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July 4th   More...
Updated: 5/21/2009 8:27:43 PM

ERC & TRC both 1up & 2up on July 11. Sign up deadline July 3   More...
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Ride for Kids Fundraiser   More...
Updated: 6/9/2009 11:54:30 PM

Please sell Pancake Breakfast Tickets   More...
Updated: 6/9/2009 11:51:52 PM

Tulsa, OK - July 2 - 5, 2009 (Act before December 31 for New Stimulus Plan ...)    more...
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Join us in Dothan, AL - Sept 10-12, 2009    more...
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All entries must be submitted no later than November 15th, 2009.    more...
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Join us in Prattville on January 9th    more...
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Coming in April, 2010    more...
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Currently visiting with Chapter-M (See the Travel photo album)    more...
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Standard Events Next Monthly Gathering
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Rocket City Wings gathering -- Ryan's, S. Pkwy, Huntsville. Eat 6pm / Meet 7pm
Events Events / Rides
July - 2009
3,  Fri--T-O-D-A-Y-
 -Independence Holiday
4,  Sat-Independence Day
5,  Sun-Breakfast at Mullins -- 8:30am - 607 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville. Ride TBD.
 -Wing-Ding (Starts Wednesday)
7,  Tue-Supper at La Alameda -- 6:00pm - 3807 University
 -CMA - Huntsville Forgiven Riders -- Mullins 607 Andrew Jackson Way NE - Eat 6:00pm / Meet 6:45pm
 -Full Moon
9,  Thu-Supper at Olive Garden -- 6:00pm - 3730 University Dr NW
11,  Sat-ERC -- 7:30am - Madison County Executive Airport
12,  Sun-TRC -- 7:30am - Madison County Executive Airport
 -Breakfast at Mullins -- 8:30am - 607 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville. Ride TBD.
14,  Tue-Rocket City Wings gathering -- Ryan's, S. Pkwy, Huntsville. Eat 6pm / Meet 7pm
15,  Wed-18th Annual Ride to Work Day
 -Snowshoe Freedom Fest
16,  Thu-Supper at Ruby Tuesday -- 6:00pm - 7814 Hwy 72 West, Madison
 -Annual Little Sturgis Rally -- Sturgis, KY
18,  Sat-Left/Right/Straight Ride -- Eat First at Drake CB - Depart 10:00am - Start ride at Country Cruisers Shop
 -AL-H Athens (Athens Eagle Wings) Meeting -- Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, West Pryor St, next to RR tracks, Athens - Eat 8:00am / Meet 8:45am
19,  Sun-Breakfast at Mullins -- 8:30am - 607 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville. Ride TBD.
 -Chrome Party -- Time TBD - Fosnight's
 -Ride for Kids - Task Force Meeting -- 2pm - Jack's Restaurant in Cullman (exit 304)
 -Ice Cream Day
21,  Tue-Birthday Dinner at Tony's Little Italy -- 6:00pm - Airport and Whitesburg
23,  Thu-Supper at T.G.I. Friday's -- 6:00pm - 4935 University Drive
Events Birthdays / Anniversaries
July - 2009
1,  Wed-Rich Follett's Birthday
 -Serge & Barbara MSadoques' Anniversary
 -Jacob (Jake) & Kathy Lawyer's GWRRA Anniversary
 -Don & Burma Watts' GWRRA Anniversary
3,  Fri-[Little] Roy Fosnight's Birthday
 -Samantha Menikheim's Birthday
5,  Sun-Steven Hollingsworth's Birthday
6,  Mon-Bill & Bonnie Nelson's Anniversary
8,  Wed-Anita Fosnight's Birthday
 -Nathan Gordon's GWRRA Anniversary
14,  Tue-Beverly Peck's GWRRA Anniversary
17,  Fri-Jim & Myrna Walker's Anniversary
20,  Mon-Bettye Caryl's GWRRA Anniversary
21,  Tue-Faye Richards-Williams' Birthday
 -Sue Chapman's GWRRA Anniversary
22,  Wed-Don Peck's GWRRA Anniversary
23,  Thu-Jim Walker's Birthday
26,  Sun-Greg & Renee Dempsey's Anniversary
28,  Tue-Sue Chapman's Birthday
30,  Thu-Kay & Bill Leonard's Anniversary
31,  Fri-Don & Beverly Peck's Anniversary
GWRRA Anniversaries celebrate when members joined the GWRRA family, these are not renewal dates. Please refer to your membership card for renewal information.

