TWIGG CYCLES RIDER’S CLUB NEWSLETTER
December 2006 http// www.twiggcycles.com
2006/2007 Officers & Staff
George Burkhardt, President (301) 834-5270 or burgeoirv@myactv.net Michael Brown, Vice President (304) 754-8284 or mmbrown78@aol.com Carol Rethemeyer, Secretary (301) 416-7273 or curlmeadow@msn.com David Rethemeyer, Treasurer (301) 416-7273 or curlmeadow@msn.com David Jones, Ride Coordinator (301) 766-7944 or d.jones@myactv.net Cory Eyler, Safety Officer (240) 291-2590 or corymcsafe@aol.com Russ Townsley, Newsletter (301) 223-6110 or r.towns@myactv.net
The November 4th meeting presented the President with a surprising membership attendance and two attending guests. The guests were welcomed by the club and informed that since they purchased their bikes at Twiggs, they can become members and have the first years dues paid. The President conducted old and new businesses as to the agenda. The only thought I wish to bring out, as the President, is
President’s Message
Secretary’s Report
We had 20 persons present for breakfast, 2 guests who later became members. Welcome Dan Burns and Lesley NelsonBurns. The treasurer reports a balance on hand of $888.08. A recent donation was made to San Mar Girls Christmas Fund. Cory Eyler, Safety Officer reported that all safety courses will now be held at the mall location, outside parking lot for riding and indoor for the classroom work. He recently returned from a cruise and noted that Royal Caribbean offers a program for motorcyclists to tour the islands. We should all continue our SEE knowledge...Search, Evaluate and Execute. David Jones encourages everyone to contribute to the Wish List for upcoming rides esp. VA and WV locations. We will have the Christmas party at the Williamsport Redman Lodge on Dec. 3rd at 1:00-5:00. Cost is $10.00 per person and bring a $10.00 gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange. Angie Chase won the 50/50 raffle of $41.00 and the club received $41.00 also. Carol Rethemeyer Secretary
Club Address: PO Box 296 Funkstown, MD 21734
Happy Thanksgiving And Merry Christmas
to all
members.
Our ice cream rides and dinner rides every month from April to September Ice cream rides, 3rd Tuesday each month. Meet at Twigg Cycles at 7:00 PM and we will ride somewhere for ice cream. Dinner Rides, 2nd Tuesday each month. We will meet at a restaurant at 6:30 PM. The ride will be your ride there. The location will be in the newsletter each month. “Come Join Us”
I want to Thank all the members for their support this past year, by attending the meetings, going on the rides, planning things we did, etc., etc., etc. I look forward to 2007 serving as your president. Until the next meeting, Dec 2nd and the Christmas Party on Dec 3rd, have a joyful month. George
RIDE SAFE
Winter Riding Tips Your Body
There’s a reason veteran cold weather rider’s wear multiple layers of insulation, leather outerwear and electric gear. The combination keeps you warm and protected. Most heat loss occurs at the extremities, especially your head. A full face helmet will keep you warmer and less susceptible to wind chill.
Your Bike
A windshield will greatly reduce wind chill, keeping you warmer and more comfortable. Checking tire pressure before each ride is critical during the colder months, as tires can lose upwards of 5psi per day. Cold-weather riding puts even more strain on a battery. Use a battery charger to keep it properly charged. Use the proper weight engine oil for the temperature range you will operating in. It can take as long as 15-20 minutes of riding for tires to reach their ideal operating temperature.
Your Ride
Winter riding usually means ever-changing road conditions and hazards, including ice, salt, gravel, wet leaves and pressure ridges. Adjust your speed accordingly. Wet leaves are as slippery as an oil slick and just as treacherous. Be aware that moisture trapped under seemingly dry leaves can freeze. When you encounter areas of reduced traction, minimize you speed and lean angle, and balance braking pressure between front and rear. Certain Species of trees will release sap during the winter that, combined with rain , can form a slippery film on the road surface. Ice can be the single most dangerous aspect of winter riding and it’s often lurking in low or shaded areas, bridges and overpasses. Your tires make almost no sound on ice. If it suddenly gets quieter on that backcountry road, beware, you might be on ice.
(This article was copied from a riders magazine that I get. I thought it had some good points) Russ Townsley
2007 RIDE SEASON
The Christmas party is usually the time we start planning and getting ideas for rides for next summer. We have a great bunch of people in the club who have a lot of riding experience and have been on a lot of back roads in the area. To keep our club active and growing we need to come up with some good rides for next year. Another club I belong to had 52 rides last year. That included ice cream rides and others. If you want to do more rides than one a month after the breakfast meeting, bring your ideas to the Christmas party. Even if you don't want to lead a ride, you can plan the route and we can someone lead it for the group So review the mission statement for the club and come to party on December 3rd and lets plan a kicking year for TCRC in 2007.
Russ Townsley