With the winter season now upon us bringing both shorter and colder days/nights, coupled with the heightened chance for riding in and/or through inclement weather conditions.  Each member should ensure that they are fully prepared for these potential situations when planning for a club ride.

The February ride south to Lakeland Florida isn’t that far off at this planning point. For those members that made the last journey southwards, we still remember the extremely bad nighttime weather condition that made for a very difficult ride back to Jacksonville, (Note: When on the back roads there’s not always a place to stop, you just have to ride it out safely).

With that said, I know that a few of you like to travel light and thats great. However, it’s dangerous enough riding as a group on the back roads with foul weather conditions so let’s not add to the hazard by being cold and wet, the circumstances themselves will probably slow the trip timeline making your ride even more difficult and miserable.

Just plan well and be prepared for the worst. Pack light… but pack for warm, cold and wet weather conditions, pack for both day and night ride timelines, and ensure your other half packs for all the same reasons etc. This year the club plans to put more time on the road enjoying chapter rides as a club.  I hope to see everyone out on the road.

“Ride safe and ride together”