Grandma Takes Her First Ride on 100th Birthday How a grandson’s kind gesture for his grandma ballooned into an impromptu ride attended by several dozen motorcyclists Datha Roberts was about to turn 100 and had never ridden a motorcycle. An offhanded comment to her grandson would change that however. "She informed me she had never ridden a motorcycle, and she would like to sometime before she passes on," explains Roberts’ grandson, Troy. MORE BLUE-HAIRED BIKERS: Grandma gets dream ride Harley So when the day of his grandma’s triple digit birthday rolled around, Troy arranged to take her out on a big, V-Twin cruiser for her first ride on two-wheels. Originally Troy only mentioned the ride to a couple buddies, however word got around on social media and before he knew it, approximately 50 other bikers had opted to show up and take part in the birthday ride. "I was just overwhelmed with everything. I expected a little thing and not a big thing," stated Roberts. MORE FIRST TIME GRANDMA RIDERS: 91yr old woman tears up track on two-up Gixxer ride Datha Roberts on the back of her grandson's cruiser on her 100th birthday While Roberts is a little late to the punch, it’s fun to see someone take their first ride, especially when that someone is 100. "She'll always remember this, it'll be a very special day for her," Troy said. MORE ELDERLY RIDERS: 91-year-old still touring on Honda Gold Wing When asked what she thought of the experience, Roberts responded saying she found the ride to be exciting, though that was to be expected coming from her typical daily activities of playing cards and drinking tea with friends. Overall the grandma seemingly enjoyed not only the experience of physically riding a motorcycle for the first time, but she also got to take part in a pretty special group ride. "I'm ready to go again," says Roberts. Source: KQ2.com More from RideApart: New Self-Tinting Helmet Visors Make Your Shades Obsolete Let's All Tell Suzuki What to Do How a Banjo-Playing Brit Defies the Solo Traveler Myth 2019 KTM XC and XC-F Range First Look DigiLens Partners With Sena On New "MonoHUD" Display Related Stories 91-Year-Old Still Touring On Gold Wing Trike Why Harley’s Stock Is Up and Indian’s Is Down Royal Enfield Honors Flying Flea with New LE Model Click here for full story...