dirt dame 554 Posted June 24, 2010 Got an invite to be interviewed for a segment on women motorcyclists being taped for the Today Show. About ten of us showed up. A fun and diverse cross section of female riders; young and old, cruiser and sport etc. We met at the D Store in Costa Mesa. They were kind enough to host this event and provide a yummy lunch of deli sandwiches, tater salad and soda for us. Members of the Motorcycle Industry Council were there as well a couple other powersport industry people. Taping everything took a lot longer than I dreamed it would, and we were all still at a point overlooking the ocean by Palos Verdes at 7:00 PM. It was a long, cold ride back on the freeway. I rolled through the front gate at 9 under the moonlight. Thanks to Lauri (a cool fellow Kawi rider) for topping my tank on the return ride. I realize that I interview about as well as Bill The Cat, but had fun almost running into the cameraman's family jewels when he had me do a slow shot on my bike rolling straight towards him and as close as I could get. He may be permanently bowlegged now. As usual, I carried one of my stealthy but somewhat blurry beater Kodaks with me , so here are a few shots. I keep forgetting that there are actually still places that allow fireworks to be sold and used. Lunch is served by the Dainese team. Setting up for one of the interviews. Me like.... About to ready for a shoot.... Lauri was a crackup. Red haired gal was a street stunter. Obligatory riders meet and waiver signing fest. The interviewer (a bit of a fish out of water) prepares to get a ride. Shooting from the Mustang. More interviews. Jan Plessner of Kawasaki Motor Corporation. Lauri. Line up including person with old school bike, dirt helmet and the sole falling off the left boot. Just beyond our bikes. Link to the rest of the shots. http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/d...mview=slideshow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted June 24, 2010 If they were filming women riders, where is Bikeslut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted June 24, 2010 flaming- check trolling- check hijacking- check simma down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistress of the dual 1 Posted June 24, 2010 Awesome Mimi!!!! Way to represent female riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted June 24, 2010 Great opportunity! Not a bad view, either. Congrats! Any air time info should be posted so we can view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted June 24, 2010 Great opportunity! Not a bad view, either. Congrats! Any air time info should be posted so we can view. They were uncertain as to air dates. Sometime in July, so not a big lead time. Perhaps I will here something soon from Jessica Prokup of Discover Today's Mortorcycling, who coordinated the whole thing. And of course, I could end up "on the cutting room floor". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daijones 0 Posted June 25, 2010 Sounds and looks like a fun day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted June 25, 2010 Glad you represented! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted July 17, 2010 Here's the latest information that I got on airtime date for the Today Show segment: "Hi all, The segment is slated to air this Monday, between 8:30 and 9:00 am. There's no guarantee, but let's hope for the best! Ali said the piece looks amazing. If it does air and you're not able to watch at that time, it'll likely be available later on the Today website. If so, I'll forward you that link. Thanks again for helping to make this happen! Best, Jess" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted July 18, 2010 I'll set the alarm clock!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 104 Posted July 19, 2010 Saw the report, pretty cool. I'm sure it took all day for the 3mins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted July 19, 2010 Saw the report, pretty cool. I'm sure it took all day for the 3mins. I missed it, as I was sitting around the DMV this morning. Was I in it at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted July 19, 2010 Went to the website and watched it. They cut all my dialog....at least I was in it. Oh well, but they should have left in the part where I rode straight into the camera. For the 7 hours of shooting and interviewing that they did, I found it to be a rather shallow and fluffy little clip. They should have not put all that movie clip stuff in there either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christi20 0 Posted July 19, 2010 The link I think. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/38306782#38306782 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites