Meet Charlie!!!
| What is your name (or your nick name) | Charlie |
| What are your preferred pronouns? | She/her |
| When did you become a member? | January 2021 |
| What bike do you ride (or hope to ride)? | I just bought a 2014 Hyosung GV650 which I am looking forward to taking on some adventures with DOBM. I typically ride sports bikes though. |
| How long have you been riding? And what got you interested? | I have been riding for almost 10 years. One of my earliest memories is sitting on bikes at a bike shop and revving their engines at the age of 3. I have been hooked ever since. I got my learners as soon as I turned 18 and got my licence before my car licence. |
| What is your favourite song and why? | High Hopes by David Gilmour / Pink Floyd. It gives me a sense of nostalgia and I get goosebumps and lost in it. The sliding guitar solo is so intensely beautiful – basically it’s a masterpiece. |
| Where’s your favourite place in the world? | My parent’s place on the Mornington Peninsula. They live in a beautiful beach house down surrounded by bush and they have a path which leads to the ocean, it’s a really peaceful and wholesome place to spend time with family. I also love India and Japan. |
| What is so empowering to you about riding a motorcycle? And how has riding transformed other areas of your life? | I feel alive when I am riding and the adrenaline, freedom and awareness I get of myself and my surroundings makes me appreciate life. |
| What is the best advice you’ve ever been given? | Put golden rings around people. The way someone treats you is a reflection of how they feel about themselves. |
| What gets you out of bed on a Sunday morning? | A run and brunch with the Melbourne Frontrunners Group, or an exciting road trip. |
| What’s your life motto? | Magic happens when you step out of your comfort zone. |
| Which pride parade would you love to ride in? | New York or San Francisco. |
| What do you wish other people knew about DoBM? | It’s an amazing and very welcoming community. |
