I ride a BMW G650GS and my 75-pound German Shepherd, Moxie, rides pillion in her RUFFLY K9 Moto Cockpit, a motorcycle dog carrier we designed. Over the last several years we've traversed thousands of miles through Mexico and Central America together. And now, as I'm embarking on a RTW journey, with Moxie on the back and my husband Greg at my side, I'd like to share a little about what makes traveling with our dog so amazing and how we get the most out of it.
IT'S INCREDIBLY EMPOWERING
My experience becoming a rider is probably not all that different from many others. It's not an activity that I was exposed to as a young girl, but since I was introduced to riding in my 20s, it has delivered immense joy and satisfaction, some fear and bruises, and a whole lot of personal growth.
I find there is something similarly empowering about having a big dog at my side. Moxie looks to me for guidance and pack leadership when we venture off to discover new places together. So, it's no wonder that, when I discovered a way to bring her on my travels, it was a life-changing, and now life-defining, event.
The growth in personal agency and empowerment I've experienced riding with Moxie inspired me to partner with the global leadership initiative Girl Up (GirlUp.org) to raise $100K for their empowerment programs around the world. I hope our upcoming RTW will inspire girls to dream big and persist in achieving their own goals. I also hope it will speak to new women riders, veteran bikers, and others to bring their furry copilots along on their adventures.
SET THE RIGHT EXPECTATIONS FOR RIDING TOGETHER
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