So you’ve done the footwork and passed out flyers at every race and motorcycle event you could find. You’ve got event invites up on Facebook, Twitter and all the local internet forums. The date of your ride is set and you expect a huge turn out of motorcyclists. Maybe you’re organizing a big ride to raise money for a cause. Maybe you’re doing a toy drive, or a memorial ride. Maybe you’re just organizing a big ride for fun. Whatever your reason for gathering a large number of motorcyclists together in one place, at one time, you need to make sure you’re prepared for anything. Preparation is the key to avoiding unwanted riding behavior and accidents due to negligence or disarray.
There are several websites where you can find additional information about safe group riding practices. I plan to touch on a few of those practices here. Consider this a light reference if you’re looking for some last minute advice on how to make your ride a successful and safe one. I’ll mention some things to look out for, as well as some examples of riding behavior that you’ll want to avoid. At the end of the day, it’s about making sure that all the riders who attended your ride get home in one piece.
Route Planning:
Planning your route ahead of time is essential to preventing chaos during a large group ride. Plan your start and end points, as well as the places you plan to stop for fuel, food or rest breaks. Publish this route on your website, flyer or forum so other riders who plan on attending can study the route or print it out in advance. You can also use Google Maps to do this.
Planning your route in advance will help ease some of the anxiety riders feel when they fall behind or get lost or separated due to traffic, signals, etc. If the route is already pre-plotted, they can check the route themselves to get back on track instead of attempting to run red lights or speed to catch up to the group. Having a list with cell phone numbers or the addresses of intended stops can help as well.
Document/Route distribution:
It also might be a good idea to print out a hard copy of the route and make copies, if you have the resources available to do so. Try to keep it on a smaller template so riders could put the map in their tank bags or tape it to their gas tanks. Also consider distributing a printed list of the destination addresses as well as the cell phone numbers of riders who are familiar with the route so the group members will have reference if they get separated from the group.
Meet time:
Scheduling a group ride later in the morning gives everyone who is planning to attend the event time to eat breakfast. It also allows them to have a good night’s sleep and as well as additional travel time if they live farther away from the meet spot.
Starting the ride later in the day, like 9:00 am or 10:00 am, also prevents riders from doing unpredictable things when they’re tired and/or hungry.
Before the Ride – Pre-Ride Brief:
The “pre-ride brief,” as Jeff Hawkins from Skillz Days calls it, can also be called a “rider’s meeting.” Just like at a track day, the pre-ride brief is where you gather all the motorcyclists together at the meet location and apprise them of any information they need to know, such as the route you’ll be taking, what is considered acceptable riding behavior, what speeds you plan to travel at, who your escort riders are, hand signals or the Chatterbox frequency you’ll be using, and any possible obstacles or road work areas you may run into. This is also a good time to mention the purpose of the ride and what you expect from the riders, if anything.
Know Who Your Escort Riders Are and USE THEM!:
During the pre-ride brief, you’ll let your group know who your escort riders are. There should be at least one escort rider for every eight riders, as well as a lead rider and a chase rider or “sweep” for the entire group. If you plan to split the group up into smaller, sub-groups, make sure there is a lead and sweep rider for each sub-group. You can split the large group up by placing an escort rider at the exit of the meet location, which can wave motorcyclists forward when it’s safe to make sure they’re spread out as needed. Additionally, I suggest putting the faster riders at the back of the group to allow the slower riders to set a safe and comfortable pace behind the leader.
The escort riders can help to herd riders into one lane to keep the group together on multi-lane highways. They can park at the corners of intersections to guide riders as they travel the route. Escorts can also pull over to take photos of the group ride in a safe manner. If you plan to have an escort rider act as photographer, you should notify the riders during the pre-ride brief accordingly. I have seen riders endanger other members of the group when they suddenly dash ahead of everyone only to slam on their brakes to pull over and take a picture.
Furthermore, choosing escort riders who know the route can also prevent “road block syndrome,” where a rider pulls into an intersection to act like a barrier between oncoming traffic and the group so everyone can pull forward without having to stop at a stop sign or traffic signal. This is extremely dangerous, not just for the rider blocking traffic, but the entire group. You never know if there will be drivers who don’t realize what is going on and end up plowing into the rider blocking traffic. Having escort riders pulled over at intersections can give the rest of group reassurance that they’re on the right path and going the right way without anyone having to act as human shields.
