOME LIFE: Long-time partner and 13 year old son PROFESSION: Surgical Technologist MESSAGE FROM PAST DIRECTOR:
Like many women, I was tired of waiting for someone to take me for a ride, so I learned how to ride. Hoping to get a new bike soon! Riding gives me a stress relief that nothing else can compare to. I am part of the Rumble Pack in hopes of building friendships and memories with my gals!
Janet K's Bio HOMETOWN: Parma, OH RIDE: 2004 Honda Shadow 600 RIDING SINCE: 1998 HOMELIFE: Single and looking for Mr. Right PROFESSION: Accounting INTERESTS: Meeting new friends, riding, road trips to anywhere, vacations, anything outdoors. Joining Women On Wheels has been a great opportunity to fulfill some of my interests!
Denise's Bio HOMETOWN: Northfield, OH RIDE: Honda Shadow 600cc RIDING SINCE: 2005 Riding Seasons HOMELIFE: Domestic Partner, 29 and 23 year old daughters and a son who is 26 years old. PROFESSION: RN INTERESTS: Love to travel and love animals
Janet R's Bio HOMETOWN: Berlin Heights, Ohio RIDE: 2004 Harley Road King RIDING SINCE: 2003 Riding Seasons HOME LIFE: Married to a motorcycle enthusiast, 2 adult stepchildren, 1 grandson. PROFESSION: Medical professional - 20 years ASSOCIATIONS: Joined WOW 2006 INTERESTS: Vary, musician, cruiser, country not city Husband, Gaither, is a Support Member
Terrie's Bio HOMETOWN: North Ridgeville, OH RIDE: 2006 HD Road Glide
(4th Ride / Learned on a 440LTD Kaw) RIDING SINCE: 1983 HOMELIFE: 20+ Years married, 2 adult (kinda) children PROFESSION: Laser Production Supervisor in a Printing Company INTERESTS: Besides motorcycles . . . Handgun League, Girl Scout Volunteer/Trainer, teaching Archery and Gourmet Outdoor Cooking for different groups and Traveling when I can. Husband, Roy, is a Support Member
Ali's Bio HOMETOWN: Solon, OH RIDE: 2009 Kawasaki Custom LT named Gypsy. My new forever bike! RIDING SINCE: 2005 and many more as a “fender bunny” HOMELIFE: Married to a wonderful man, Gary, who has encouraged me to ride my own. I have a son, Ryan, who is a 5th year senior at OSU majoring in History, a stepson, Dustin, an apprentice carpenter, and a stepdaughter, Stevi. PROFESSION: Retired English/Speech teacher. Currently working as an admin. assistant for a realtor. INTERESTS: Love to travel, perform in theatrical productions, read and of course RIDE.
Red's Bio HOMETOWN: Amherst, OH RIDE: 2008 Honda Goldwing 1800CC Trike Conversion RIDING SINCE: 1974 HOMELIFE: Widow with 5 dogs PROFESSION: LPN (working in nursing facility) INTERESTS: I am a Lion, do two monthly newsletters, active in my church and sing in the choir. Like to camp in my pop-up trailer. Active in veterans groups – especially the Marines. Significant other, Leo, is a Support Member
Chris P's Bio HOMETOWN: North Royalton, OH RIDE: 2008 Harley Dyna Wide Glide 1500cc RIDING SINCE: 2005 HOMELIFE: Single living PROFESSION: Licensed Massage Therapist studying to be a Nurse INTERESTS: Campfires in the back by the river. When I can’t ride by bike, I fill my truck tank and try to get “lost” on the roads going anywhere. After all, you’re never really lost. "There is no better feeling and healing on Earth, ...than the open Wind"
Joanne's Bio HOMETOWN: Oberlin, OH RIDE: 2000 Honda 750 Shadow RIDING SINCE: 2006 HOMELIFE: Divorced, 4 grown children PROFESSION: Nurse INTERST: Skiing, white water kayaking, sea kayaking, bicycling, bowling, golfing, traveling, movies, contra dancing, swing dancing, running, swimming and mountain climbing. Significant other, Daryl, is a Support Member
Annie's Bio HOMETOWN: Denver, CO RIDE: 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 -Ali's old ride! RIDING SINCE: 2008 HOMELIFE: PROFESSION: Legal Secretary INTERESTS: School takes up most of my free time. Otherwise, riding in the summer and skiing in the winter, exploring Cleveland, trying new food and going to new places.
