Taking a look behind the curtains to learn who runs the show before you actually line up for a ticket is a wise decision. You read about the director before you go to a theater performance, so why overlook this crucial information when selecting a vacation?

So, here we are: the people behind the Web pages of AZride.com that is fully operated by 1st Defense Industries, Inc., a motorcycle tour operator company.

Here you can learn more about the faces behind the words, or you can jump directly to our business principle.

If you had more than three decades of travel industry experience and you were excited about motorcycling as well as about the prospect of sharing your fun experiences with others, what would you do? Yes, you’d establish a motorcycle tour operator company! It's as simple as that and this is how our story goes.

I am Monica (guess what, on the left side!) and I take care of your reservations and most of the programs arranged around the ride. I'll also make sure that passengers receive the personalized attention they deserve. I’ve spent almost a decade in hospitality which gives me the know-how for getting the details right. There is only one thing I like better than enjoying my own vacation: to see you smile as you enjoy your vacation with AZride.com. The reason behind it is quite profound. Our most valuable asset is time. If you can contribute to the value of the time that other people spend, it is like giving a gift to someone. This is simply great, isn't it?

... and I'll share a secret with you: I love garlic :-)

On the right& of the Grand Canyon picture is me, Gabor. Don’t mistake my name for that of the (in)famous Zsa Zsa or her sister Eva Gabor. My first name is their last name, just for the sake of accuracy. I’ve spent more than twenty years working in the hospitality industry: restaurants, hotels, tourist offices, and other related enterprises.

I've been riding since I was fourteen, starting out on a moped. I drew Monica into the world of motorcycling and I will make certainthat you would enjoy your ride with us as much as we do when we go out for a ride. You'll experience the roads and tours that we ourselves would go on.

Our Business Philosophy

Our business philosophy reflects the of the thought of the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus: "You cannot step into the same river twice." For us this means the following:

1. We know that you cannot go on the same vacation twice. No matter what type of insurance you have, the time you spend on a trip is irreversible. There is no "do over". The days that are gone, are gone forever, so you want them to be PERFECT!

2. Sad but true, with each new day we get one day older. The opportunities that lie ahead are vast but not infinite, so we encourage you not to wait for next winter, next summer, or sometime in the future, but rather to take part of The Arizona Motorcycle Experience