Tricia Helfer is an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast.
Posts Tagged ‘moto’
The Road Rash Queen
Brittany Morrow is a moto lady who was ripped off the bike by heavy wind while riding pillion on the back of a sport bike. When people argue with me about the importance of gear, I quote instances like this. 55 percent body coverage of third degree burns, severed tendons in my left pinky finger, a severely dislocated right big toe, and a large amount of blood loss; what really slowed the healing process was what I experienced in the hospital. Indirect results of the accident due to a prolonged hospital stay:… Continue Reading »
Isn’t the most important part of the squid name derived from their tenancy to do burnouts and leave inky black trails?
Thanks for chiming in, yes… that is their tendency. A very astute observation! (In response to the previously asked question about the term “Squid”.)
I hate to sound ignorant but why did you call them squids? Back in high school 20 years ago in my part of town squids were the people they call goth today. Ps. Your blog is awesome!
No worries, we can’t all be on the up and up with these confangled new terms. Squid is used when talking about an inexperienced rider. Generally the term came from the fact that squids go fast in a straight line but are slow around corners. They generally think themselves invincible, and don’t wear proper protection. The definition according to the oh-so-reputable Urban Dictionary: A young motorcyclist who overestimates his abilities, boasts of his riding skills when in reality he has none. Squid bikes are usually decorated with chrome and various anodized bits…. Continue Reading »
