I don’t know what it was that got me falling madly and passionately in love with the idea. There I was, a little shy girl – with no desire to be seen and known but inside my mind were wild dreams, wild ideas and wild imaginations. Never would anyone imagine the things that came out of a 10 year old’s mind. Nothing to be afraid of!!!
It was at that tender age of 10, that I knew when I grew up I would own one. What was not to love above the way the Motocross riders spun their wheels, performed death-wish stunts, rode and curved around those bends with their knees touching the ground and what was not to love about those big mighty machines with their engines roaring like ferocious ghastly beasts.
What am I going on about? Well, MOTORCYCLES!!! It’s no secret that I am crazy about machines. There is a special place in my heart for Motorcycles or Motorbikes (if you may wish to call them). Infact it is so special that I took this love and swung into action and got one for my 35th birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet my ride – “The Fortunate Stallion”.
“The Fortunate Stallion” is a BMW 650 CC engine motorbike that was manufactured in 2001. He is a blue and silver grey stud that stands at a cool 820mm and weighs 200kg (with liquids included). He is a 5-speed gear transmission typer bike; with a horse power of 50 at 6500 raves per minute. He runs pretty fast that sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down and not get carried away.
I plan to travel a great deal of East Africa on this bike. My first trip might be a round trip around Lake Victoria with stops at the major towns around Lake Victoria.
I’d love to ride with female riding groups both here and in other countries. I dream of riding for good causes and creating awareness. I hope to become a full member of the Uganda Bikers Association. I am looking forward to it all.
Why do I ride? I ride because it makes me happy!
I love ur ride. It’s very cool. Why do u call it “He” 😃😃
Hey Rose, thank you for the compliment. I didnt think much when I was deciding it was a “he”… lol I cant even recall how it became a “he” hahahaha
Wow. A dreamer that does something about their dream. YESU ASIIMWE
Amina mukazi! Thank youuuu
Wow, beautiful.
Interesting read and that you got to get your childhood dream
Eh….. You should get a role in Fast & Furious
Wow, that is a great bike. You need to lean one day .
I cant wait to lean!! I will give you ear-ache when that day comes
I love you Komukama, but I have seen things. I have seen knees shuttered. If you are interested I can share pictures. Be very careful with the Bike. Ugandan drivers intentionally get in your way.
Oh Ivan – thank you so much and I am humbled by your concerns which are strongly valid. Infact, one day I wondered what I was doing? I have taken caution to buy good gear, I use it and also I ride in a group as it’s safer.
Go Anita Go Anita. Soar and shine like you were created to be. So happy for u.
Thank you Kakazi. Meanwhile, I want to find you in Nairobi – Covid happened and I couldnt come this year. I was going to surprise you. I still will!!
Great inspiration this one. I too will get there
Oh yes you will and you can!
Your adrenalin dreams are valid. Let’s do a crossfit Bike/Landy thingy for this Lake Victoria thingy.
Shalom ☺
Than you Frank – Lake Victoria is a must. Landy could be great for my bags as I ride! We take everything with us.. Yaay
I really want one of these but the person in my life has refused me to prosper
When I see bikes, I see fear – my fear mostly. I see thrill and impending danger. I don’t see bikes as adventure and caress. Fortunate Stallion might be the channel in which I channel my fears away.
Glad to meet him. I hope he keeps you intact at all times with him and I hope he shows you the wonders and marvels of this world.
The fear is for all of us. Each time I sit on the bike – my adrenaline runs so high you can smell it from afar; my senses are heightened and the inner voices take over – most times telling me to slow down, look around, brake and not to get carried away.
I promise I will not disappoint you with the adventures!!! One day I’ll pop in and surprise you with a visit from both of us!!! 😉