Also, make sure to issue reflective safety vests or high visibility clothing to the escort riders so they’re easily identified by others in the group.
MSF Riding in Groups – Hand Signals and Tips:
Here is the MSF’s, or Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s, rules of engagement when it comes to riding in groups. These two templates provide suggestions for hand signals to use, as well as other general tips that can help ease the stress of organizing a large group ride.
Chase Vehicle:
Having a chase vehicle is a very convenient way to make sure all safety preparations are considered without too much action on the part of the riders. Snacks and drinks can be stored in a cooler while ramps and tools can be kept in the vehicle, should anyone need road side assistance.
Furthermore, additional luggage or supplies can be kept in the chase vehicle so the riders don’t have to carry it. Finding someone to drive the chase vehicle, however, might take a little incentive and creativity. So if you’re organizing a big ride, be prepared to buy lunch for your chase vehicle drivers, which would be a much-deserved reward.
Notify local law enforcement:
This might not be the best idea if you’re organizing a leisurely ride for the heck of it, but if you’re planning a big event with a purpose such as to raise money for cancer or honor the memory of a fallen rider, don’t be afraid to use local enforcement. Letting them know about your event could create a safer environment for the group as you might be able to obtain a police escort. Also, they may be able to shut off certain streets from thru traffic so that the group can maneuver through dense metropolitan areas safely and without incident.
Links to other sites with posted group riding techniques:
http://www.motorcyclemonster.com/articles/Leading-a-Group-Motorcycle-Ride.html
http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/the-thrill-of-group-motorcycle-riding-1175763.html
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/streetsurvival/group_motorcycle_safety/index.html
http://motorcycles.about.com/od/touringtips/a/GroupRidingSafe.htm
http://www.gmasw.com/riderule.pdf
Example of what NOT TO DO:
How being disorganized without rules can affect the rest of the motorcycling community:
10 Injured in Motorcycle Pile-up
‘Stunters’ Give Cops Headaches
Words by Rachael Westfall.
Photos courtesy of toyride.org, ocmoto.com and katu.com
Man, wassup peoples? ive been chillin in the foxhole for a lil too long now and with some news im finally starting to look around and the first thing ive noticed is ALOT of service members is here right on SBC!!!( i can never find them when i try to ride out back in the rear) So, seeing this and being able to relate to them i decided to give them and the loved ones/ significant others a hooah! just for doing what they do- whether they out here fighting( there are still troops in Iraq we just arent on a "combat" mission role lol i missed that last memorandum) or if they supporting us fighters or even just supporting those who support the troopies! Heres a hooah!, oorah!, hooyah!, fair seas and following winds, whatever it is said its props to you.
was wondering what events go on and when within a 300 mi radious of ft stewart, ga. would really appreciate knowing so me and some battles can show up and relax....
I just wanted to wish all my fellow SBC members a happy and safe Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the weekend with families and friends and please be careful!!
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SPLISH SPLASH BABY!!! LETS GET WET!!!
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~BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER Ride/ Cookout~ 11am Kickstands up
NOTHING LIKE A GOOD CAUSE!!! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER! TRUST AND BELIEVE!!!
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~Pajama Party @ Host Hotel Ball Room
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PMBC Farewell
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HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK:
WHEN THE SPECIAL EMAIL IS SENT OUT (THIS IS NOT THE CONTEST EMAIL) ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE THE FIRST PRO TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL (mb_big_red@ yahoo.com) WITH YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER FOR BOOKING YOUR ROOM AT OUR HOST HOTEL AND WE WILL BUY YOU A TICKET VIA PAYPAL AND EMAIL YOU THE CONFIRMATION!
THIS CONTEST IS FOR PROs ONLY YAHOO GROUP MEMBERS! IF YOU ARE A PRO AND NOT A MEMBER, UHHHHHH YOU NEEDA BE! SIGN UP @ http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/FORPROSONL Y/
HOW MANY TICKETS WILL WE BE DOING?
ONE WEEKLY UNTIL OUR EVENT! ON RANDOM DAYS. AT RANDOM TIMES!
WHO WILL BE NEXT WEEKS WINNER? STAY TUNED!!!
http://preciousmetalsbikeclub.com/2010EVENTS. html
ALSO Stay Tuned every TUESDAY until our event for the next episode of The "CHAINS" of Our Lives...
