She Wolf of the Moment-Michelle Valdovinos

Each Month or so, we’ll be choosing a human that inspires the moto community. Stay tuned! Who knows, maybe the next She Wolf will be you!

Photo by: Matthew Nigel

For The Month of July, we are honoring The Wonderful Michelle Valvodinos. Residing in Long Beach with her hubby and three dogs (Danzig, Ozzy, and Sid). Michelle is equally passionate about dogs as she is about motorcycles, and is the mastermind behind our ‘Ride Hogs Pet Dogs’ Slogan! Get to know more about Michelle below:

How Long have you been riding? please tell us about your bike Journey:
I’ve been riding about 4.5 years. I started with a 1974 Honda CB 125 and rode that little thing EVERYWHERE for about a year. My second bike was an anniversary gift from my husband, a 1980 Suzuki GS 450. I decided to test ride a  2016 Harley Davidson sportster for fun and ended up taking her home.   

What is your most memorable riding experience?

My favorite riding memory is riding through the desert coming back from Vegas with my husband and the sun was rising. It was breathtaking. Just us and the road.  I felt like I was in  the movie Easy Rider. 

Tell us a little bit about yourself:

I’m married with 3 dogs. I‘ve been a bartender for 21 years but decided to go back to school for Respiratory Therapy during the pandemic. My husband and I have a vintage business as well. We truly enjoy hunting for rare Harley Davidson pieces, Chimayos or anything with fringe.   

Also, what is something someone may not know about you that you’d like to share?

I’m also over 12 years sober. I struggled for many years with alcohol and other things. It was such a crazy and dark time in my life. I have so much gratitude for my life today.

Anything coming up that you have planned on two wheels?

I’m super excited about BRO in Borrego Springs. I’ve never been before and riding with a group of women just hits different.

If you could give any advice to a newer rider, what would it be?

For new riders I suggest taking a motorcycle safety class, invest in protective gear ( huge fan of Tobacco) and PRACTICE ALOT.   It’s ok to be nervous, just work through it. I still have so much to learn. Always learning. 

If you could have any bike in the world, what would it be and why?

Dream bike?? I really want a black Heritage Softtail with 14” bars, fishtails and no bags. Mspeachi has one of my favorite dream bikes. I want the goth version of her bike 🖤🕸🦇🥀💀

Thanks for sharing with us, Michelle! Can’t wait for our next adventure together.

Michelles IG: @misshell666

Business page: @la_onda_vintage_co (awesome biker wear and vintage items)

Photographer: Matthew Nigel @matt.nigel

Photo by: Matthew Nigel