Sometimes life sends us down a road we never imagined. For us, it all began in 2020 in La Malbaie, in the heart of the beautiful Charlevoix region. I met Joryce shortly after he arrived. We had no idea that this meeting would completely transform our lives and, a few years later, give birth to Harley Bikers Dog.
From our very first conversations, one shared passion became obvious: motorcycles.
For Joryce, that passion has been part of his life for more than 30 years. Riding is simply part of who he is. I fell in love with motorcycles about ten years ago. What began as a hobby quickly became a true way of life.
We began exploring Quebec's roads whenever we had the chance. Every ride became a new adventure. We loved discovering country roads, welcoming villages, spectacular landscapes, and scenic stops — places that do not always appear in tourist guides.
We quickly understood that the destination was not the only thing that mattered.
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Just putting on our motorcycle jackets was enough to make us smile. Every kilometre became a moment of freedom, far from everyday life.
At that time, we had no idea that a little dog would soon turn all our habits upside down. And to be completely honest… I did not want a dog.
I truly believed that having a pet would keep us from travelling as much as we wanted. We were always on the move, always ready to discover a new road. To me, adopting a dog automatically meant making compromises.
I was completely wrong.
Without knowing it, the greatest adventure of our lives was about to begin.
Chapter 2
Why I Changed My Mind
Why I finally decided to give Joryce a dog for his 55th birthday… despite every reason that made me think it was a bad idea.