YES THIS IS THE ORIGINAL PMBC PROMOTIONAL SOAP OPERA.... I WONT STOP UNTIL YOU ARE JUST AS EXCITED AS ME TO HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 9TH ANNIVERSARY! LET'S GET DO DIS BABY!!!
LET ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR YA!!
PRECIOUS METALS BIKE CLUB
9TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
SEPT 10TH-12TH, 2010
GET YOUR $10 WEEKEND PASSES HERE:
http://preciousmetalsbikeclub.com/2010EVENTS.html
ENTIRE WEEKEND IS GOING DOWN HERE:
Holiday Inn West Myrtle Beach
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~8432361000~
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HERE IS THE LINE UP:
FRI., Sept. 10th 4pm - 12 midnight
~Pool Party~ Meet and Greet
SPLISH SPLASH BABY!!! LETS GET WET!!!
SAT. Sept 11th 10:00am - 6:00 pm
~BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER Ride/ Cookout~ 11am Kickstands up
NOTHING LIKE A GOOD CAUSE!!! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER! TRUST AND BELIEVE!!!
SAT., Sept 11th 9:00pm - 2:00 am
~Pajama Party @ Host Hotel Ball Room
COME SEE HOW WEEEE THROW A PJ JAM!!! YA'LL AINT EEEEEEEVEN READY!!!!
SUN., Sept 12th
PMBC Farewell
WE WILL PRAY FOR SAFE TRAVELS HOME!!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS HOLLA AT US:
"CHROME SOLDIER" AKA IKE TURNER AKA THE HNIC OF PMBC!!! YEAP THE PRESIDENT YA'LL AND HE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)331-9393
"SO~LO" AKA PAUL!! HE IS THE VICE PRESIDENT AND HE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)254-8279
"HEELS" YALL KNOW THE SECRETARY/WEBMASTER AND SHE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)318-1616
OR
MEEEEEE BIG RED BABY!! THE PRO YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW!!! AND YOU BETTER ALREADY HAVE ME LOCKED IN! LMHYAO!!! IF NOT YOU CAN HOLLA AT ME AT (843)267-8688
Ten confessions about lane splitting:
1) The clear definition of what “lane splitting” is continues to be open for debate. Whether you call it lane sharing, white lining or riding between cars, you’re still sharing undesignated space with other motorists. Determining what is or isn’t legal, at least in the state of California, is solely up to the highway patrol officer’s discretion. Call it what you want. Nothing changes how dangerous it really is.
2) Lane splitting or lane sharing is like riding between two moving walls that could cave in on you at any time, without warning. Because people hardly ever use their turn signals, you just have to guess which drivers look like they’re going to cut you off by watching their tires or lane position. Unfortunately, when it comes to anticipating other cagers surprising and unpredictable moves, there is no exact science.
3) Every time you lane split, you’re gambling. Probability works against you like sand drizzling through an hour glass. You just have to hope that today is not your day to go down.
4) If something does happen while you’re splitting lanes and you hit someone who steers their vehicle in front of you, it will always be your fault, regardless of whether or not you were splitting lanes safely. When you lane split, it is your responsibility to stay out of the way of other drivers. If you get hit, you’d better be prepared to pay for it.
5) Sometimes when I lane split, I start to feel dizzy and light headed. I realize it’s because I’ve been forgetting to breathe. Fighting the urge to tense up and forcing myself to stay calm and keep my elbows unlocked takes about as much discipline as not flinching when a wasp lands on your arm.
6) I always get a sinking nauseous feeling before I’m about to ride between cars. It’s the same sensation you get when you’re on a roller coaster just before you’re about to go down the first drop. You hear the chink-chink-chink of the chain pulling the car forward, but there is no turning back. Every time I’m riding into the wave of brake lights, my stomach does summersaults.
7) I’ve become so used to people not seeing me and coming into my lane without looking into their mirrors that it doesn’t bother me anymore. I don’t get angry, I don’t yell, I just keep going. As long as they don’t hit me, I could care less. But it does bother me when they do see me and they keep coming, giving me just enough room to get by without hitting me, as if getting one car ahead is more important than my life. That makes me angry.
