Navigating the Unknown-A Story of Desire
She may have fallen in love with the two-wheeled beauties back at the tender age of 11, but it took 20 or so years before she threw her leg over one and took on the challenge of learning to ride!
Heather Lynne Herr did precisely that and shares the story with TEAM Arizona. Join the ride through a series of YouTube shorts with Ms. Herr as she explores life on two wheels and shares her experiences while riding around Arizona and the United States.
"I was eleven, maybe twelve, walking past a dealership and I was captivated by what I saw on display in that showroom window. Someday I'd own a motorcycle. Someday I would ride."
This childhood desire took a backseat for many years. No one in her family rode, and life stepped in between-college, grad school, paying down student debt. But that first love never leaves you!
In her 30’s Heather rekindle that desire and set up achievable goals to make her dream areality. She set a twelve to fifteen-month timeline to pay down her debt and save money.
The schedule and amount were possible, and the unachievable desire became a genuinely achievable dream, "Not a lot, but enough to take the class, buy my starter bike, and some gear."
Many riders come from families that ride, they often will learn early from a parent. Part of Heather’s story is that she did not grow up around motorcycles and no one in her family rides, it was a new world sparked by a passion felt at 11 years old.
It has now been years since she first threw her leg over the two-wheels of desire, and as she will say – " I’m past the point of being new!
"With that said, she is the first to tell you, she still has a lot to learn..." and a lot to experience, and that's what this series, Ms. Herr on Two Wheels, is all about. I'll be chasing down new firsts.
I'll be setting new milestones. I'll be collecting experiences and sharing those with you. The highlights and the challenges. So whether you've been riding for years, soaking up all moto things all the time, or you're just beginning to write a new chapter in your own story, I invite you to come with me as I continue my journey on two wheels."
So pick up a cup of coffee or enjoy sipping your evening drink and turn your channel to Ms. Herr on Two Wheels! https://youtu.be/zuUsZy1MHtI Happy riding!
Fun Facts:
The video published 4-9-2018 marks four years, to the month of when Ms. Herr started riding.
One of the firsts she'll be collecting as part of this... Hopping on a dirt bike for the first time!
The next video planned for release in early May, and new videos will drop quarterly (and maybe more frequently) after that.
Ms. Herr records her miles ridden in a tattoo on her arm.
Tid-Bits:
Who is TEAM Arizona: TEAM Arizona Motorcyclist Training Centers is "Your Road to Ride for Life!" From beginner to seasoned veteran, on-street or racetrack, they have courses to help you learn how to ride the "right" way and fulfill your dreams of riding a motorcycle well.
https://www.facebook.com/TEAMArizona
For more on Ms. Herr be sure to check her out on Instagram @MsHerr and follow along the YouTube Journey!
Written by Danell Lynn, Guinness World Record Rider – www.danelllynn.com, @danelllynn
Photography copyrights & Images Ms. Herr and TEAM AZ