Calendar Updated: 6/24/2009 7:57:00 AM

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Our Group Rides
  • Unless otherwise indicated, all rides will leave from the ride meeting place at the scheduled time.
  • As a courtesy to all members, it is important to be ready to leave at the departure time.
  • All bikes should be fueled and bladders emptied ahead of time.
  • We plan a variety of rides. Time and money might make it hard to make all events. We hope this variety will give you an opportunity to pick and choose, and at least enjoy some of them.
  • If the weather is bad--come in your car.
  • If you have a CB, you will find us on Channel One.
Event / Ride Definitions
  • Ryan's S.Pkwy - Ryan's Family Steakhouse US Highway 231/431 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL
  • Mullin's Drive In - 607 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville, AL

Common Starting Points

Common Abbreviations

  • DQ - Dairy Queen
  • FBO - First Bike Out
  • LBI - Last Bike In
  • MC - Motorcycle Club
Weather Weather
Fair68° Fair
Fri Partly CloudyPartly Cloudy 88° / 62°
Sat Partly CloudyPartly Cloudy 93° / 71°
Updated: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:01 pm CDT
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There are two types of people–those who come into a room and say, ‘Well, here I am!’ and those who come in and say, ‘Ah, there you are.’

-- Frederick L Collins

SafetyRiding Safety Tips

Double Check

The following article is reprinted from GWRRA Motorist Awareness Division.

Space Cushioning

"Motorcyclists, who have significant room to maneuver while riding within a traffic lane, can use this margin to position themselves for maximum visibility to other motorists with safety and control of the situation." (NAMS, 2001)

Why Double Check?
  • About 3/4 of motorcycle accidents involve another motor vehicle.
  • Two-thirds of these accidents were caused by the motorist failing to yield the right of way.
  • The most common reason given by the motorist is, “I didn’t see the motorcycle.”
Why don't motorists see Motorcyclists?
  • Motorists, for the most part, are unfamiliar with motorcycles.
  • Motorists tend to look for and see the familiar - other motorists.
  • Motorcycles have a much smaller profile than vehicles; therefore, judging speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle is more difficult.
Where Are Accidents most likely to occur?
  • LEFT TURNS - Over 40% of all motorcycle accidents occur at intersections.
  • VEHICLE BLIND SPOT - Motorcyclists are often hidden in a vehicles blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their size.

EVERYONE SHOULD LOOK TWICE - SAVE A LIFE

WHAT CAN A MOTORIST DO?
  • Expect to see motorcyclists.  Look twice!
  • Try to anticipate a motorcyclist's movements - be especially cautious at intersections and during lane changes.  "Take a second - Double check!"
  • Allow more space between your vehicle an a motorcyclist than you would for another vehicle.  "Ride aware!"
  • Be courteous - signal your intentions well in advance.

Remember - "How many motorcyclists have you seen today?  LOOK TWICE"

This is Your Chapter
Remember, this is YOUR chapter and your participation and ideas are what makes it all worth while. So please pass along any ideas you have. It will be appreciated by all.
GWRRA Neighbors
AL-E Anderson Meeting
Fish Creel, Highway 207, Anderson - Eat 6:30pm / Meet 7:00pm
[Next Meeting: Monday, July 13, 2009]
AL-H Athens (Athens Eagle Wings) Meeting
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, West Pryor St, next to RR tracks, Athens - Eat 8:00am / Meet 8:45am
[Next Meeting: Saturday, July 18, 2009]
AL-I Decatur (Point Mallard Wings) Meeting
Tony's Country Cooking, 6th Avenue SE, Decatur - Eat 6:00pm / Meet 6:45pm
[Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 28, 2009]
AL-K Florence (Shoals Wings) Meeting
Underwood/Petersville Community Center, Florence - Eat 8:00am / Meet 9:00am
[Next Meeting: Saturday, July 4, 2009]
AL-N Gadsden (Coosa Valley Wings) Meeting
Western Sizzlin, Route 77, Rainbow City - Eat 5:00pm / Meet 6:00pm
[Next Meeting: Saturday, July 4, 2009]
AL-S Russellville (Cedar Creek Wings) Meeting
Jonathan's Steak House, Highway 43, Russellville - Eat 6:30pm / Meet 7:00pm
[Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 2009]
AL-Y Birmingham (Liberty Wings) Meeting
Neighborhood Sports Grill, Hwy 11 Near I-459, Trussville - Eat 6:00pm / Meet 7:00pm
[Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 2009]

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