Christy's Bio HOMETOWN: Amherst, OH RIDE: 2003 HD Dyna Low Rider 1450cc RIDING SINCE: 1999 HOMELIFE: Married 25 years, 2 daughters and 2 step-children, 5 grandchildren – daughter and 2 grandchildren living with us along with 3 labs. PROFESSION: Business Manager for a Dental office and helping my husband run a concrete business INTERESTS: Gardening, riding, boating, cooking, canning, stain glass, drafts and reading.
Marsha's Bio HOMETOWN: Bay Village, OH RIDE: BMW K1200 LT w/Hannigan sidecar RIDING SINCE: 1969 (side cars since 1983) HOMELIFE: Married, all children are canines PROFESSION: Retired from Counseling Profession INTERESTS: Sea kayaking, traveling, volunteer work with therapy dogs, sewing, home refinishing projects and sipping on a cool crisp glass of Chardonnay. Husband, Jim, is a Support Member
Celeste's Bio HOMETOWN: Amherst, OH RIDE: 2006 HD Sportster Low 1200 cc RIDING SINCE: 2004 and hoping to log a lot more miles HOMELIFE: Still married after 20 years to hubby, Brian. 3 grown kids and 5 grandkids PROFESSION: Nurse - (also work at a winery part-time) INTERESTS: Reading, shell collecting, beach vacations, wine, politics, movies, fishing, boating and traveling. This picture is me at Custer State Park in my BUFFALO PAJAMAS! We had gotten caught in hail and rain so I bought them to wear! Shortly after this picture was taken, I fell off my bike at Mount Rushmore!
Maggie's Bio HOMETOWN: Mansfield, OH - (originally NYC) RIDE: 2007 HD Heritage Softail Classic, 1584CC "Iron Angel" RIDING SINCE: 1983 HOMELIFE: Sharing my home with my best friend, 1 dog "Buddy" age 9 and 1 catfish. PROFESSION: Psychologist assistant at a prison for the state of Ohio since 1992. Have worked in counseling since 1983. INTERESTS: I like going on motorcycle trips with friends to new places and different states, while exploring scenic roads. I LIVE FOR WEEKENDS!
Susan B's Bio HOMETOWN: North Olmsted, OH RIDE: 2007 Yamaha Virago 250 RIDING SINCE: 2007 HOMELIFE: Married 29 years / 4 children and one still at home PROFESSION: Special Education Teacher
INTERESTS: Reading, family things, kayaking, hiking (or just walking my dogs)
Linda K's Bio HOMETOWN: Parma, OH RIDE: 2007 MD Softtail 1600CC RIDING SINCE: 2008 HOMELIFE: My cat and I causing havoc on Parma by rolling in catnip and running naked through the streets!! PROFESSION: Occupational Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation INTERESTS: Camping and all outdoor activities Significant other, Steve, is a Support Member
Joyce's Bio HOMETOWN: Strongsville, OH RIDE: 97 Suzuki Savage 650 LS RIDING SINCE: Endorsement since 1983, but got first bike in 2008 PROFESSION: Freelance Musician / Stringbass INTERESTS: Kenpo Karate, kayaking, cats, handguns, outdoors, Green Energy, recycling and gardening. Significant other, Valerie, is a Support Member
Carolyn's Bio HOMETOWN: Cleveland Hts., OH RIDE: 2004 Suzuki GZ250 RIDING SINCE: April 2008 HOMELIFE: Single and caring for “parents” with health issues. PROFESSION: Self-employed chiropractor and photographer INTERESTS: Hiking, bicycling, crafts, web design, photography and puzzles. Love to try most anything new and have a wide variety of interests between art and fixing things. Would love to adopt a child. Love woodworking, museums, art fairs, festivals of all kinds - you name it, I probably have tried it. Into metaphysics and spirituality.
Melissa R's Bio HOMETOWN: Euclid, OH (originally Denver, CO) RIDE: 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750 RIDING SINCE: July 2007 HOMELIFE: I am married and we have two furry daughters. PROFESSION: Computer programmer analyst. INTERESTS: Pretty much anything to do with computers. Music of all kinds and photography. My dogs are my furry daughters and the furry loves of my life. Shey is trying to get her therapy dog certification. Involved in the Lupus Foundation. I'm having a ball playing with this website!! I love working on it!
