Let's Plan Your Next Adventure!

Come visit with me April 18 from 10am-noon at the Steelhead Harley Davidson Dealership in Tigard. My workshop, "Women Who Wrench - Build the Bike, Plan the Ride," is designed to help you prepare for adventure rides and long-distance travel. Here's the scoop:

Adventure rider Kathleen Terner joins us for a hands-on workshop at Steelhead Harley-Davidson.

Over the last six years Kathleen has ridden more than 150,000 miles across 44 countries and six continents, completing multiple Iron Butt Association endurance rides along the way.

In this session Kathleen will walk through the specific bike modifications, gear choices, and setup decisions that make long-distance riding possible — especially for smaller riders balancing comfort, endurance, and control.

This event is open to all riders.

Event Schedule

10:00 AM – Hands-on shop session

11:00 AM – Upstairs Q&A and discussion - Lunch Provided

Kathleen will share stories from riding to the Arctic Ocean, the Sahara Desert, South America, and Australia, along with tips for logistics like shipping bikes internationally and preparing for extreme conditions.

Bonus:

The first 7 people to register will receive a free signed copy of Kathleen’s books:

Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy

Living at Full Throttle

Additional copies will be available for purchase and signing.

Sign-up link in comments below. Walk-ins the day of the event are welcome. Hope to see you soon!

What an honor is was to be the keynote speaker at the February 1 National Charity League Blue Heron Chapter Mother/Daughter Tea. I was tickled to see so many friendly faces and to receive such positive feedback. The event coordinator remarked, "there wasn't a dry eye in the house," one mom said, "my daughter really needed to hear your message," and another encouraged me by thanking me for "sharing your strength with all of us." .

I’m so darn excited to be my church’s guest speaker this Saturday October 26 for the women’s quarterly breakfast from 9:00-11:30. I’d like to extend a warm welcome to any women in the Portland area who are interested in hearing my “Faith over Fear” message about learning to “Live at Full Throttle,” even through trying circumstances. I’ll be sharing details from my travels around the world and how the lessons I’ve learned on the road have helped me learn to face fear from a position of strength. The event is free, and childcare is provided. Register here:https://riverwestchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1264/responses/new

What an honor to be sharing my message with women motorcyclists from all over the world. I’m so grateful to WIMA’s president, Michelle Lanphere, for inviting me to be a guest speaker at this event.  

I’m so excited to be the guest speaker at the MotoSisters Campout near Boise Idaho Labor Day weekend. This dynamic group of ladies strive to unite and empower women motorcycle riders using the open road as a path to serve their community. I’m so much looking forward to spending time with them and sharing how my motorcycle adventures have helped me to face fear from a position of strength as well as to live life more fully.  

I’m opening up my home this Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm for an author meet and greet and book signing at 19540 Hidden Springs Road in West Linn Oregon. Come share a cup of tea and some homemade banana bread with me and get the inside scoop on great routes, restaurants, and sights in the lower 48 states. Find out what the roads up through Canada and Alaska up to the Arctic Ocean are really like and hear harrowing tales of battling winds in Iceland. Ask questions about my travels through 22 different European countries. While you’re at it, check out copies of my book, “Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy,” recounting the life changing solo summer adventure that helped me learn to gain confidence, hope, and joy after surviving cancer, a divorce, and teaching through the pandemic. I’d be happy to personalize a copy of any books you choose to purchase. If you’ve ever wondered what your neighbor and child’s math teacher was really up to over the summer, now is the time to find out.   

What an honor and a privilege to share my message with so many accomplished female riders from all over the country. This event is a great opportunity to share stories of adventure with so many compassionate, interesting, and diverse women. Fun, games, food, and free prizes for all!

Come on down to Stefan Knopf Tours in Heidelberg, Germany for an unforgettable evening with author, speaker, and motorcycle adventurer Kathleen Terner. Just a few years ago Kathleen was afraid to ride her 700 pound Harley out of her driveway alone. Since then, Kathleen has traveled over 100,000 miles solo through much of North America including to all 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Prudhoe Bay, and Newfoundland. This summer Kathleen is continuing the adventure in Iceland, Norway, and Europe. She will inspire you to “Live at Full Throttle” as she shares humorous stories of her trials, tribulations, and triumphs.

Come on down to Timber Town Harley in Salem for Ladies Night this Saturday. Meet local female riders, learn how to pick up your bike, and enjoy complimentary martinis. I will be sharing an inspirational message about positive life lessons I have learned on the road. I will also be signing books for those who are interested.

During the Sunday Service I will be sharing one of my most personal messages yet about the positive life lessons God has taught me during my solo cross country motorcycle rides. Two and a half years ago after battling throat cancer and going through a second divorce, I thought I had made too many mistakes to ever be used by God again. Full of despair and hitting rock bottom I was tempted to give up. Instead, I decided to fully surrender my life to God, face my fears, and travel across the country alone to see my son in Washington DC and celebrate being alive. I came back from that trip full of more confidence, joy, and hope than she ever thought possible. Since then, I have learned to see myself as a person of strength and value once again, taking on one motorcycle adventure after another and spreading my message of encouragement to others.

