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Aaron Rutledge has been on two wheels for nearly as long as he can remember.

He started riding dirt bikes at five years old after watching his older cousins ride and eventually raced motocross before making the move to street bikes at 18. But in 2022, a serious motorcycle accident nearly took his life and left him with permanent injuries — and a long road back to riding.

Four years later, Aaron returned to the street on the bike he had always wanted: a 2012 Suzuki Hayabusa.

His second-gen Busa is lowered, stretched eight inches and wrapped in forged carbon fiber, with smoked LED lighting, HeliBars, risers, engine work, an air box mod, DNA filter, velocity stacks and a dyno tune. And he may not be finished — a turbo kit and 300 rear tire are already being considered.

For Aaron, though, riding has never been just about the bike.

“Riding is my therapy. That’s the only time my mind has peace from the stress of day-to-day life.”

Next up, he plans to take the Hayabusa to the drag strip and see exactly what she can do in the quarter mile.

Follow Aaron: Aaron Rutledge on Facebook! Photos captured by Taylor Wilson, Biker BAE contributing photographer.

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Chelly may be a new rider, but her love for motorcycles is anything but new.

Her fascination with street bikes started at just 14 years old while hanging around the car and bike scene. But it would be another 23 years before she finally found herself on two wheels.

“The story is too long to tell,” she says of what finally led her to riding. “Let’s just say the universe was saying: you’ve waited 23 years, now you shall have your teenage dream fulfilled!”

That dream is Venom, her 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. She’s kept the modifications relatively simple so far, adding red accents including heel guards, bar ends and short levers, along with an LV slip-on.

For Chelly, though, finally becoming a rider means much more than owning the bike she dreamed about as a teenager.

“Riding is freedom — participating in a culture of people that realized a throttle gives peace to your soul.”

Twenty-three years after the dream began, Chelly is finally riding it.

Photos captured by Taylor Wilson, Biker BAE contributing photographer.

The Ride starts here.

Not just bikes —
but the people, the mindset, and the stories behind them.

A space where stories, riders, and culture come together.

For our first feature, we connect with Duckie and asked him about his cool stunts: real or AI?

Tap in.

Ebonie has been a rider long before her cancer diagnosis, but her journey through treatment and recovery added a deeper meaning to why she rides.

In this episode of The Ride, she shares how the road stayed present through one of the most challenging chapters of her life, and what it means to keep going when everything changes.

Part 1 of her story is now live.

Every rider has a different journey. Yanette talks with Biker BAE about how she became interested in riding and what’s it like being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Since learning how to ride a bike, she’s also started her own group: La Presión Bikers FL.

For more rider stories like Yanette’s, watch Why I Ride featuring Princes.

We were on our way out when we caught up with Cozy Tino. If his name is any indication of his personality, it’s spot on. Tino talks about his first bike night at KRATE, favorite snack, three tips for new riders and we even have a rev-off…Is that a thing?

The Army veteran also discusses how he got into riding and talks about some of his bike’s customizations. What we love most about Tino is his philosophy on life and his warm personality. Watch the video and stay tuned for more stories from The Ride!

Every road we’ve traveled has been paved with more than just asphalt—it’s been paved with purpose. From the very start, our journey was fueled by a clear vision and a commitment to something bigger than ourselves. Together, we set out not just to ride, but to make an impact.

Our early days were filled with determination and teamwork. We faced challenges that tested our resolve but also brought us closer. Each mile traveled wasn’t just progress on a map—it was a step forward in building trust, camaraderie, and shared goals.

What truly sets our journey apart is the people we’ve met along the way. Our community has been the heart of this adventure. Their passion, support, and belief in our mission have helped us overcome obstacles and reach milestones we once only dreamed of.

Looking back, it’s clear that the road we’ve traveled together is about more than distance. It’s about growth, resilience, and the purpose that drives us every day. And as we look ahead, we’re excited to keep moving forward—together—on this meaningful path.