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…
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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,…
Front Page, September 2023
Motorcycle Club: Blazing Trails … Literally!
Stan Brein The heat may slow us down, but it can’t stop us! Like all outdoor activities, we adjust our riding styles and strategies according to the weather: early morning and late afternoon/evening trips; lots of hydration before, during, and after (hence, more roadside stops); and indoor, air-conditioned destinations. It won’t be long before the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Motorcycle Club: True to the Red, White, and Blue
Stan Brein Blazing heat. Long daylight. Dry, dusty roads. Hot seats. Remembering to hydrate. Soaked clothes. Sunscreen. The rituals of summer abound for motorcyclists. Check that tire pressure. Is the gas in the tank stale? Where did all that dust and dirt come from? As the calendar turns, there are so many events that we…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Motorcycle Club: New Mexico Is Calling
Stan Brein Part of the fun of being in a motorcycle club is the planning and anticipation of group rides. Of particular interest are those overnight and extended trips that occur annually. Each year at the annual planning meeting, the event is placed on the yearly calendar so members can lock in those dates. Members…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Motorcycle Club: It’s Spring. Head for the Hill Country!
Stan Brein “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas, with Waylon and Willie and the boys ….” The 1977 song written by Chips Moman and Bobby Gene Emmons and performed by Waylon Jennings was a great introduction to the Texas Hill Country for Joyce and me. Having arrived in Austin from Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1976, it inspired…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Motorcycle Club: Motorcycling Always, Safety First
Stan Brein February through March is an odd season for motorcycle riding. The temperatures are beginning to thaw, and we have days of warm weather, perfect for riding. Then the thermometer plunges, rain falls, and the riding is not so pleasant. So, during this time, we try to take care of other tasks related to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Motorcycle Club: End of the Year Scurrying
Stan Brein What a hand! Word has it that an Ace and three Steves (Williams, Collins, and Haugen) have been riding their scooters on Wednesday morning outings. Can’t really blame them. What great cruising weather, especially after the intense heat we suffered through over the summer. Hey guys, we want to see pictures and want…