Rock shower to born free

It was an early Saturday morning as Abe and Rowe rode leisurely along the 91 freeway, towards Orange County.  Spirits were high, the air was brisk, the sun's rays were barely peeking beyond the horizon.  Then, all of a sudden:  poink!  thud!  poink!  Thud!  This was the sound of rocks and gravel pummeling Abe and Rowe as they rode.  "What the ---!"  they exclaimed.  Looking ahead, the duo spots several uncovered trucks carrying loads upon loads of loose rock and gravel.  "Oh no, an onslaught!" thought Abe, as he rode with one arm shielding his face, since he only wears a half-helmet.  Whomp!  As another rock whacked Rowe's leg, she moaned, "Gosh darn it!  I think I may be bleeding!" Amidst the ominous shower, the one thought that kept the duo riding was the excitement of arriving at their next event, the Born Free Show at Oak Canyon Ranch.

And the Born Free Show was well worth the early morning torment.  Rows upon rows of vintage motorcycles covered the whole landscape: old Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs, Indians, Hondas.  The aura that filled the air was reminiscent of the epoch time from the 1940s to 1980s:  Pin-up hairdos, hippies, rockabilly...an assortment of people, riders and non-riders alike, united in their love of the classics.  Sharing a booth together, aHbe Racer and Kiwi Indian Motorcycles contentedly gazed out on the marvelous vista of vintage motos and unique crowds.

aHbe Racer is currently in a "rock shower".  Starting a business, especially in this economy, is quite challenging.  But the ride continues, despite a momentary slow-down.  The Born Free show encompasses our "why" of starting aHbe Racer: the love of the ride, deep sounds of moto engines, creative bike builders, novel apparel, unique people, delicious food & drink, valued fellowship.  This event represented nearly all we thought about in the beginning, when we first started aHbe Racer.  The "rocks" may "sting" now, but we're excited to see where the bend in the road ahead may lead.  This is His ride after all...leading us safely through the rocks...while the wheels are spinning...