The following is a letter from the legendary Mary McGee, who I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with at the Ride West Event on October 11, 2012.  She has led an incredible life and done things that I could’ve only dreamed of.  She was so down to earth and gracious, not at all what you would expect from someone who is so accomplished.  She is an inspiration to all women, she paved the way for women race car drivers and motorcyclists alike, being the first woman to race in both.  I am honored that I was on a panel with her and look forward to working with her in the future to encourage more women to ride.

Hi Carol,

It was terrific meeting you and everyone at the RideWest event.  I think you have a great idea going with your web site.  I admire your abilities and knowledge to get into this project, and by the way it is a great name, motovixens.com. Thank you for your wonderful words on the adventures in my life. It was kinda stuffed with a lot of fun and excitement, I was lucky.  You will have a lot of opportunities for many adventures in your life, and I know you will say yes when something/anything is offered.

I think the kind of women oriented plans that you, Tracy & Deb are doing is really fantastic. It is women like you that will bring more women into the wonderful world of motorcycles, and we know that many women need a lot of  encouragement to get started. It is marvelous that more women are interested in bikes and people like you will draw them in.  As we all know motorcycle people are the BEST.

Cheers,

Mary

Carol T. Carpenter