THE FOX RUN by Stevie Lynne

THE FOX RUN MOTO CAMP OUT

Slumber Party Whether you’ve been an active participant at one or just in the vicinity, those two words should evoke memories of allnight whispers, laughter, and music. But what would happen if a few hundred grown women had a sleep over in the woods and most of them arrived by motorcycle? You wouldn’t have to worry about keeping it down to a whisper then, now would you? I had to get my answer to that question and a few more. With a tent strapped to the bike and all the bags full of supplies, off I rode one weekend in May. My friend Bev had turned my attention to this event online ahead of time, The Fox Run Moto Camp Out in Lancaster, PA. It was inspired by a crosscountry ride that founder Lucy Sarah took in 2013 to a motorcycle show in California. She met a lot of female riders there, and wanted to host something similar that united women and brought them together in one area. So, what does happen when over 300 bike-loving, adventure-seeking women go camping? For one, you reunite with friends and make new ones. I hadn’t seen Bev in years and it was good to catch up. I also got to meet some of the awesome women she rides with in a network also formed to help moto-fixated women connect, The Litas. What else do you do at The Fox Run? Ride in beautiful Lancaster County taking care to watch for horses and buggies. Cheer on burlesque dancers then turn to oooh and ahhh over a fire dancer. You yourself dance half the night away to fantastic entertainment. Do yoga. Swap trip stories and check out all the bikes. Shop from sponsoring vendors for riding clothes and gear, food and drink, and more, like Tarot readings. I had to take advantage of the opportunity to have my cards read by a professional. Hope Diamond was amazing. She gave me lots of insight, as well as some sound advice I’ve been reminding myself to take heed

of ever since. Lucy, the founder, says competing against Marina Grubb in the slow races (first picture) is one of her favorite memories this year. She and her team of organizers are already planning for the third annual Fox Run next spring. Plus, an inaugural co-ed Moto Camp Out is in the works for late September 2017 to coincide with Open House happenings in nearby York, PA. For details check out www.thefoxrun.co Stevie Lynne