8) I’ve tried to split lanes behind highway patrol officers because it honestly makes me feel safer. When a cop goes by, people start paying attention. Unfortunately, cops don’t like being followed and they’ve yelled at me for doing so. But when I mentioned that I was following them because it made me feel safer, they’ve let me go. :)
9) The problem with lane splitting is that you become numb to traffic. Being in a constant close proximity to other vehicles makes you a little more oblivious to them. Instead of seeing human beings behind the wheel of a car, you see rolling obstacles with gaps in between. This makes you a little too ballsy when it comes to getting through those gaps as quickly as possible. It’s too easy to switch gears into ‘I just want to get home’ mode. That’s why it’s a good idea to drive to work at least once or twice a week to keep your self grounded.
10) People ask me all the time if splitting lanes scares me. The answer is yes, it does. I dread the three hours each day that I have to do it, especially Fridays before holiday weekends. On those days, I want to kiss the ground when I make it home in one piece. But the problem isn’t the lack of control over other drivers; it’s the lack of control over me. The toughest part about being a motorcyclist is practicing self-restraint, especially when in survival-mode. Fear becomes a blessing at that point, because it’s the only thing keeping you away from the reaper.
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Words from our lucky winner:
HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK:
WHEN THE SPECIAL EMAIL IS SENT OUT (THIS IS NOT THE CONTEST EMAIL) ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE THE FIRST PRO TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL (mb_big_red@ yahoo.com) WITH YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER FOR BOOKING YOUR ROOM AT OUR HOST HOTEL AND WE WILL BUY YOU A TICKET VIA PAYPAL AND EMAIL YOU THE CONFIRMATION!
THIS CONTEST IS FOR PROs ONLY YAHOO GROUP MEMBERS! IF YOU ARE A PRO AND NOT A MEMBER, UHHHHHH YOU NEEDA BE! SIGN UP @ http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/FORPROSONL Y/
HOW MANY TICKETS WILL WE BE DOING?
ONE WEEKLY UNTIL OUR EVENT! ON RANDOM DAYS. AT RANDOM TIMES!
WHO WILL BE NEXT WEEKS WINNER? STAY TUNED!!!
http://preciousmetalsbikeclub.com/2010EVENTS. html
ALSO Stay Tuned every TUESDAY until our event for the next episode of The "CHAINS" of Our Lives...
YES THIS IS THE ORIGINAL PMBC PROMOTIONAL SOAP OPERA.... I WONT STOP UNTIL YOU ARE JUST AS EXCITED AS ME TO HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 9TH ANNIVERSARY! LET'S GET DO DIS BABY!!!
LET ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR YA!!
PRECIOUS METALS BIKE CLUB
9TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
SEPT 10TH-12TH, 2010
GET YOUR $10 WEEKEND PASSES HERE:
http://preciousmetalsbikeclub.com/2010EVENTS.html
ENTIRE WEEKEND IS GOING DOWN HERE:
Holiday Inn West Myrtle Beach
101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
~8432361000~
THE RATE IS ONLY $69 A NIGHT!!!! NO MONEY NEEDED TO BOOK ROOM! LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN!!! I SAID ZERO DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS NEEDED TO HOLD ROOM!!! JUST A VALID CREDIT CARD! SO BOOK ASAP!!!
HERE IS THE LINE UP:
FRI., Sept. 10th 4pm - 12 midnight
~Pool Party~ Meet and Greet
SPLISH SPLASH BABY!!! LETS GET WET!!!
SAT. Sept 11th 10:00am - 6:00 pm
~BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER Ride/ Cookout~ 11am Kickstands up
NOTHING LIKE A GOOD CAUSE!!! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER! TRUST AND BELIEVE!!!
SAT., Sept 11th 9:00pm - 2:00 am
~Pajama Party @ Host Hotel Ball Room
COME SEE HOW WEEEE THROW A PJ JAM!!! YA'LL AINT EEEEEEEVEN READY!!!!
SUN., Sept 12th
PMBC Farewell
WE WILL PRAY FOR SAFE TRAVELS HOME!!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS HOLLA AT US:
"CHROME SOLDIER" AKA IKE TURNER AKA THE HNIC OF PMBC!!! YEAP THE PRESIDENT YA'LL AND HE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)331-9393
"SO~LO" AKA PAUL!! HE IS THE VICE PRESIDENT AND HE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)254-8279
"HEELS" YALL KNOW THE SECRETARY/WEBMASTER AND SHE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)318-1616
OR
MEEEEEE BIG RED BABY!! THE PRO YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW!!! AND YOU BETTER ALREADY HAVE ME LOCKED IN! LMHYAO!!! IF NOT YOU CAN HOLLA AT ME AT (843)267-8688
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!! *big hug*
"ALWAYS CHECK DA RECORDS; FIND OUT WHO IS 4 YOU
AND WHO IS OUT 4 BRAGGING RIGHTS" Kimberly Vereen
One Love, Peace!
