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The Smoky Mountain Rally is now behind us, and as I look back on the week, I am reminded that the best motorcycle trips are about so much more than the miles traveled. They are about the people, the places, the unexpected moments, and the memories made along the way.

A Dallas Harley Owners Group (DHOG) Travel Blog There’s something special about rolling out before sunrise with good friends, motorcycles rumbling in the dark, and no idea what stories are waiting down the road. That’s exactly how the K-River Poker Run adventure began for the crew from the Dallas Harley Owners Group — Brett “Iron Man” Moore, Michelle “Turtle” Moore, Greg “Doc,” Winters, Theresa “Iron Maiden” Winters, and Kevin “Music Man” Emory.

October 10-12, 2025 | Jefferson, TX There’s nothing quite like the open road, good friends, and riding for a cause—and that’s exactly what the Dallas Harley Owners Group (DHOG) did October 10-12 as we rumbled east for the annual East Texas Burn Run, benefiting pediatric burn victims. Friday: Kickstands Up and Spirits High

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of gripping the handlebars, twisting the throttle, and letting the open road carry you forward. Being a woman on a motorcycle isn’t just about riding—it’s about freedom, strength, and claiming space in a world that often expects us to stay on the sidelines. When I ride, I’m not just a passenger in life. I’m in control, fully present, and completely alive. The rumble of the engine beneath me drowns out the noise of daily stress, and suddenly it’s just me, the bike, and the horizon.

The ride began with a familiar thrill: loading up early in the morning, pointing the bikes west, and setting our sights on Utah, Idaho, and Minnesota with a stop at the HOG Rally in Colorado Springs. Getting there wasn’t without its pauses. Somewhere along the road to Durango, construction brought us to a standstill behind a pilot car. Four hours of waiting had us restless and hungry, but patience paid off. Once released, we discovered the Gorge Bar & Grill—where a gorgeous burger, topped with smoky Hatch chiles, became the perfect reward.

The video says it all.

Most of the DHOG group knows I LOVE TO RIDE my bike. ALOT, a long way. I don’t have a car, only a handful of motorcycles. I’m fortunate that my job is less than 3 miles from home, and I only work 3 days a week. Both of those give me a lot of freedom and opportunities. I’m also fortunate enough to have accumulated 6 weeks of vacation time every year. That coupled with the fact I can do my work schedule and work 6 days together and be off for 8 days straight and not use any of my vacation time, gives me the ability to do lots of miles.