7/31/2010 - Monthly Member's Meeting at the Long Center, Clearwater 7:00PM,New Members Group Riding Orientation 9:00 AM

Title/Destination: Fletcher's to Boot Ranch and back again
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's Harley-Davidson
Time: 9 AM
Road Captain leading ride: Head Road Captain, Mike Rieker
Ride Leaders Phone Number: 727-733-6559
Tolls or Admission fee: Absolutely FREE
Approx. Mileage: 40
Ride Description:
At FBACC HOG we always assume that since you have a motorcycle, you probably know how to ride. Proof positive does exist that it isn't always the case. Unlike solo riding, safe group riding requires a whole new set of skills, which are not inherent traits. Group Riding is something you get better at with practice and on this ride we will share with you how we, FBACC HOG, ride in a group.
Safety for all is the primary concern and the goal of all FBACC Group rides. Like all our rides, if it's safe, it'll probably be fun.
At 9 AM you will see a 20 min Riders Edge Group Riding video that will describe for you strategies like:
Proper staggered riding
Proper single file riding
Stopping at an intersection
Entering and Exiting highways and,
In addition to the one you already know, you will learn 12 new hand signals used to communicate on our rides.
Following a brief Q&A session we will have a ride briefing and take a 1-hour ride through some familiar local streets. A comfort/coffee stop in at Boot Ranch will be followed by a return to Fletcher's for any Questions and Answers.

This is a closed event for members and their guests.