Pam's Bio HOMETOWN: Akron, OH RIDE: 2002 HD 883 Sportster RIDING SINCE: 2008 HOMELIFE: Patient boyfriend that doesn’t mind me taking off on a whim to ride. Kids are out of the house and now it’s MY turn to have fun. Have 6 grandchildren. PROFESSION: Management Assistant at a hospital INTERESTS: I sew, making everything from pillow covers and curtains to wedding dresses and coats - it keeps me from going stir crazy in the winter. Previously owned a gift shop for 10 years. Love the smell of a good cook-out. Ride a 3-seater waverunner but it takes back seat to riding my bike. Staying busy with grandchildren . . . don’t remember my kids being this much fun.
Char's Bio HOMETOWN: Elyria, OH RIDE: 1995 HD Heritage Softtail 1340cc RIDING SINCE: 2006 HOMELIFE: Single, 2 children in college. Mostly a mom in a major life transition, learning to take care of me. PROFESSION: Registered Nurse, team manager of a dialysis team. INTERESTS: Love to camp, research my heritage, read and sew.
Dee's Bio HOMETOWN: Mansfield, OH RIDE: 2003 Yamaha V-Star 650cc RIDING SINCE: 2003 HOMELIFE: Living with my best friend. Have one daughter (senior in high school). PROFESSION: Cook at the high school INTERESTS: I like going on motorcycle trips with all the new friends I have met and the words "ROAD TRIP" have a totally new meaning to me. "ON THE ROAD AGAIN" I can say this, I KNOW I have NEVER had so much FUN before!!! I also make greeting cards using rubber stamps as a hobbie.
Michelle B's Bio HOMETOWN: Cleveland, OH RIDE: 2009 Harly Fatboy 600 cc RIDING SINCE: 1989 HOMELIFE: Single with 2 cats and live in the Tremont Area. Been in Ohio for 3 years. Originally from Atlanta, GA and Florida. PROFESSION: Banking and Engineer; Sr. Vice President INTERESTS: Photography, entertaining friends, and performing community service. I like to travel and shop!
Schaf's Bio HOMETOWN: Lakewood, OH RIDE: 2001 Honda Shadow VLZ 600 cc RIDING SINCE: 2006 PROFESSION: Medical Technologist/Massage Therapist INTERESTS: Sailing (NCWSA - Women's Sailing), Biking, Hiking, Boating, Fihsing, and belong to a ski club. Call me if you're riding!!
Cheryl's Bio HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, OH RIDE: 2009 Honda Shadow Aero 750 RIDING SINCE: Before 1998 HOMELIFE: Married with 3 grown children and 1 fabulous grandchild!!! PROFESSION: Senior Distribution Associate for Electric Utility INTERESTS: Riding my bike with my husband and friends, Camping, Tai Chi Chaun & Karate, and Geneology. Husband Jeff is a support member
Josee's Bio HOMETOWN: Mogadore, OH, Born in Quebec, Canada RIDE: Yamaha V-twin 950 (2009) & Yamaha R6 (1999) RIDING SINCE: 1972-73 HOMELIFE: Married, have a grown daughter that lives in Pittsburgh. PROFESSION: Retired programmer analyst, now full time realtor and loving it! INTERESTS: Interested in having summer all year long... Too bad that doesn’t work with Ohio! Love life and everything that goes with it!
I have many affinities and talents when I feel like it! :)
Laura's Bio HOMETOWN: Garfield Heights, OH RIDE: 04 Honda Shadow 1100cc RIDING SINCE: 2007 HOMELIFE: Living with my partner, Shirley, and 2 cats PROFESSION: Student, Criminal Justice Major INTERESTS: Enjoy fixing up our house, cooking, working on our bikes and riding them. Love to watch birds and have a number of bird feeders around the yard. Enjoy hard labor or anything physical … play on a ladies football league, softball and whatever else I can get into. Like hanging our with my partner and watching movies or a romantic dinner. We like nature and all it has to offer.
