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Three Times
Motorcycles & Mayhem, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 9/20/25 Motorcycles & Mayhem, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 9/20/25

Three Times

Three times the universe decided to baptize me in rain on what was supposed to be my free day. Intern lunches, tattoo sessions, Harley rides, and sudden storms—it turned into a test of grit, irritation, and freedom all at once.

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15 Things Car Drivers Need to Know About Motorcycles
Motorcycles & Mayhem, Rants & Raves Kate Sjostrand 9/8/25 Motorcycles & Mayhem, Rants & Raves Kate Sjostrand 9/8/25

15 Things Car Drivers Need to Know About Motorcycles

Every biker has that story — the car that cuts us off, the driver texting through traffic, the brake-check that nearly takes our life. Here’s what car drivers need to understand about why we ride the way we do — and why your little mistake could cost us everything.

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Aurora
Personal Essays & Reflections, Motorcycles & Mayhem Kate Sjostrand 8/24/25 Personal Essays & Reflections, Motorcycles & Mayhem Kate Sjostrand 8/24/25

Aurora

I didn’t plan on buying another bike. I stopped at Harley to check on a clutch cable, and the universe shoved a Breakout 117 in front of me. One ride later, I was gone. Meet Aurora — elegant, mean, classy, and the goddess of light who completed my soul.

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The Little Things
Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit, Personal Essays Kate Sjostrand 8/8/25 Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit, Personal Essays Kate Sjostrand 8/8/25

The Little Things

There’s a kind of magic you only notice on two wheels—the sudden cold pockets of air, the sting of rain on your cheeks, the bugs smashing into your face like it’s part of the deal. It’s chaos. And it’s sacred.

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The Ride
Personal Essays, Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit Kate Sjostrand 8/7/25 Personal Essays, Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit Kate Sjostrand 8/7/25

The Ride

Most people don’t get it. They think riding is about speed or rebellion. But for me, it’s therapy. When I throw my leg over the bike, my soul returns to me.

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