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S.Q.U.I.D. - noun/acronym - Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Ignorant and Dangerous. Derogatory term for motorcyclists who frequently ride without proper safety gear, are not knowledgeable about the sport of motorcycling or their machines and whose riding is not commensurate with their actual skill level.
Reference: The quick burst of speed and then abrupt slowing down of movement in the way that a squid (marine life) swims and its resemblance to the way that a reckless motorcyclist speeds up then abruptly decelerates when riding in traffic behind motorists.
Origins: US Navy.
Between living and riding in Pennsylvania, being an active member of a motorcycle club/community and frequenting Myrtle Beach, SC for Bike Week I have seen my fair share of motorcyclists enjoying this sport I love without proper or (in my opinion) adequate safety gear. I have long since been curious as to why one would embark on such a potentially dangerous activity without taking proper precautions to protect themselves. Safety gear goes well beyond the bare minimum of a helmet (preferably DOT and SNELL approved full face) but if nothing else it should go without saying that protecting your head is a given. I have been curious for quite some time now as to why someone would choose to ride without a helmet let alone all the other safety gear available to us for the safe enjoyment of this otherwise dangerous sport. No one has been able to ever answer this query for me. Even a few of my fellow club members (yes, sadly there are a few S.Q.U.I.D.S. in my club) who ride “naked” can't explain the appeal. Does...rather will anyone who rides without a helmet (or other safety gear for that matter) please explain to me the benefits, advantages and /or appeal in your mind associated with not protecting yourself. This isn't rhetorical, I honestly want to know. Your responses may help to change my outlook towards riders that don't wear safety gear. In case you all haven't realized, you should be offended when people call you S.Q.U.I.D.s.
Disclaimer: The meaning of the term S.Q.U.I.D. has been contested by many and may deviate from the above based on location and frame of reference.
Caption Contest Sept. 2010
Similar to the monthly caption contest that 2WT had in it's pages before it went under, The Roar Report presents our monthly caption contest. There's no cash prize, this one is just for fun. Submit you're caption for the above photograph.
ON THIS SEASON OF THE "CHAINS" OF OUR LIVES....
WE MET FIRECRACKER, A SINGLE MOM, WHO MET A YOUNG GUY NAME JAPAN AT A EVENT A FEW MONTHS BACK. SHE IS TRYING TO DECIDE IF JAPAN CAN BE "THE ONE" FOR HER...
WE MET JAPAN A DIVORCED MAN WITH NO KIDS AND REALIZED THAT HE HAS FEELINGS FOR FIRECRACKER AND ALSO WONDERS IS SHE IS THE ONE AS HE IS SEARCHING FOR TRUE LOVE.
WE MET DEE-LICIOUS WHO JAPAN HAS BEEN BEST FRIENDS WITH SINCE HIGH SCHOOL, WHO IS SECRETLY IN LOVE WITH HIM AND AFTER A ONE NIGHT STAND IS ALSO SECRETLY PREGNANT WITH HIS CHILD.
WE MET "ON TOP" WHO IS A LESBIAN THAT BEFORE JAPAN HAD BEEN GETTING PRETTY COZY WITH FIRECRACKER. SHE WANTS TO EXPLAIN TO FIRECRACKER THAT THEY ARE NOT JUST A PHASE.
AND IT IS ALL GOING DOWN AT PRECIOUS METALS 9TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND IN MYRTLE BEACH.....
*fade to black* ANNNNNNNNND ACTION!!!
*music by Drake fades in*
I’m more than just a number
Hey, Hey, Hey
I doubt you’ll find another
Hey, Hey, Hey
so every single summer
Hey, Hey, Hey
I be the one that you remember
I better find your love and I better find your heart
I better find your love and
I better find your heart
I better find your love and
I better find your heart
I bet if i give all my love,
then nothings gonna tear us apart
*music fades and softly plays instrumental in the background*
*camera man scanning the room*
*everything in slow motion for a dramatic effect*
*some sexy ladies and hard body guys in the pool*
*sexy lady sitting pool side with feet in pool and talking to a guy in open vest, no shirt, jeans and timbs*
*splash* Sexy "Passion" aka "Luv 2 Ride" dives into the pool as Chaos and dem Lugoff Ruff Ryders stand close by keeping a close eye on her.
