Joy Allen
"I am not usually afraid of flying, but I was afraid of this flight, because I knew what was going to happen at the other end."
The Story
Joy explains how her apprehension in getting her own Harley Davidson changed to a sense of jubilation. Joy passionately and vividly describes her thoughts, feelings and emotions as she got up on her Motorcycle for the first time...
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My View
Joy Allen is a 40-something biker, who likes to work hard and play hard.
She is a graduate in Business Studies, with a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership. When wearing a suit, Joy runs her own successful business. She delivers training on governance, leadership and management issues. She is also a Non-Executive Director of the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust.Β That role also involves sitting on the Adoption Panel, which she has done since 2003.
At weekends there comes a remarkable transformation. The sharp business suit is hung up, the black leathers go on, the garage door lifts, and Joy rides out on her beautiful black Harley Davidson, a 1450cc 'Heritage Softail'. She will meet up with friends for 'ride-outs' and sometimes ride further afield to the various Harley rallies around the UK.
Joy recommends a motorcycle to anyone as a way of reducing stress - 'When you're riding on the open road, you have to be so focussed on staying alive that you can't think of anything else - any other worries just fly away!'
Comments
Name: Mary Stake
Date: 11th August 2008
Comment: Just found your site and listened bout you first getting that Harley. I'm an 'older' woman rider with the same exact bike. I could completely relate when you said you couldn't wave cause you were concentrating so hard on riding. That was like my early experiences on the bike as well. I live in Central California (near Sequoia Nat'l Park) and if you ever visit these parts you have a Heritage Softail to ride! Great story!
Sincerely,
Mary
Name: Peter Graham
Date: 11th January 2008
Comment: Joy-it was great to hear your voice on the radio. It is quite some time since my youth enterprise days with YES.
I am retired now and for my 60th birthday bought myself an HD Roadster which I am thoroughly enjoying. Your story replicated exactly my own early experience with my Harley. Best wishes
Name: Dude
Date: 4th January 08
Comment: Totally KEWL!
Luv ur story almost as much as ur Hog.
Duder
Name: Murdo Murray
Date: 4th January 08
Comment: Joy - you must bring your Harley Davidson with you the next time you visit North Belfast Partnership! One complaint about your story - surely you could have got your bike in Glasgow. I'm inspired to get back on to my push-bike!
Name: Patricia Buller
Date: 4th September 07
Comment: I absolutely loved Joy Allen's story about purchasing her Harley Davidson. Β The build up and the excitement and delight she experienced was so evident in her delivery. Β It was wonderful to share in her precious memory. Β My brother has owned a Harley Davidson for more than a decade and he continues to treasure it so I understand perfectly 'the love' Joy holds for her Harley.
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