Hi, I'm Petra Baer, creator of the VTwin Mama site. Since January 29, 2001, the VTwin Mama site has answered questions posed by motorcycle riders seeking advice and encouragement. It's been an exciting and interesting journey and over the years a lot of wonderful initiatives have been launched.

The last 6 months personally kicked my butt ... an especially tumultuous serious of events has sapped my energy and I have decided that it's time for a break ... a vacation in the truest sense of the word.

I wish you well on your starting or continuing journey in motorcycle riding. Here are some FAQs to help answer some basic questions you might have. 
– Hugs, Petra, aka VTwin Mama

How long will you be gone from the site?
In the past I've been tempted to try to predict things. That rarely goes well given that my crystal ball is still in the repair shop! The fact is that I might only need a month to recharge my batteries. Or this summer, or the rest of the year. What I can tell you is that it's highly unlikely I will not return at all. All things VTwin Mama are very special to me and always will be.

I really need assistance with my learning curve
I get that. My first suggestion is that you take the time to read the extensive archives on this site as there is a ton of information. My other suggestion is that you join the VTwin Mama Message Board ... a lot of caring women will welcome you with open arms and share what they've learned or are learning. It's one of the most respectful boards on the Internet and registration is free.

Will you answer any questions by email?
Of course I'll still be monitoring emails as I communicate with family and friends. If I see an incoming letter relating to VTwin Mama, I might answer it personally (i.e. not posting it to the site) or direct you to other sources.

What about the Ride Map, the Fit Charts, the Reviews, etc.?
If the information is submitted, it will go into a To Do file folder for the time being. I'm guessing that there will be rainy days that I might want to do some uploads.

Aren't you concerned that VTwin Mama will cease to be a "go to" place?
I still remember the first months of launching the site ... praying that somebody would find the site and write in! What I've learned is that the "numbers" don't matter to me. What mattered is that I had provided a place where questions, responses, and observations could be shared. But if I'm temporarily burnt out, then the best chance that this site will continue on for many years to come is for me to take a break ... now ... when I really need it.

Sometimes it takes a full tank of gas before you can think straight. I'm heading to my personal gas station to fill up and will return when all cylinders are ready to fire up again!