*group of ladies walking in bikinis and club arm bands*
*group of guys in vests standing, watching the ladies, giving dap and da "DAAAMMMNNNN" face as the ladies walk by*
*slam sound* A crowd around a table is in a up roar as "tiny" National PRO of Clutch N Burn is straight taking cats heads off at the dominoes table!
*bar doors open* Black and dem dayum H.O.O.D. Rich Boyz come walking out with another round of drinks.
*walking towards elevator* Miss Black Queen of Black Tigers MC has her phone to her ear and 2 guys behind her fighting over who is going to take her bags upstairs.
*sea of orange shirts walking towards bar* Its the premier PRO from the Metro, Feva and da sexy guys and girls of Dirty South Ryders MC.
*striking a pose* Chocolate Angel National PRO Shadow Riders MC is being stopped left and right for photos as she is trying to make her way to the front desk to check in.
*lobby automatic doors open* Miss tat tat tatted up "Ladi LC Chyna" PRO for Queens II walking in front door as straight turning heads! Once folks see her vest they start heading her way to take pics and congratulate her!
Right behind her is da man who does her tats and who is taking the the tat game ova one tat at a time, "Tatz" from Hype Squad MC! Folks walking up to him asking him if he will be doing tats in his room.
JAPAN is fighting the crowd and heading towards Dee-Licious.
Dee-Licious and Tastee are standing close to each other whispering as they watch Japan try and work his way to them.
Firecracker is almost to the front lobby doors when she turns around to look at the group of bikes arriving.
"On Top" is the last in the group that Firecracker is watching arrive.
*music fades back in wit lyrics*
it’s more than just a mission
Hey, Hey, Hey
you hear but you don’t listen
Hey, Hey, Hey
You better pay attention
Hey, Hey, Hey
and get what you been missing
too many times I’ve been wrong
I guess being right takes too long
I’m done waiting, there's nothing left to do
but give all I have to you and
I better find your love and
I better find your heart
I better find your love and
I bet if I give all my love,
then nothings gonna tear us apart
I bet if I give all my love,
then nothings gonna tear us apart
*music fades and softly plays instrumental in the background*
*announcer voice with echo effect*
Will JAPAN get to Dee-Licious before Firecracker walks through the door?
Will Dee-Licious tell JAPAN that she is pregnant? And if so, will she tell him it is his?
Will Firecracker keep watching bikes long enough to realize that "On Top" is the the group of bikes arriving?
Will "On Top" get a chance to tell Firecracker how she feels?
Will JAPAN and FIRECRACKER be able to handle all of this drama and still come out as a couple or choose to go their separate ways?
*looking at YOU*
ARE YOU A LOYAL READER?
DO YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW HOW THIS STORY ENDS?
HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT I END WITH "YES THIS IS THE PMBC SOAP OPERA.... COME WATCH THE SAGA UNFOLD AT PMBC'S 9TH ANNIVERSARY"?
IN ORDER TO GET THE FINAL EPISODE TO THE "CHAINS" OF OUR LIVES YOU HAVE TO ATTEND THE OUR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND!
*read below as new info has been added*
LET ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR YA!!
PRECIOUS METALS BIKE CLUB
9TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
SEPT 10TH-12TH, 2010
GET YOUR $10 WEEKEND PASSES HERE:
http://preciousmetalsbikeclub.com/2010EVENTS.html
WARNING!!! THE HOST HOTEL IS IN DANGER OF SELLING OUT! I REPEAT! THE HOST HOTEL IS IN DANGER OF SELLING OUT!! WE ARE HOPING THAT WE CAN GET SOME MORE ROOMS ADDED THEY ARE LOOKING AT THEIR INVENTORY AS I TYPE! BUT ITS LOOKING LIKE HOTEL IS ALMOST TO CAPACITY!! SO PLEASE BARE WITH US IF YOU ARE ATTEMPTING BOOK YOUR ROOMS!! IF YOU HAVE MORE ROOMS THEN YOU NEED, PLEASE CONTACT HOST AND RELEASE SO WE CAN REBOOK! OR REACH OUT TO OTHERS AND LET THEM KNOW YOU HAVE A ROOM AT THE HOST THAT YOU CAN SPARE!
