Motorcyclist Alonzo Coleman

AN INTERVIEW WITH MOTORCYCLIST ALONZO COLEMAN | Harley-davidson rider

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Motorcyclist Alonzo Coleman

Alonzo’s Occupation: Retired City Employee

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Owner

Alonzo: I ride a Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout

Motorcycle Riding Experience

Alonzo: I’ve been riding for 40+ years.

Motorcycle Riding History

Alonzo: My motorcycle journey started off watching a childhood friend ride a mini bike. Watching him ride made me want to ride.

Why Alonzo Rides

Alonzo: I ride because I enjoy feeling the horsepower of the bike underneath my body. Riding a motorcycle is the closest thing to flying on two wheels.

Funny Motorcycle Story

Alonzo: I was riding on the highway in 65ºF rainy weather for over two hours. When I finally arrived to my destination and stopped, I suddenly realized my legs had gone numb.

Keep in mind… 65ºF on a motorcycle has a wind chill of about 45ºF.

I had no feeling in my legs… and it felt like my right leg was completely gone. I mean, I couldn’t even stand up. After I stopped, immediately the bike fell to the ground.

Good thing my nephew was present… his quick action in helping to catch the bike made it a funny story.

Lesson Learned

Alonzo: The Lesson… riding in cold weather requires additional riding breaks to keep the blood flowing.

The Blessing

Alonzo: The Blessing… I didn’t get hurt, and that was the only time I’ve laid my bike down.

Favorite Biker Saying

Alonzo: My favorite saying is “Ride Like The Wind”… I love the feeling of powering through on the highway and the fast movement of the wind around me.

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Motorcyclist Request

Alonzo: Car driver’s need more education on motorcycle awareness and sharing the roads. We (riders) are present on the roads and have every right as car driver’s to be on the roads.

Favorite Motorcycle Gadget

Alonzo: My iPhone… it holds my music. My music helps make my ride a lot more enjoyable.

Toughest Motorcycle Ride

Alonzo: One day it was 85º and I decided to ride an hour away to New York. The temperature dropped to 60º and then it began to rain. The cold, rain and darkness made a miserable ride back home.

Advice To New Riders

Alonzo: Take the motorcycle training course. The knowledge you receive in the class is very important and you receive the confidence needed to safely operate a motorcycle.

Favorite Charity

Alonzo: I’d like to give a shout out to Make A Wish Foundation – committed to creating life changing wishes for children with critical issues.

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