MN District, Chapter R
March 2010
Chapter Contact Information
See information on District Website.
From Your Chapter Director
By: Roy & Carol Bremseth
It is time for the March news letter.
March 6th we will be going to Austin's Perkins for supper at 5 pm and then to a movie afterwards.
On March 13th some of us will be going to the OPS meeting at Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Then on March 20th, Dean will be holding his CPR training at Trails Travel Center in Albert Lea, followed by our monthly social at 5:00 pm also at Trails.
Finally during the 27th and 28th of March, we will hold our first mall show at the Oak Park Mall in Austin Minnesota. Friday night, the 26th is when we will bring the bikes into the mall. So get your bikes, trikes, campers and trailers ready and bring them out to the mall show. Please have them there at 8:30 pm on the 26th. And don’t forget, we will be having dinner together on the 27th together at Georges Pizza in Austin.
Hopefully all the snow we received this year will start to fade and we can start hitting the roads on our first trips on the bikes for the year. But as always, keep a sharp eye out and ride safely.
From Your Chapter Educator
By Brad Harig
Now that all of the repairs that your bike needed for the upcoming
riding season are done, it is time to take a look at your safety gear
for riding. As everyone has different ideas of what is needed and
what is comfortable, it is your own decision on what to wear. As
for myself, I realize the dangers of riding a motorcycle and if
something
happens, I want to be as prepared as I possibly can be. Starting
with riding boots; make sure that the sole and tread of the boots are
good as your feet help with balance and holding the bike and passenger
up. A riding jacket and pants with armor or reinforcement are only
needed if you end up sliding down the asphalt and if that should happen
you will be glad you had them on. Are your gloves torn or in need
of replacement? These are another item that some think are not
needed and some wear them always. A good quality helmet and eye
protection is very important for your visibility. With all of the
choices that are out there, try to find what feels right for you.
There are several misconceptions out about helmets and riding clothing.
If you believe that it will make you to hot, uncomfortable, too heavy,
or not your style, just ask someone who rides with these things on and
they can inform you of their experiences with protective riding
equipment. In the spring is the rainy season, so check out your
rain suit and also chaps as it does cool off in the spring and the fall.
Other items I have for the HOT season is moisture wicking socks and
shirts along with a cooling vest. For myself, I do not use sunscreen and
I do not get sunburned as my full face helmet keeps the sun and wind off
my face. My riding clothes keep the sun off my arms and with the
ventilation it feels like cool air flowing thru making it more
comfortable to ride. Gloves help me as my hands seem to sweat so
they keep my hands dry. My boots fit and can be adjusted to fit
tight on my ankles so I feel more confident not to slip. My
cooling vest keeps me hydrated on hot days and it feels like the
temperature is ten to twenty degrees cooler. I know we all feel
that we are safe drivers and nothing will happen to ME, but occasionally
it does strike close to home. So try to be ready just in case the
situation arises.
Have a great day and ride safe
March Activity Calendar
| 6 | Austin Perkins – 5:00 with movie to follow | ||||||
| 13 | Spring Ops meeting in Grand Rapids | ||||||
| 20 | CPR Training @ Trails Time TBD | ||||||
| 20 | Chapter Social @ Trails – 5:00 pm | ||||||
| 26 | Bikes in for Austin Mall Show – 8:30 pm | ||||||
| 27 | Austin Mall Show – Dinner @ George’s Pizza | ||||||
| 28 | Austin Mall Show – Dinner @ George’s Pizza | ||||||
April Activity Calendar
| 9 | Albert Lea Northbridge Mall Bike Show – bikes in at 8:30 pm |
| 10 | Albert Lea Northbridge Mall Bike Show – Dinner @ Trumbles – 6:30 pm |
| 11 | Albert Lea Northbridge Mall Bike Show – Breakfast @ Albert Lea Perkins – 10:00 am |
| 17 | Chapter Social @ Trails – 5:00 pm |
| 19 | Clarks Grove Boy Scout Pancake Supper – meet at AL Hy-Vee @ 5:00 pm |
| 24 | ERC Class |
March Birthdays
| 3 | Barb Ochs |
| 3 | Charlie Smith |
| 3 | Mick Madsen |
| 17 | Joe Marek |
| 17 | Jan Marek |
March Anniversaries
| 9 | Roy & Carol Bremseth |
General Info
| Ride Point | Albert Lea HyVee - Bridge Ave |