Biker's Reunion 2010

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Biker's Reunion 2010

Perfect weather for this year's Biker's Reunion at new Liskeard last weekend. Thirteen member's of our Chapter showed up for this event for all or part of this fantastic weekend. About 250-300 rider's went on the "Early Bird Ride" on the Friday through Haileybury, Cobalt, Latchford ending in Temagami for a snack and some good social time. Saturday was a day of many activities in New Liskeard including dirt bike jumps and Mr. Rocket Man. Our Chapter went on a short ride over to Quebec past rolling farm land with neat well kept farm houses for lunch in Ville-Marie. Sunday was the Freedom Ride to the Cancer hospital then on through many small friendly town's for about 160 kms. The reception we received from the local people made us all feel proud to be biker's. Here are a few pictures with lots more by clicking on "Biker's Reunion 2010 Pictures" under Chapter 523 on the right hand side of this page. Any member's wishing to join us next year, please contact me as soon as possible to secure your camp site.

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Group Riding

Staggered formation with the lead rider in the left tire track, subsequent riders alternating between right and left tire tracks, of the driving lane.

On secondary roads, a one second count will separate each rider, which will be a two second count to the rider immediately in front of you. On major highways where the speed will be increased, this count may be increased accordingly. Riding through towns at slower speeds, ranks will closed up to try and avoid splitting the group up. Traffic lights must be obeyed even if this splits the group.

Riders that require a larger separation than outlined above, for any reason especially for those members riding with a passenger, three wheeled , trikes or sidecar, motorcycle please ride toward the rear of the group but IN FRONT of the designated "Tail Gunner" of the day.

Right and left turns will be indicated by all riders using indicator lights and also hand signals as outlined by the MTO.

Slowing down or coming to a stop will be indicated by a hand signal as outlined by the MTO, this signal will be at the discretion of the Ride Captain.

Additional hand signals initiated by the Ride Captain will be used for riding in single file.

Pointing with the right foot or left hand to indicate an obstruction in the road such as a pot hole, debris or road kill that the rider behind you cannot see. (Pointing with your right or left foot would also be acceptable).

Also use a hand signal to the rider behind you if they have accidently left their blinker light flashing.

Designated Tail Gunners for Chapter .NOBODY WILL RIDE BEHIND THE TAILGUNNER. The tailgunner is the "Eyes" of the group and their primary function is to protect the group as a whole from traffic approaching from behind. This is no small task.

We do have several experienced Ride Captains headed up by Steve Shane. Their duty is to provide us with a safe and enjoyable ride within the limits of the law. It is important for the group to ride at a speed that keeps pace with the general traffic around them.

You may be asked at any time to fill in for either of the above positions and we ask that you respect this request by honoring all of the above.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010