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The Gypsy Members

Our members represent a true cross-section of society and come together from all parts of the valley. These women are as conventional as unconventional women can be. They are strong-willed, self sufficient and enterprising. All members have a strong desire to serve their community and they all share a common bond in their love for motorcycling.

Christine "Harmony"
-Founder and President-


Harmony rides a Victory Kingpin and has 6 years’ experience in the saddle.  Her best days to ride are on the weekends.  She prefers rides that are less than 500 miles a day and is open to doing overnight rides.  Her birthday is in December (our group comprises more than a few December birthdays!) and is comfortable riding any position in a group, including Ride Captain (when she knows where she’s going, that is).

Cheryl "Owl"
-Vice President-


Owl owns a 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 and has been riding for 10 years.  Depending on her work schedule, Owl can ride just about anytime, and she'll ride up to 300 miles in a day. She's comfortable anywhere in the pack when riding with a group.  Owl's birthday is in December - another Gypsy Sagittarius! 

Anne "Stargazer"
-Treasurer-


Stargazer owns a Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic. She has been riding since October, 2004 after completing the Team Arizona Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. She loves riding alone but prefers long scenic rides that point toward food or coffee with friends. She's available to ride on short notice and can do overnight and out of town rides. Born in December, Stargazer enjoys riding tailgunner.

Doreen "Tahoe"
-Secretary-

Tahoe went for her 2 wheel license in 2005 through Team Arizona AFTER (do the math) ordering a 2006 HD Sportster 1200C, which she didn't know how to ride at the time. Fast foward, a few years and several thousand miles later, she's still lovin' the bike and the rides. Day or overnight rides within 300 miles with friends are choice and she's often found scootin' around the valley on the fly by herself whenever she can get ride-time in.
Shirley "Wind Dancer"
-Member-


WindDancer started riding in 2004 on a Honda Nighthawk back in Minnesota. Since coming to AZ she loves to ride anytime as long as ice cream is involved. Riding is very relaxing and it’s a great way to de-stress after a long week of working. Being new to AZ, riding and seeing the countryside is her favorite type of ride.

Penney "Tsunami"
-Member-

Tsunami owns a 2007 Triumph Bonneville T100 ("Mozart") and has been riding since 2003.  Mozart and Tsunami loves to go on rides alone and with friends.  When riding alone, Tsunami loves to chase the wind; while Mozart plays the melody of the Magic Flute in concert.  Tsunami prefers to ride in a group as the Tail Gunner where she can look after everyone in the pack.

Judy "Angel of Bells"
-Member-

Most Valuable Gypsy "2007"

The Angel of the Bells owns a 2005 Harley Davidson Road King and has been riding for just under one year. She's most comfortable riding in the middle of the pack, and thoroughly enjoys handing out bells to other riders. She serves on the Board of Directors of the GR Foundation. Celebrating her birthday in August, she is a true Virgo.

Teri "Topanga"
-Safety Coordinator-

Topanga has been riding since 2002 and currently rides a 2007 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. Because of her busy schedule, Topanga does the bulk of her riding on the weekends. She can sometimes be seen riding with her weiner dog in tow. She never seems to miss an opportunity to ride to Rocky Point for some R&R in the sun, shopping and south of the border nightlife. Being the sun worshiper she is Topanga prefers to ride in temperatures above 65 degrees.

Sara "Blu"
-Member-

Blu got her motorcylce license in 2005 at the age of 63. She rides a 2006 Harley 1200 Low Ride. Now retired from truck driving shes available to ride pretty much anytime. Blu likes riding alone or with friends and prefers to ride at the back of the pack.

 

Debbie "Rosy"
-Member-

Debbie "Rosy" has been riding for about four years and is enjoying her 2009 Harley Road King. Weekdays are filled with working life, so weekend rides work best for her. She enjoys taking off on her own for a little "wind therapy" or riding with a group to some new fun destination.

Dana "Peanut"
-Member-

Linda W. "Honorary Gypsy"

Linda, known as "The Scooper" these days, became an honorary Gypsy in 2006. Linda and her late husband, Ed Whittley, met the Gypsies in 2005. An immediate bond was formed between all to promote breast cancer awareness.
Through the efforts of all, the "Survivor" custom motorcycle built by Ed was raffled in 2006 to raise approx. $45K to benefit this cause. Ed passed away 3 days after the motorcycle was raffled off but he did know the results of everyone's hard work before he left us. Today, Linda spends most of her time scooping ice cream and greeting customers at Papa Ed's Ice Cream, located in downtown Glendale. This family owned and operated, old fashion ice cream shop was built in loving memory of Ed.

Deidra "Karma" Vann
- November 18, 1956 - July 28, 2008


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