Brenda L. Bates

Brenda L. Bates, known as The Bike Psych, has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology and is a certified hypnotherapist. Ms. Bates specializes in treating post traumatic stress disorder specifically for motorcyclists and motor sports enthusiasts. Currently, Brenda is a contributing columnist for Road Bike Magazine and City Bike. She is an avid motorcyclist who has been riding on-road for over 25 years and off-road for over 40 years. Brenda also enjoys dual-sport motorcycling. She holds a certificate in motorcycle engine repair and works on her own bikes. Some of her bikes include a Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 and a KTM 250 dirt bike. Ms. Bates is also a playwright.