Family. focus. March 1st. 19 Days till Spring. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill. GWRRA, Region B, Maryland District. March 2015

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1 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3 March 2015 GWRRA, Region B, Maryland District Chapter: Maryland L Easton MD. Eastern Shore Road Riders Family A D D R E S S I N G T H E N E E D S O F I N D I V I D U A L S A N D P L A N T I N G T H E S E E D S F O R A F U N F I L L E D F U T U R E. March 1st. 19 Days till Spring Meet the Second Sunday of the Month Location: Golden Corral in Easton, MD. Time: Breakfast 8:00 AM focus Golden Corral Buffet & Grill 8451 Ocean Gateway, Easton, Click on the banner for more information Do not despair, spring is coming. The calendar says 19 more days of winter, but we will have to take what mother nature gives us. Looking for some great rides this season, the Bay Bridge Tunnel to VA Beach, Cape May NJ via the Lewes ferry, just to name a few that are still in the planning stages. We are also looking forward to our goal of Chapter of the year 2015! So lets all participate in all the activities that we can to reach that goal. (Continued on page 2) Helping you achieve your Motorcycle goals Milton (Spanky) Barth Chapter Director Cell # Paulette Horton Treasurer Cell # Page 1

2 Birthday and Anniversary greetings to all those celebrating this month. Up coming events, please visit our website for future happenings. Since becoming more active in the chapter and the fact that my wife Kathy has joined our ranks, we are starting to find out how much a Family the GWRRA means to us. So far only three events, Winter Thing, a visit to Chapter I, and Spaghetti Bingo at Chapter H. I have also upgraded my ride to a new 2013 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom. Hilton receiving his 2nd place MD District mileage award. Jeff talking on Rider Education Page 2

3 Hi everyone this coming weekend is our gathering and the district bowl-a-thon please come out and have some good ole GWRRA FUN, remember its that word that s in our clubs motto FUN!!! Also what has been going on, Chapter B had their Spaghetti Bingo, and all who went had a blast. I came home with 2 or 3 pounds of peanut butter and choc dipped peanut butter fudge AND a homemade quilt rack/shelf for the lovely American sprit quilt Miss Cathy Kelly made, and I won last year so it will be hung now with pride on my wall. If everyone will go to the chapter website and PLEASE check it often as I am posting rides on there I have a few months now started and please if you have a ride let us know its as simple as calling me or sending me an and spanky43@verizon.net. So again also please go to our Face Book page and if you want to ride some where, you can post it there as well or need a friend to ride to Wall Mart or where ever post it. You never know who s watching. Thanks and hope to see all this coming SUNDAY at GOLDEN CORAL IN EASTON MD 8 AM. SPANKY BARTH Chapter Director Page 3

4 Spaghetti Bingo at Chapter H Page 4

5 In the Kitchen at Chapter H Cathy Chapter H director and her helper Ron Jarvis What a great time we had thanks to Cathy and all of Chapter H Page 5

6 Calendar for March Sunday, March 8 8:00am MD-L Gathering 11:00am District Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 14 2:00pm MD-B Anniversary Celebration Sunday, March 15 8:00am MD-J Gathering Saturday, March 21 8:00am Visit MD-B Gathering Sunday, March 22 8:00am MD-H Gathering Sunday, April 5 9:00am MD-I Gathering Sunday, April 12 8:00am MD-L Gathering Saturday, April 18 8:00am Visit MD-B Gathering

7 Rider Education Jeff McCarter Chapter L Rider Educator While the recent weather has been around 20 degrees below normal, the average this time of year should be around 50 degrees for highs and many of us are willing to get out and ride some. I found this article below covering winter riding. If you dress properly winter riding helps keep your machine running well and your skills don t degrade from lack of use. Winter Warmups by Jackie Vaughan We re lucky that we have a virtual year-round riding season. However, when the mercury hides in the bottom of the little red bulb, we have to make some changes in our riding style. One of the big enemies of riders is hypothermia. Riding at highway speeds in cool or cold weather can deplete a rider s body heat and leave him numb and fuzzy-headed before he realizes what has happened. Even when the temperature is in the 60 s, the wind chill factor at speeds over 40 miles per hour is in the low 30 s. Riders often misjudge how cold the ride will be because they are freshly out of a warm house and standing still in the warm sunshine. At temperatures below 70, they should dress in multiple layers, adding and subtracting as necessary. Not only do multiple layers provide versatility, they also create insulated pockets of warm air. While it is common for riders to put on sweatshirts and jackets, the lower body is often ignored. Page 7 continued page 8

8 Rider Education continued Thermal underwear and chaps keep feet and knees flexible and ready to function. Thermal socks and ski-sock liners help keep toes cozy. Many ski shops offer an excellent variety in various weights. The old gray variety with the red toes will do the job also. A well-designed winter riding suit made especially for motorcycling is a bulky but very welcome addition to any rider s wardrobe. Lightweight riding gloves do little to protect from the cold, and supple hands are critical to quick responses to unexpected hazards. Ski gloves or winter riding gloves with gauntlet flares help keep hands toasty. Some riders add ski glove liners, or use three-finger mittens for added warmth. They should be aware, however, that any added bulk may make operating the controls more awkward. A face shield is essential, and it should be firmly snapped in place. Those wearing threequarter helmets may want to consider a ski mask or muffler to keep the chin and throat warm. There are excellent masks which cover the throat, mouth, and nose with a material similar to a lightweight wetsuit, yet allow the rider to breathe and speak comfortably. Some dealerships may have them, but they are more commonly found at sporting goods stores, which offer a line of ski wear. A luxurious, although expensive, way to keep warm is with an electric suit, gloves, socks, and even heated grips. They draw little current, but offer a lot of overall warmth. Co-riders should be afforded the same clothing or more, since they often don t get the same protection from the fairing that the rider does. There s a whole different world of riding in the winter, and we can enjoy it to its fullest if we dress properly. Copyright by Jackie Vaughan. This article may be used if I m given credit and a copy of the publication. The Rider Education Levels Program is a great way to challenge yourself, and measure your skills and knowledge as a rider or co-rider. We should never stop learning, and even learned skills need regular refreshing. Beginning level 1 is no more than signing a commitment to safe riding, patches and pins are optional. It s a fun way to progress together to become better riders, and co-riders. Looking for the forms to sign up, where to go to take the required courses to move to the next level or maintain your current level, contact me, I will find it for you. mccarter@4-shore.net Page 8

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