Back in the day (the western days) people were hired to ride shotgun to protect the driver of the stagecoach, most often the coaches carrying money and valuables. ( source ) The term has morphed into riding in the front passenger seat of a car. And as in all competitions there are rules for calling and riding shotgun as outlined here . 

Go For a Ride Day What can you take for a ride today? (Keep it clean people! *wink*) I get carsick so riding in a car isn't much fun for me and driving one gets old. I do love riding a motorcycle, always have. I don't mind riding in a boat either. So this day falls a little flat for me but if you are a fan of riding around then be sure to go for a ride today! International Aura Awareness Day What is an aura? How to Develop Awareness of the Aura's Different Layers Aura Awareness: Are you aware of the energetic bands of colors that surround your body?

Valentino Day Italian-American actor Rudolph Valentino was admired as the “Great Lover” of the 1920s. A documentary tribute to Valentino The “Latin Lover” and His Enemies Ride the Wind Day There are so many ways to observe this day.  Most of them I am too chicken to do!  Ha!  Sky Diving, Wind Surfing, Wind Sailing, Kite Flying, Hot Air Balloon, what else?  Any of those intrigue you? Have any of those been on your bucket list?  Maybe today is the day to either do it or set up a day to do it!