Sean Mullineaux: TEAM Arizona Rider of the Month July 2014!
Last Updated: June 3rd, 2022
Ever meet a person and walk away thinking, what a nice guy? Sean fits that model for us. He’s attended multiple training sessions, we’ve chatted with him at several Bike Night events, and he was the winner of the WHY WE RIDE film poster when we held a special WHY WE RIDE film viewing earlier this year. To say he is part of the TEAM Arizona family would be an understatement; he is at the core of what integrates us into the motorcycling community…he IS family.
When several nominations for him to be Rider of the Month came into us, it was a no brainer. The only question we had was about why he started riding. We were somewhat surprised by the answer:
A buddy of mine used to ride his Ninja 636 to work everyday. I was never really interested in motorcycles, but seeing him ride everyday caught my attention. I took a ride on the back and I was sold. I bought a CBR250 to start out, truthfully, as I considered it a cheaper form of transportation.
Upon taking my permit test I realized I needed help in learning how to ride the thing. I then took the
Basic RiderCourse (ed: You’re not alone Sean! Many people “back into” training). At the time just to get the licence, but then I realized what I was getting into and how much more that class would mean for my riding.
Afterwards, I attended the first TEAM AZ bike night. It was there I learned how much the people really make the difference in this hobby. It was no longer a cheap mode of transportation; it was a fraternity.
And from that point on, I met the best people on two wheels. I made great friends…some I could call family. I love two wheels and could not imagine not doing it.
When asked what challenges him the most about riding, Sean says it is maintaining the attitude to never be complacent. We agree with this challenge. No matter how experienced or how skilled a rider may be, the laws of physics may bite you at any given moment if we’re not dedicated to riding our best.
If he were to proffer one piece of information to newbies, it would be take the classes and buy all the gear; they supercede any motorcycle upgrades.
Sean’s next sights are set on a little bit of track time. He’s hoping to possible even race one day, although he’s in no big rush. Ultimately, he sees it as part of his much larger motorcycling journey.
We’re thankful he’s chosen TEAM Arizona to be part of that motorcycling journey. We wouldn’t want it any other way!
Riders, we want to honor YOU! Do you know someone who should be a TEAM Arizona’s Rider of the Month? Entering their name is SIMPLE.
- Email Bill (bill@motorcycletraining.com )
- In the subject line, type “Rider of the Month”
- In one paragraph, tell us why this rider deserves the title TEAM Arizona Rider of the Month!
Let’s have some serious FUN with this gang! There are some great stories out there and we don’t want to miss them, so tell us about yourselves!
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