Madeleine Missrider Velázquez
While I Am Still Able To - WORLD TOUR
"GOAL - To be the first 60 plus year old Latin American Woman to circumvent the globe riding my own motorcycle"
That is the plan - ride starts 2017
While I Am Still Able To - WORLD TOUR
"GOAL - To be the first 60 plus year old Latin American Woman to circumvent the globe riding my own motorcycle"
That is the plan - ride starts 2017
Tengo una meta, "ser la primera mujer Latina Americana con 60 anos de edad que roda su propia moto dando la vuelta al mundo". Ese es el plan. Espero verlos a todos en mi viaje.
My name is Madeleine Velázquez, also known as Missrider. I am a Teacher and a Motorcycle Adventuress. I created this site to share some of my long distance riding adventures with You and my Students. Thank you for visiting my site.
The thirst for riding my motorcycle extreme distances might be quenched by "While I am still able to - World Tour" scheduled to start 2017. I purchased a Yamaha XT250 and customizing it to my needs. My blog shares how and what I am doing to the bike in preparation for the bigger ride.
The thirst for riding my motorcycle extreme distances might be quenched by "While I am still able to - World Tour" scheduled to start 2017. I purchased a Yamaha XT250 and customizing it to my needs. My blog shares how and what I am doing to the bike in preparation for the bigger ride.
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What path will I take? As of August 31, 2017, I do not have a planned route. My heart tells me to start in Australia but realistically, I must plan based on the seasons. My ride will start the last week in June 2017. I am tossing the idea to start in South Africa or Europe. Please stay tuned to learn where I will start the ride. So much planning, so little time!!
The road always defines our destiny when we are on two wheels. Things will change once I start riding, thus the specific route plan. I have no time limit...... only the strong desire to become "the first 60 year old Latina Woman to circumvent the globe on a motorcycle". Together we can move mountains. I hope you are there to support me while I ride my motorcycle alone on this incredible journey. I am terrified, but know that with your support, we will accomplish this goal. Thank you.
The road always defines our destiny when we are on two wheels. Things will change once I start riding, thus the specific route plan. I have no time limit...... only the strong desire to become "the first 60 year old Latina Woman to circumvent the globe on a motorcycle". Together we can move mountains. I hope you are there to support me while I ride my motorcycle alone on this incredible journey. I am terrified, but know that with your support, we will accomplish this goal. Thank you.
One of my riding stories was shared by Ewan McGregor on the Jimmy Fallon show. I have included the link to the video towards the end of my story. Check it out here:
http://www.missrider.com/blog/an-act-of-kindness
http://www.missrider.com/blog/an-act-of-kindness
When I went to NYC to see Ewan McGregor's play "The Real Thing", October 2014, Ewan introduced me to Scott Fifer the Founder and CEO of GoCampaign. This past spring during my visit to Los Angeles I had the opportunity to meet with Scott Fifer, Morgyn-Britney Hall and Estefanny Aybar to discuss a possibility of helping the campaign during my world tour. We had a wonderful meeting and the GoCampaign is now my charity of choice for all my riding adventures. I have been a teacher in the public school system for the past 17 years, it is now time to give to other children in the world who are less fortunate. I am delighted to have Scott as my new boss before, during and after the ride. Thank you Scott for the opportunity, let's help the children.
This image was designed by Casey, a very talented student at Abby Kelley Charter School. She is incredible with a strong appetite to gain new technology skills.
All of my rides are self funded. I am a teacher on a tight budget. If you enjoy and follow my rides, a contribution would help pay for a night at a campsite or a tank of fuel. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity. Clicking on the fuel button will point you to my Paypal account, OR you can send me an email at: missrider26@gmail.com
