SAVANNAH ROSE

WHAT DO YOU DO?

I’m the social media coordinator at S&S Cycle.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS.

Motorcycles, tacos, and making things. That’s four words, but I never followed the rules well.

WHEN DID YOU FIRST START RIDING?

In 2013, although I rode on the back of my mom’s bike since I was a kid!

WHAT DO YOU RIDE?

A 2000 S&S-powered, chopped-up Sportster hardtail for the road and a ’94 Honda XR250L on the dirt.

WHY DO YOU RIDE?

I ride because it allows me to shut off my brain for a while, enjoy the scenery, and go fast.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST LIFE ACHIEVEMENT SO FAR?

That’s a tough one. I’d have to say building my bike—my first real build—over a winter inside my kitchen. I learned everything, from building an engine to how to weld, and even painted it myself. I’m pretty proud of that bike. I really enjoy being able to physically create something awesome.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST REGRET TO DATE?

Not learning to ride earlier! I had wanted to try for years and kept putting it off. Don’t let nerves or people telling you that you shouldn’t dictate whether you can or not.

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU?

Women who do things that they “shouldn’t,” like ride motorcycles. Marge Smith, from S&S; Gloria Struck, of the Motor Maids, who has been riding for 76 years; Jessi Combs, who welds and races the Baja 1000; and my mom, who always wanted a Harley so she got one and inspired me to ride.

ANY LAST WORDS?

Do what makes you happy. Never pass up an opportunity to ride motorcycles or eat tacos. HB