"ME" Series...Check Out List of the "Motorcycle Elite"

I have decided to put together a list of what I call "ME"...the Motorcycle Elite! It is a list of women riders who have made a impact in the motorcycle industry. This series will include some of the most recognizable names in the industry; women who have stood strong in an industry dominated by men and left their feminine mark along the way. But its not just about celebrating those in the limelight...its about celebrating incredible women riders around the world.

So if you know a special woman rider that deserves to be on this list..please don't hesitate to send me their story!

First "ME" on the list: Charlena Beebee from Virginia Beach, VA.

Charlena Beebee is a local girl who is a Corman in the US Navy. She is an active member in her local HOG Association and and is the owner of an adorable Yellow Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail Trike. Charlena started out on a HD Sportster, but instantly fell in love with a pretty yellow trike she affectionately calls "Mello Yello". Charlena and her husband are true riders, never missing an opportunity to jump on their bikes and head out for the day. But here is the reason I picked Charlena for my "ME" Series...

Within a few weeks of coming home from a three month deployment, Charlena was called out again to assist her fellow sailors on the US Bataan...their destination? Haiti. I got a chance to see Charlena the night before her ship pulled out, she was exhausted from rushing around trying to get medical supplies for the earthquake victims in Haiti. But even though you could see the strain of the day in her eyes, she stood strong and proud. Even though she had never faced this kind of challenge before, I could see the determination on her face. My last words to her that night was that I was so proud of her, that she had more than medical skills to offer... she had a wonderful since of compassion. And one day she will remember that she made a difference to all those suffering.

Well, Charlena has been in Haiti since a few days after the earthquake. I got an e-mail from her the other day. I had a mixture of pride and sadness when I read it. She is overwhelmed with the pure tragedy she has witness. She is quickly running out of medical supplies and the overall devastation is more than she imagined. Her first days there were spent helping as many people as she could, going three days without sleep. Sleep did not offer much comfort her her either, she can still hear the cries when she closes her eyes. I said the only words I could say to her, you ARE making a difference and we are all so very proud of you.

So the first in the "ME" Series is Charlena Beebee. She is definitely one of our "Motorcycle Elite"

Again, if you would like to submit an incredible female rider for our "ME" Series..send me a story and a picture to Tami@DivaCustoms.com

End of the Season Clearance Sale!

Hey everybody...well its almost the end of winter and Diva Customs is having their big end of the season clearance sale. We have marked items up to 70% OFF! Yep...that's right...we need to make room for the new stuff coming in for the spring and that means that in-stock pants and jackets must go! Go to our website at http://www.divacustoms.com/diva_clothing_accessories.shtml to check out just some of the great items that we have on sale. Or just stop by and see all the great things Diva Customs has to for the avid rider! And don't worry guys...we have some things that might interest you too!

Holiday Parade @ the Beach 2009

Here are some pictures from the Holiday Parade @ the Beach for 2009. I want to say a great big Thank You to the members of Tidewater HOG, they did the sweetest thing for me and I just wanted to let them all know how much I appreciate it. I had sent out over 200 e-mails notifying everyone about the Holiday Parade @ the Beach, Diva Customs does this event every year and have the best time doing it. Even though its pretty cold out, everyone who has ever done the parade says its one of the funnest things they have ever done. But even with 200 notices out, the day of the parade there was only me and my son lined up to represent Diva Customs. My heart was broken, I did not want to be a missing spot during the parade but just two people representing Diva Customs was kinda sad too.

So who came to my rescue? The great people from Tidewater HOG! They "donated" a few of their riders to help fill my group. Now, I am a member of Tidewater HOG, but I have to admit that I do not go to the meetings like I should...so for them to step up and see my problem and offer to take members from their group to help me...well..it choked me up. It was truly one on the nicest things anyone has done for me and want them to know how much I appreciate it and that I will not forget their kindness on that cold Sunday night.

So to all those from Tidewater HOG..."THANK YOU'!

Tami

Diva Customs

Hot Featured Item! Scorpion EXO-100

Check out our "Hot Featured Item"! Talk about an awesome helmet...this one has it all! Scorpion has released the EXO-100 helmet, this helmet is both DOT and Snell approved! It has an removable padded ear and neck curtain, inside this curtain you can install headphones! The greatest feature of this helmet is the Retractable Sun Visor! With one click you can drop a sun visor from within the helmet!!! Yep...you heard me right...the visor drops from inside the helmet! Okay, you might have to just stop by and see this one yourself! The helmet comes in multiple colors and designs. You also have a choice of different colored shields. Stop by Diva Customs and check out this awesome helmet! Or you can go to our website at http://www.divacustoms.com/ to see all the styles available.

Why We Ride - Writer Visit

I just got a visit from one of the ladies who wrote for my book..."Why We Ride". Ann Landrigan works for Waugh Harley-Davidson in Orange VA. She, and her family, came to Virginia Beach for a little visit and stopped by to say hello. So if you are ever in Orange VA, stop by the Service Department of Waugh Harley-Davidson and say "Hello" to Ann! Check out Ann's story on page 49! Makes ya want to get a bike and ride!

I want to hear from you!

Hi Ladies, well... I have added a link from my website to my Blog Page...I hope this makes it easier for people to find it. I would like to hear about your adventures as this Summer comes to an end. So if you have a great, funny or interesting story, please feel free to share it with us.

Diva Customs went to Sturgis the first week in August. I love Sturgis, long way to go, but the riding is just gorgeous there! My big news from Sturgis is that my pretty little Sportster, Rojo, got her picture taken for American Iron Magazine!!! Thats right, and I am one proud mother! I took two bikes to Sturgis, on the last day we were there I left my Sportster parked out in front of the hotel...along with about 50 other gorgeous bikes. When I got back there was a note on my bike from a staff photographer from American Iron Magazine. He asked me too give him a call, he would like to shoot my bike for the magazine. I called him, fully expecting that he had put notes on several bikes...not just mine...but NO...mine was the only bike he left a note on!!! He asked if I could meet him with the bike on top of a mountain in about 20 minutes...I told him I was on my way! Well, the spot he chose was gorgeous...it looked out over Sturgis with Bear Butt Mountain in the background.

He told me that if the bike made it in to the magazine it could take from 6 months to a year. So keep your fingers crossed for me and Rojo. But even if we don't make it in to the magazine, just being asked and doing the photoshoot was enough to put a big smile on my face for the rest of the long trip home!

Why We Ride! The Book is Ready!

Hi Ladies....well...here it is! The book is finally done and ready to read! I again want to thank everyone who wrote in... this could not be possible without you. I hope you enjoy this book...I think everyone will find a story that relates to their own riding experience. I plan on doing some book signings at different locations...I would love it if some of you ladies who wrote in would show up and show off your bike! I will list the locations and dates of the signings and would love to see a ton of women and their bikes come on out! The book is available at www.WhyWeRide-DivaCustoms.com and at Diva Customs. They will also be available online with Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books A Million soon! Again...thank you ladies!!!