Toys in the Sun Run 2011

Today was the 24th Annual Toys in the Sun Run. We woke up very early to meet with our friends before arriving at the Mardi Gras Casino where the run was going to start. This year I didn't go with my bike  as I wanted to be able to take lots of pictures, so my husband took me on his bike. It was fun riding with him for a change and I was glad I didn't have to ride my bike as it rained like hell when the ride started. Part of highway I-95 and I-595 were closed just for the bikers!  Even though it rained hard everyone was in the spirit of the run and kept on riding, it was awesome!
Once we got there it stopped raining, so we changed our clothes and went into the park. As soon as we entered it started raining on and off until 2pm...
We had lunch, took pictures, won a tank top from Jagermeister (my husband got it for me as I didn't have any luck...) and once the sun came out, we went back home! We were soaked!
Here are some pics I took today. Enjoy!
Did you ride today?

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POAT RIDE ~ December 3rd

This next Saturday don't miss the POAT Cops ride for Kids!! This ride is to the TIKI BAR in Islamorada!!!

This semiannual motorcycle ride to Islamorada is to benefit the POAT holiday gifts for surviving children program. POAT provides gifts to the children of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty or on active duty while serving the citizens of Miami-Dade County. This year the police force has added 11 names and now have 71 children in the program, representing 14 different law enforcement agencies.

Holiday gifts for surviving children symbolizes the law enforcement community reaching out and remembering the children of those officers who gave their lives protecting and serving the rest of us. It is important that these children know that their parent's sacrifice was not forgotten.

Registration is $20, for more information go to their site http://www.poat.org/

The ride is amazing and the cause too!! So gather your friends and ride!!!!

Ride to work day, Monday June 27th

Next monday is "Ride to work Day", are you planning on riding? The weather down here is pretty hot, but riding early in the morning seems a good idea. This year there will be a "blow off work & Ride", yes a blow off work & ride event for those who are lucky enough to get the day off and add miles to your bike. Here is the info, http://www.fhdda.com/

So what are your plans? Will you take the day off or ride to work? Remeber to add your miles!
Ride safe!

Finally, my own domain!!

So, my birthday was a couple of weeks ago and my husband woke me up that morning with this huge box all wrapped in motorcycle magazines paper, and when I opened it this is what I found...

Yes, my own domain!! As my twitter account is @harlera he thought it would be a great idea to have everything under the same name, so now...you are visiting www.harlera.com

It took me some time to finally decide to do all the techi stuff to transfer the domain, but I did it! It was easier than I thought!

So, now I must keep on posting! Ride safe!

Dining late in South Beach

My husband and I are still used to having dinner late. In Argentina people have dinner around 9-10pm. So going out for dinner at that time in Miami sometimes can be very tricky. Many places won't let you in after 10pm. Of course there are bars and other places that are open till late, so every time we find a new place that is open till late we get excited.
Last Saturday after going to the movies at 9.55pm we were starving. For those who are wondering, we saw the "King's Speech". Great movie, really liked it. So after wondering around looking for a new place to have dinner at 12.30am we came across this great place that it's open till 5am!! The 8oz Burger Bar! (must save it into your new places to check out). I had heard about them on the Miami Beach Channel once, there was this special program about the best burgers on South Beach, and this place was featured. I love burgers, so I was happy I finally ended up there.

The atmosphere of the place was OK. They have lots of TV's showing sport events, so it was a plus. The variety of beers is amazing! and they even have a suggested beer for each burger. So if you like to drink beer I recommend you go. Bikers beware!
When you order you must wait almost 20 minutes for your burger as it done in the moment. I ordered the 8oz Burger and it was delicious! You could savor the good quality of the meat, no grease, loved it! My husband had a lamb burger that was amazing too. The thing I liked the most... the fries!!! OMG!! it remind me of the fries my granny makes, fresh and crisp.

So now I have a new place on my list of good places for excelent burgers and late snacks. Have you been to 8oz burger? What did you think?

Custom made

Today, driving back home I came across this beautiful white Sportster. The guy who is on the bike made the leather saddle bag himself! It had one "cow" saddle bag and on the air filter cover there was another leather patch. The grips on the handle bar looked like wood. It was really cool, and it was even cooler when the biker said it was his wife's bike! Lol!
Biker, I don't remember your name but you did a great job on that saddle bag, congrats!

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Riding to Key West

Finally, after living over two years in Miami I finally rode my motorcycle to the Keys!

Everyone told us that it was a great ride and they were right! You can't go to fast 45-60miles but the scenery is breathtaking.

The weather was awesome 75-81F and sunny. We left on Friday around 1pm. We were planning to leave earlier but it was my husband birthday and we had family coming over for breakfast from Argentina as a surprise. It was so nice to have them over! They were on their way to Disney so we had breakfast, Sebastian took the kids for a short ride on his bike and then everyone left towards their destinations, ours...KEY WEST.

From Miami to Key West you have 161 miles. We made a couple of stops and even had to put some oil in our bikes as it was too low. We stayed at a family house in Key West Golf Club. My husband posted on Craigslist that we need a place to stay and this great couple who rent one of their rooms or sailboat, yes you can sleep on their sailboat answered. They charge $50 so it was a good deal. Nice, cozy and super clean. Here is a picture of the house. Ah! and the owners used to be bikers ;)

Resting at the side of the road...

 90 miles to Cuba

 Sunset at Mallory Square

U$30 for a hand painted Harley Davidson Coconut WTF #@# ?

 Keys Fishery in Marathon is a great place to stop for lunch. I highly recommend it.

And YES, OF COURSE, I got another Harley Davidson Stamp, #11 on my HD Tour Passport, yes! How many stamps have you gotten so far? Remember you don't need to ride a Harley to participate, everyone is welcome and it is a good excuse to ride all across Florida ;)

Wonderful weekend, great ride and of course the best company, my husband! Now.... were next?