The People Behind the Ride

"Every time I throw a leg over, I make it a point to practice something. Learning never stops."

Michael Franklin is one of the founding forces behind Just F'N Ride. What really sets Michael apart is his relentless commitment to the craft of riding. He's logged countless miles solo and in groups of all sizes, and along the way he's stacked up an impressive training resume: Basic Rider Course, Slow Riding, Skilled Rider, two Balance Control courses, the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic in Kentucky, and two sessions at the Yamaha Champions Riding School in South Carolina — including high-speed track training. Every time he throws a leg over, he's practicing something. Braking, cornering, slow-speed control — always getting smoother, always getting safer. Living proof that wind therapy doesn't just clear your head, it keeps you young. He helped build Just F'N Ride because he believes learning never stops, and neither should the ride.

"Show up, ride hard, look out for each other. That's what we do."

Donna — known on the road as Sass — is the heart of Just F'N Ride. She's the one who remembers everyone's name, checks in on new riders, and makes sure no one ever feels like an outsider. A proud mom, grandma, and full-time rider, she came to motorcycles and found more than a hobby — she found her people. Donna helped build this community so that every rider who shows up alone leaves feeling like family. She's living proof that it's never too late to just go, and that the best rides are the ones shared with people who actually show up for each other.