Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma/Arkansas January 2016 | Page 11

FEATURES was revving as friends reunited and strangers began to bond. It was a magical thing to be there with so many other women on motorcycles. From small vintage bikes to big Harley baggers, there was a wide array of rides as well as riders. “I’ve never seen this many women or bikes in one spot in my life... It’s definitely empowering and makes you want to get out there and help other women learn how to ride,” states Kat (@2kms2), another Hail Bomb who came from Louisiana. We set up camp in the middle of a sea of tents that bordered the main area comprised of vintage trailers and various wooden structures. The sense of camaraderie was apparent as neighbors helped each other set up tents and provided that extra push need