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…
Tag: Motorcycle Club
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Motorcycle Club: New Mexico and Other Enchantments
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,…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Motorcycle Club: Keeping in Touch in the Summer Heat
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,…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Motorcycle Club: So Many Roads, So Little Time
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…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Motorcycle Club: Born on the Blue Bayou
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
Motorcycle Club: Open House, Open Roads
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…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Motorcycle Club: Rides Abound, Safe and Sound!
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Motorcycle Club: Prepping and Planning
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Motorcycle Club: Another Great Year in the Books!
Stan Brein How quickly the cool weather is upon us! We have seemingly gone from late summer/early fall to “where’s my heavy jacket?” so quickly. Makes the 101-degree days of August seem like a distant memory. Not! Halloween decorations have been put up, and the Thanksgiving orange, yellow, and browns abound. The holiday lights are…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Motorcycle Club: Great Weather—The Road Beckons!
Stan Brein Welcome to fall, finally. We are blessed with marvelous weather, wonderful views, and great fellowship—and, of course, delicious dining. This is the essence of motorcycling. It was a stacked month. Led by Ride Captain Mike Conley, an enthusiastic group embarked on the annual trip to Granbury on Sept. 29. With a westward start,…