What a fun event! Paradise is treating us ladies to a night of music, food, beverages, and giveaways. Come on by to meet and mingle with other female riders. I will be sharing about the positive impact motorcycling has had on my life as well as the challenging and empowering trip I took to the Arctic Ocean this summer. I hope to see you there!

What an exciting event! I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone up in Anchorage. House of Harley will be hosting a meet and greet at the dealership complete with homemade chili. I’m looking forward to speaking and also sharing motorcycle adventure stories with other riders in the area. Come on by!

This is going to be a great ladies night! Fun Country Power Sports has invited women riders from all over the gorge to join in on some fun, food, and games at their dealership in The Dalles this April 16th from 4-7. I am honored to be speaking about "taking your ride to the next level" and will also be personalizing books for those who are interested. I hope to see you there

Apple State Harley Davidson sounds like the perfect place to be this Spring Break. They’ve got a great HOG group and supportive ownership. I am excited to be speaking at their HOGs and Dogs event this March 26 from 11am - 2pm. I’d love to see you there for fun, games, and hot dogs. I will be personalizing books for those who are interested.

The Twisted Misfits is one of my favorite riding groups and I am honored that they have asked me to speak at their meet and greet. Come on down to Jo’s Eatery in Milwaukie for food and fun between 2pm and 5pm. I will be personalizing books for those who are interested.

Wow! I am so honored that Willamette Valley Harley Davidson has asked me to be a guest speaker at their International Women’s Day event. I will be sharing about my life-changing motorcycle adventure, answering questions about cross-country motorcycle travel, and personalizing copies of my book, “Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy.”

Come on down! All are invited and I would love to meet you. Meet other great women riders in the Eugene area and share your own stories of two-wheeled adventure.

Woohoo! Come on down for the party! This Friday September 24 is Ladies Night at Paradise Harley Davidson. I would love to meet you, share stories of motorcycle adventure, and encourage one another. Paradise is treating us to food, music, and prizes. I will speak briefly about how I have learned to experience confidence, joy, and hope after surviving cancer, a second divorce, and teaching through the pandemic. I will also be available for book signings. Get your personalized copy of "Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy" now or buy one for a friend. I hope to see you there!

Southern California here I come! I am so excited to be doing the fourth of my four corners book signings. This event will be held during the dealership’s bike night so there will be all kinds of fun available — vendor booths and bikes galore. Come on down and say “hello,” share your stories of motorcycle adventure, and get a signed copy of my new book. I’d love to meet you.

Woohoo! I am so excited to come to
Florida for the third of my four “corners” book signings. Gainesville Harley Davidson has graciously offered to host the event from 11am- 2pm. Come on down and tell me your stories of motorcycle adventure and hear more about my life changing trip. I would also be happy to personalize a book for you.

Maine here I come! I am so excited that Central Maine Harley Davidson has offered to host a book signing for me on Saturday July 17 from 10:30 am-4pm. I’d love to meet you, hear your motorcycle stories, and share about my life-changing motorcycle adventure. Come on down and say “hello.” You can also pick up a personalized, autographed copy of my new book, “Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy.” Afterwards anyone who is interested is invited to go on a group ride and out to dinner.

What an awesome day! Come celebrate the beginning of my 8.5 week cross country trip and get your personally signed copy of “Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy.” The theme for this year’s trip is “Four Corners” and I’m making the first corner in Blaine Washington at the northwest corner of the US. Sound Harley Davidson, the northernmost dealership in Washington, has graciously offered to host my book signing at their location in Marysville on July 3 from 10am - 2pm. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join me for lunch immediately afterwards at Jeff’s Texas-Style Barbeque.

What a great event this is going to be! Come browse the tables of vendors to look for used bike parts and supplies and get your personally autographed copy of “Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy” while you are at it! I would love to meet you, answer any questions about planning a touring trip, or tell you about some of my motorcycle adventures. All are welcome!

I am so excited to announce my first book signing! Join me and the Eugene Litas at Willamette Valley Harley Davidson on Saturday June 19 for a day of fun in the sun. I will have books and samples of my t-shirts and mugs. When you pick up a book in person I can customize a note for you in the front and there is no shipping. We will have coffee and snacks by “Most Wanted Espresso” from 11am to 1pm then leave at 1:15 to take backroads to the Creswell Bakery for dessert. From there I will lead an 80 mile loop on backroads west from Creswell and then north and east around Fern Ridge Lake. The ride is scenic and fun but also safe for all levels of riders. All bikes and bikers welcome!

Come celebrate with me! Join me in Salem on Friday June 4 at the Timber Town Harley Davidson to celebrate their new ownership. This is going to be a fun-filled evening with food drinks, music, contests, and prizes. I will be speaking about my life-changing motorcycle journey at 7pm.

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