Stan Brein The Smoky Mountain Trip in September was absolutely fabulous—excellent route, breathtaking sights, and a wonderful time. The group exited just as Hurricane Helene was making its imposing presence felt. It is unbelievable to see what has happened to the area since the rains came. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have…
Stan Brein I’m not sure which riding season I enjoy more, spring or fall. Spring is full of anticipation after a cold winter where there might not have been much riding. The bike has to be coaxed into riding shape and gently nudged back on the road. However, in fall, after a summer’s worth of…
Stan Brein The heat finally hit us in full force—the dog days of August, they are called. While it doesn’t completely suppress riding, it sure limits it. Our only excursion in August was a breakfast ride to My Café in Flower Mound. It is a comfortable restaurant with ample space and a great selection of…
Stan Brein When Robson Ranch Motorcycle Club members look at their watches this time of year, it reads “Angel Fire.” July, one of the two hottest months of the year, has folks packing their rides and heading for the mountains of Northern New Mexico. This year’s journey was captained by Ron Bane, with Mike Conley,…
Stan Brein There is always so much going on at Robson. Folks are traveling, family is visiting, and clubs have many events planned. Keeping up is critical. GroupWorks has been the app of choice for many clubs at Robson. But, alas, it ceased operations on June 21. Motorcyclists like to communicate. When we are riding,…
Stan Brein Dave Riddle led off the May outings by captaining a ride on May 14 to Rooster’s Roadhouse on the Courthouse Square in Decatur. They bill themselves as being “Red Neck, White Trash, and Blue Collar,” and the atmosphere does not disappoint. They have a good variety of burgers, sandwiches, and BBQ and also…
Stan Brein Riding season is here, and club members have been planning some wonderful outings. While we love breakfast, lunch, and dinner rides, it is the long-distance, multi-day rides that are the crowning glory of motorcycling. And we are blessed with regional geography that allows us to have those experiences literally in our backyard. We…
Stan Brein Motorcyclists like to talk about their bikes and riding their bikes. That’s why it is always fun to be at the annual Robson Ranch Clubs Open House. We get so busy and caught up in family matters that we miss seeing old acquaintances from around the Ranch. It is just impressive seeing how…
Stan Brein May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. However, riding season begins early in Texas. Recall the weather we were having in February. Motorcyclists always need to be aware of their situations and circumstances. The open road is challenging, and riding on our increasingly crowded roads and highways requires skill, sharpness, and awareness. Riding in…
Stan Brein It’s the beginning of the year—time to visit those resolutions from last year and recalibrate for the coming year. First resolution: Ride more! Every motorcyclist says that at the start of each new year. But this year, let’s really mean it! Reflect back on the reasons you learned to ride in the first…