ENTIRE WEEKEND IS GOING DOWN HERE:
Holiday Inn West Myrtle Beach
101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
~8432361000~
THE RATE IS ONLY $69 A NIGHT!!!! NO MONEY NEEDED TO BOOK ROOM! LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN!!! I SAID ZERO DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS NEEDED TO HOLD ROOM!!! JUST A VALID CREDIT CARD! SO BOOK ASAP!!!
HERE IS THE LINE UP:
FRI., Sept. 10th 4pm - 12 midnight
~Pool Party~ Meet and Greet
SPLISH SPLASH BABY!!! LETS GET WET!!!
SAT. Sept 11th 10:00am - 6:00 pm
~BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER Ride/ Cookout~ 11am Kickstands up
NOTHING LIKE A GOOD CAUSE!!! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER! TRUST AND BELIEVE!!!
SAT. Sept 11th 5:00pm- 6:00pm
The "Chains" Of Our Lives Final Episode will be read by author "Big Red" followed by Questions and Answers Open Forum
SAT., Sept 11th 9:00pm - 2:00 am
~Pajama Party @ Host Hotel Ball Room
COME SEE HOW WEEEE THROW A PJ JAM!!! YA'LL AINT EEEEEEEVEN READY!!!! WE WILL BE GIVEN AWAY OUR SIGNATURE 6FT TROPHIES:
MOST REP MALE CLUB (4 or More)
MOST REP FEMALE CLUB (4 or More)
MOST REP CO-ED CLUB (4 or more)
FURTHEST DISTANCE ON 2s
SUN., Sept 12th
PMBC Farewell
WE WILL PRAY FOR SAFE TRAVELS HOME!!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS HOLLA AT US:
"CHROME SOLDIER" AKA IKE TURNER AKA THE HNIC OF PMBC!!! YEAP THE PRESIDENT YA'LL AND HE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)331-9393
"SO~LO" AKA PAUL!! HE IS THE VICE PRESIDENT AND HE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)254-8279
"HEELS" YALL KNOW THE SECRETARY/WEBMASTER AND SHE CAN BE REACHED AT (843)318-1616
OR
MEEEEEE BIG RED BABY!! THE PRO YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW!!! AND YOU BETTER ALREADY HAVE ME LOCKED IN! LMHYAO!!! IF NOT YOU CAN HOLLA AT ME AT (843)267-8688
"ALWAYS CHECK DA RECORDS; FIND OUT WHO IS 4 YOU
AND WHO IS OUT 4 BRAGGING RIGHTS" Kimberly Vereen
One Love, Peace!
Myrtle Beach, SC's
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I was so excited to finally get my Shift Envy jacket. Ever since I saw Jessica Maine wearing the Envy in a magazine ad, I knew I had to have one! I had been eyeing the Envy on Shift’s website for quite some time and finally decided which abstract color I could to commit to. Finally, one rainy day, I decided to stop by Cycle Gear and order one.
I’ve been wearing the Shift Envy jacket for almost six months now. I’ve commuted to work in cold and hot weather, ridden cross country, and attended some weekend rides wearing the Envy. This stylish jacket really stands out with its independent colors. It makes me feel more visible in traffic and I love how the designs are so energetic and unique! I think the Envy’s strung-out-on-E patterns are such a breath of fresh air compared to the pastel pink and baby blue colors suffocating most women’s gear in the market. Yuck!
Another thing I really like about this jacket is that it has supreme ventilation and it’s easy to wash. The liner is sufficient to stave off chill on a breezy day, and the jacket is roomy enough to slip on a sweater underneath if needs be. With vents in the upper back and upper chest areas allowing for plenty of breathability, along with the visible colors and comfortable fit, you really can’t go wrong with the Envy.
However (and there is always a however) there were three things about this jacket that somewhat disappointed me. First, there is a small pocket on the front of the jacket, near the waist area, that fastens with a snap button. Because this snap is exposed, when I lean forward over the fuel tank of my motorcycle, the button scratches the paint. The more I move around, the more of a mess the button leaves. I’ve relented to covering the button with electrical tape, but that just leaves tape smudges on the gas tank instead of scratches. To try and solve this problem, I plan on having an upholsterer sew a black cover o
ver the snap to prevent it from damaging my fuel tank further.
