Michelle “Pretty Eyes” Ivory is the Motorcycle Club’s Newest and Easiest Rider
By Darrel Wheeler, Photos by Darrel Wheeler
The 4 Horsemen’s Motorcycle Club has been changed forever with the nomination and acceptance of long time female bike-rider Michelle “Pretty Eyes” Ivory. After years of riding with various girl groups, and riding solo, she felt it was time to pursue her dream of “patching-up” and belonging to her favorite motorcycle club.
Michelle, a city employee (Water Department) and mother of one, has been hanging around the club and their members for the last seven years. The members of the 4H Club have been watching her handle her bikes with the greatest of ease and admiring her passion and commitment to the bike culture.
“She would hang out at the club, go on rides with us and participate in our functions and fundraisers. Her brother, Michael “Fluff” Ivory, is also a member in our club,” 4 HMC Wes “Sconey” Brinker said.
After a few years of contemplation she finally got the nerve and asked the club members if she could join the legendary club of bikers. A meeting soon followed her request; the powers that be, including international approval, decided it was time to let one of the best riders in San Diego male or female into the 52 year old proud establishment.
First things first: she had to pass probation and fulfill her prospect duties, which she passed with flying colors in 8 months, and she was ceremoniously handed her well-deserved Patch of acceptance and completion. Her passion for bike riding began at a young age in the bygone canyons of Valencia Park.
“I used to ride dirt-bikes with the boys when I was a kid and it’s something that I really enjoyed.” Michelle shared. “I stopped riding and picked it back up seven years ago and now I’m on my second bike. I have ridden my bike to Las Vegas and San Francisco by myself. That’s how much I enjoy riding, and a challenge,” she said.
“I used to go on road trips with other clubs. Solid, black-Sabbath, Undisputed and others clubs. Riding Harley’s is kind of in my DNA now. It means so much to me being a member of the 4 Horsemen and it’s an honor to be riding with my brother, Michael, and I really appreciate the guys for understanding my passion and not letting my gender be an issue. I’m going to try my best not to let them down,” Michelle continued.
Club President Dorian “Do-Do” Sweat had this to say about the club’s First Lady of Ride, “I have a lot of confidence in her ability to ride and lead. That’s why we made her Road Captain. That’s a serious responsibility, a big part of our safety is in her hands.”
“I remember a few years back when she was talking about getting a bike. She said, ‘When I do get a bike, I want to ride just like you,’” the smiling Mr. President shared.
The 4 Horsemen’s prettiest and easiest rider plans on leading the pack on their National bike run to Milwaukee, Wisconsin this spring.
