The old saying is, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but not for me, the founder of the Pittsburgh chapter of Dykes on Bikes. My true loves are my Alaskan Malamute, Dakota, and my motorcycle. My dog has been with me for nine years, and I often take him around to Pride festivities. Dakota’s breed can carry one third of his weight on their backs. It is not un-common to see Dakota with her backpack on an urban hike in the city.
My hog is a 2008 Harley Davidson — Dyna — decked out to cruise. With the warmer weather, you’ll see me cruising to Cattivo or hitting the biker bars on Carson Street in the South Side. There is something different about being on a bike; it is freedom for the soul.
Dykes on Bikes kick off the Dyke March on Saturday, June 13 and will also ride in Pride Awareness March on Sunday, June 14.