Leslie Padoll rides cross country on her Harley Sportster, Francie
New York City, New York, United States of America
Taking your first solo ride on a motorcycle can be daunting - for anyone. Here's a short doc about Leslie Padoll and why she rides cross-country.
It's not often an advert inspires me to go ride, but Leslie's story produced by esurance did. If she could do it, so could I. Read: Solo, Toronto to Quebec City my friends!
Why I Ride Episode 2
About Leslie Padoll
Growing up in a family of riders, it was natural that Leslie would have a "desire to get on the road." As a designer living in New York, Leslie is always in search of a chance to get on the road - whether it's a cross-country trek from California to New York or 2-weeks cruising India's Golden Triangle.
Despite the fact that riding's often seen as a "masculine thing," Leslie's love of bikes and the freedom of the road have remained since childhood. "I just want to do things because they are worth doing," she explains. Riding is her way to connect with herself, let go of insecurities, and rediscover what's important in life.
"Whether I get something out of it for myself or inspire someone else, then I feel like I'm doing the right thing."
Leslie Padoll Why I Ride
Leslie Padoll and her Sportster 883
Leslie Padoll on her 2013 Harley Davidson Sportster 883
Leslie Padoll nomad on the road
Leslie Padoll cross country road trip
Leslie Padoll on her Sporster
Leslie rides a 2013 Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 named Francie, named after her grandmother, modified with a Vance & Hines Exhaust.
Sportster 883 Specs:
- Engine Torque: 55ft-lb
- Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
- Cooling: Air-colled, Evolution
- Fuel: 3.3 Gallon tank @ 51 mpg
- Weight: 573.2 lbs
Here's a bit more from Leslie http://breakingheartsandburningrubber.tumblr.com/
Why I Ride series is produced by www.alchemycreative.tv for esurance.com
