interview by Jess McCuan  .  photo by Anthony Bellemare

Name: Sandra Campagna

Age: 28

Do you go by Sandra or Sandy? Sandy sometimes sounds like a cheerleader to me. I introduce myself as Sandra and let people make the decision.

And where did you get the great bike? I grew up around bikes. My dad has always had one—since he was 17. His first bike was like a 1970-something Harley… He still races, and he still wins first place.

Is riding as dangerous as everyone says? You are so vulnerable… The first time I got on I-40 by myself—I live out in Candler—I thought it was a little scary. People drive 70, and you have to cross four lanes of traffic. But you go in increments. It’s thrilling.