Secondly, the jacket rises up in the back while riding, which exposes the small of my back. This is an unfortunate theme that seems to plague the majority of women’s jackets. For some reason, the gear manufacturers seem to like the idea of exposing our backsides, maybe to show off those awesome tribal tattoos or new satin thongs from Victoria’s Secret. But living with a permanent tan just above your belt line can become a real ann oyance when you start to think about skin cancer. Carrying a backpack over the jacket helps to keep the jacket in place, but it would be nice to have a little more coverage over the lower back, or perhaps an additional flap, like many men’s jackets have.
My final gripe about the jacket is the fact that it’s not water proof. I wore the jacket when I rode 
across the country and after a few light rain storms; I was soaked to the bone. The jacket’s lightweight textile surface dried out quickly, but I suffered until the sun came out. I’ve come to realize I can only wear the Envy during pleasant summer weather, which I refuse to accept! I’m so addicted to the style and uniqueness of the jacket; I want to be able to wear it year-round.
These small grievances don’t stop me from donning this jacket almost daily. If Shift could find a way to make the Envy a no-nonsense, every-day jacket, but still keep the fashionable allure, I think the Envy could dominate the market as the most desirable women’s textile jacket out there.
To find out more about Shift women's gear, click here.
Words by Rachael Westfall. Photos by Rachael Westfall, Curtis Westfall and Aaron Klink.
Hey guys I got something wrong with the front Brakes! I was riding on the interstate and the front brakes locked up on me. I didn't even touch the brake lever. I made home bled the brakes and I will be damned if it didn't happen again! Any sugestion on what I need to do to fix it? Thanx
Similar to the monthly caption contest that 2WT had in it's pages before it went under, The Roar Report presents our monthly caption contest. There's no cash prize, this one is just for fun. Submit you're caption for the above photograph.
We need some girls who will promote and pose for photos next to their bikes. If you are intersted contact us for details.
Hey check it, I met up with some (other) Army guys (I think they were Army) just over the Florida state line and we ditched the helmets, so apparently some of you (military) guys and gals take issue? We did not get busted and we rode safe, besides we were in Florida. So, whats the big deal?
From a press release issued by Ducati Motor Holding:
DUCATI WILL FOCUS ITS TECHNICAL RESOURCES ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A FACTORY TEAM
Ducati, having participated with a factory team in every edition of the World Superbike Championship since it began in 1988, winning 16 Manufacturers’ world titles and 13 Riders’ world titles along the way, has decided to limit its participation to the supply of machines and support to private teams.
“This decision is part of a specific strategy made by Ducati, the aim being to further increase technological content in production models that will arrive on the arket in the coming years. In order to achieve this objective, the company’s technical resources, until now engaged with the management of the factory Superbike team, will instead be dedicated to the development of the new generation of hypersport bikes, in both their homologated and Superbike race versions,” declared Gabriele Del Torchio, President and CEO of Ducati. “I would like to thank Nori and Michel, and all of the riders that have contributed to the great history of Ducati in Superbike, but above all the Ducati employees; it is their hard work and professionalism that has allowed us to achieve such important results. A big thank you also to all of the partners that have supported us, first and foremost Xerox of course. I would also like to acknowledge the Flammini brothers who have managed the championship for so long, and the FIM, the organization with which we have continuous, constructive relations.”
By making this important decision Ducati aims to increase the speed and efficiency with which it transfers advanced technological solutions, currently tested in the prototype championship, to the production series.
The task of testing innovative technical solutions in Superbike racing will therefore be entrusted to external teams in the coming years, teams that will have the chance to receive technical support from Ducati personnel. This choice will allow the teams to benefit from even more competitive machines and parts.
Despite the decision to interrupt its official participation in the World Superbike Championship, Ducati will continue to work, in collaboration with the championship organizers, other manufacturers and the FIM, to define a technical regulation aimed at containing costs.
Strong in the sporting spirit that has always allowed this manufacturer to compete, line-up against its rivals, and win, it is fundamental for Ducati to identify, together with the other interested parties, solutions that can guarantee the future of the championship in the medium-long term.
Recently the Superbike World Championship, according to the current regulations, has been interpreted as moving more towards competition between prototypes rather than for bikes derived from production machines. This has led to an increase in costs, both for the manufacturers and the teams participating in the championship. This picture does not correlate with the current worldwide economic situation, which has made the securing of sponsorship even more difficult. Ducati trusts that the work carried out by all parties will lead to improvement also in this area.
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