Chapter 523 - Southern Cruisers Riding Club: April 2012

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Friday the 13 th. at Port Dover

Everything can be seen in Port Dover on Friday the 13 th. Here's two pictures of some local Biker Chicks, I'm almost afraid to mention that I recognise one of them. More pictures as always by clicking on "Photo Gallery 2012" on the right hand side of this page.

First Ride of the 2012 Season, Congratulations to all those that attended.

Hey John,

1st ride report: Great turnout – trooper Chuck, Brian with Diane, Steve S and meeeeeeeeeee.

Destination – French River & little town Alban for lunch. (Steve S had to leave us early for Easter function). Under fantastic Group leader Brian, we gas-stopped at Parry Sound and arrived at French River sight scenery... wow! Lunch at Fr.River Diane’s almost hometown cute friendly restaurant (Alban was closed) and looping back ... weather changed to rain, wind and cold, but nothing could spoil our 1st ride!!!! Not even 1 hour of hard labour in cleaning my Goldie afterwards.

Cheers to ride. Blanka.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Riding friends in Texas

Always great to share an enjoyable ride with friends no matter where you are.

Bandera Texas

It's a long time since we had a picture of a bike on our Message Board, so here are a couple of my neighbours here in Bandera Texas.

Take a look at the steering WHEEL. Is this a three wheeled car or is it a trike.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Last of the winter breakfast's

With the weather starting to improve for riding, last Sunday was the last Breakfast Get Together until the Fall. Another good turnout and I'm sure great food also. Thanks to Blanka for the pictures, more can always be seen by clicking on the appropiate "Photo' Gallery".
Next Sunday April 8/2012 will be the Official Start of the 2012 Riding Season meeting at Arby's at 10.00 am and departing at 10.30 am. I'll join you in a couple of weeks after I arrive home fro Texas.

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.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Friday the 13 th. at Port Dover

First Ride of the 2012 Season, Congratulations to all those that attended.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Riding friends in Texas

Bandera Texas

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Last of the winter breakfast's

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