Deb (Sarv)'s Bio HOMETOWN: Lakewood, OH RIDE: 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 RIDING SINCE: 1990 HOMELIFE: Newly single living in an apartment with my new cat - buddy. PROFESSION: Obstetrical Coordinator INTERESTS: Anything! Mostly film festivals, Cleveland Public Theater, street art, theater, golf, square dancing, line dancing ... LOVE "THE BLUES"!
Carol T's Bio HOMETOWN: North Royalton, OH RIDE: 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom RIDING SINCE: 2001 HOMELIFE: Married since the dawn of time to a great, tolerant former rider. One kid still at home and the rest grown and gone. PROFESSION: Corporate Attorney INTERESTS:Working four days a week so I can ride the other days! Besides riding, I LOVE food and wine (both eating and cooking). Knitting fills the winter months.
Pat's (Trish) Bio HOMETOWN: Berea, OH RIDE: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard 805cc RIDING SINCE: 2008 HOMELIFE: Was married 18 years and lost my husband in 2007. Am working on finding what I like and don’t like in life. Have found biking to be an activity that I can do my myself or meeting others with the same interest. Am looking forward to many more years of this activity. PROFESSION: Medical Billing INTERESTS: Enjoy walking and working around my house . Used to have an interest in boating, but that takes lots of money and that went when my husband past away. Am still searching for my purpose and what I like to do.
Karen R's Bio HOMETOWN: Grafton, OH RIDE: 2003 Harley Sportster 1200cc RIDING SINCE: 2006 HOMELIFE: Married to Jack who is very supportive of my riding. PROFESSION: Machine operator INTERESTS: Spending time with family and friends. Quiet nights with a fire and glass of wine is my idea of a perfect life.
Valerie's Bio HOMETOWN: Strongsville, OH RIDE: 2009 Buddy Italia 150cc RIDING SINCE: 2010 PROFESSION: Medical Field INTERESTS: Kayaking, cats & dogs, thrift stores, seeing the metro & National parks, working out at the gym and folk dancing.
Teri M's Bio HOMETOWN: Brunswick, OH RIDE: 2009 HD Softail RIDING SINCE: 1998 HOMELIFE: Living quietly on 5 acres with husband of 30 years with 4 labs and 1 cat. 2 sons, one daughter and one wonderful grandchild who loves to visit because we have a 4-wheeler, have bonfires, a trampoline and a pond he can fish in. PROFESSION: Nurse INTERESTS: Many interests including family, friends, cooking, gardening, canning, reading movies, veteran organizations (my son is a Marine currently deployed), needle work, hiking and traveling.
Holly's Bio HOMETOWN: Mentor, OH RIDE: 2005 Honda Rebel 250cc RIDING SINCE: 2010 HOMELIFE: Have been married for 10 years with 4 cats and got my first 2-wheeler in August and so far I LOVE IT! PROFESSION: Graphic Designer INTERESTS: Motor and quad riding, scrapbooking, working out, cooking and baking
Renae D's Bio HOMETOWN: Lakewood, OH RIDE: 95 Honda Shadow 600 RIDING SINCE: 2008 PROFESSION: Bean Counter INTERESTS: Things that begin with an "S" seem to interest me ... Scuba, snow and water ski and crewing on a J30 Sailboard as foredeck for Club races and regattas.
Roy's Bio HOMETOWN: North Ridgeville, OH RIDE: 2000 Harley Road King RIDING SINCE: 1960's HOMELIFE: Retired from General Motors ... don't tell me about the car, I installed machinery to make the cars! PROFESSION: INTERESTS:
Kenneth's Bio HOMETOWN: Euclid, OH RIDE: 2007 Honda Shadow Saber 1100cc RIDING SINCE: 2007 HOMELIFE: Married to Melissa R, two dogs PROFESSION: Lead Driver INTERESTS:
Lucy's Bio HOMETOWN: Amherst, OH RIDE: Her ride of choice is her mama's Red Goldwing Trike, but she will fender bunny on any bike. RIDING SINCE: She joined the pack last year as a child membership. HOMELIFE: Lucy is a four year old chinese crested hairless, a rescue. Spent the first year of her life in a cage, and like the rest of the pack, does not even want anything but the open road. Although she has two sisters and three brothers, she is the only biker-dog in the family. PROFESSION: Looking cute and giving lots of cuddles. INTERESTS: Handsome furry guys, the open road and long trips with her Rumble Pack family!
