Meet Tayler Bonecutter
At Over And Out Ozarks!
We’re really excited about our first Midwest women’s event! Over And Out events started on the East Coast, and over the years we’ve organically grown to reach women from all over the Northeast, but also all over the US. But, there will always be women who cannot travel to our Flagship events in PA. For years, women of the Midwest have been asking us to host an event there.
When we go into a whole new territory, it’s so interesting as we connect with new communities and riders. We meet new individuals and learn their stories about how they help fuel their own riding community - it’s an amazing thing to see!
This is exactly why we wanted to feature Tayler Bonecutter, who we’ve seen from afar via social media as a GNCC racer, but who also helps run a family business and dealership that supports other riders extensively. Tayler and friends have also organically grown their own women’s weekends and we feel a sort of kinship with what they have going on!
Suffice it to say, we’re so impressed and excited to connect with more like-minded ladies of the Midwest at Over And Out Ozarks. To kick things off, read on to get to know Tayler Bonecutter!
How did you get into riding?
My mom, dad, and brother started riding before me. When I was younger, I was really involved in school sports and dirt bikes were not something I cared about. But after I reached all my goals with school sports, I did not know what to do next. I am an athlete at heart, and have a burning desire to be active! I woke up one Saturday and decided to go with my family to a MORE (Midwest Off Road Events) race and I went ahead and raced. I became addicted to the level of difficulty and never looked back!
What kind of riding do you do?
Right now, I race GNCC's (The premier Cross Country racing series), NEPG (The National Enduro series), as well as a range of local races throughout the Midwest. I dab into motocross occasionally but not as often as I would like to. I travel a lot with most of the races being on the East Coast but I love it. I love seeing new places.
You also help organize a women's ride day of your own. How did that come about?
Well, it started out as a girl's weekend with my friend, Megan Kennon, and a couple other female friends. It was actually my 21st birthday! We rode so much and had so much fun. Prior to that weekend, all of usually just rode with our boyfriends; We had no idea how much fun and empowering it was to just do it with just us girls!
After that we continued to do it every year and the numbers kept growing. My favorite part of doing that is seeing new faces and encouraging all girls and women that they can do anything they put their mind to, if they do the work to do so!
Please tell us about Bonecutter Off-Road, and how you support riders!
My family opened the doors to Bonecutter Off-Road 10 years ago! It started as a hobby and wanting the family to be able to get parts easier and all be on the same brand of off-road motorcycles.
We started with Beta Motorcycles, then in 2018 brought in Sherco, and in 2023 brought in GasGas. We keep tons of parts in stock and ship out daily anywhere in the USA. We have nearly 5,000 items listed on our online store. If we do not have it, we can usually get it!
Bonecutter Off-Road is passionate about racing and helping dirt bikers as much as we can. We support a range of riders locally and nationally. We look for good people who will help us grow. It is not about being fast, it is about being a good human.
“It is not about being fast, it is about being a good human.“
At MORE (Midwest Off Road Events) races (which Bonecutter Off-Road sponsors) we offer trackside support and bring our box van full of parts. When I travel to national races, I often deliver a lot of parts and bikes. I try to make it as easy as possible for people to do business with us even if they can't physically make it to the dealership. I’m personally coming to Over And Out’s first Midwest event at Hardwood Hills Ranch to offer support to all the female riders there!
How did you learn to work on bikes?
My dad used to do all of my bike work. I would hangout in the garage with him and watch him. Between my dad, Steve Leivan, and our tech at the shop I have learned a lot. I also enjoy nerding out on tech tip video's on YouTube or Instagram.
I am also a certified personal trainer and I am working towards tying that into the dealership to be able to help other riders and racers train to be safer on the bike. Learning how to ride safely is one thing but there are tons of things an individual can do to make it safer off the bike.
