Chapter 523 - Southern Cruisers Riding Club

Friday, June 23, 2017

Circle tour Cooper Falls

A Large number of riders road Cooper Falls and Doe Lake road with a social stop at the new Tim's Boyue Road and hwy 11!

Seventeen members made a trek to Mont-Tremblant QC ,for a two night stay of shooters , socializing and story telling and traveled great roads in the Tremblant area. A visit to the Montebello log hotel the oldest and largest in North America , where we were treated to the chefs lunch in the dining room,set up between our own chef Don Cruikshank and the Montebella chef. thx Don.The return trip back to our hotel on 327 with not a straight section to the road ! was well liked. Some went on to see the ski- resort , eatries and shops . Just days before was Roy's birthday so every opportunity we had happy birthday was sanged !! A GREAT TIME ENJOYED BY ALL!

Thursday, June 15, 2017

The Beach Run

Our ride through the back country to Wasaga Beach was enjoyed by all and the new rides out to the group.

Two Group Ride

The 141 Bass Lake ride was a two group ride , due to 26 bikes lined up at the staging area.A side trip into Port Sydney before traveling along hwy 141 to lunch stop at Bass Lake Roadhouse , where we met Page 1 and Page 2 our servers who ! you gested it had the same name.Their service with the large group was excellent. Our large fuel tax lotto was taken by Roy ticket # 8353405

Group Riding

Staggered formation with the lead rider in the left tire track, subsequent riders alternating between right and left tire tracks, of the driving lane.

On secondary roads, a one second count will separate each rider, which will be a two second count to the rider immediately in front of you. On major highways where the speed will be increased, this count may be increased accordingly. Riding through towns at slower speeds, ranks will closed up to try and avoid splitting the group up. Traffic lights must be obeyed even if this splits the group.

Riders that require a larger separation than outlined above, for any reason especially for those members riding with a passenger, three wheeled , trikes or sidecar, motorcycle please ride toward the rear of the group but IN FRONT of the designated "Tail Gunner" of the day.

Right and left turns will be indicated by all riders using indicator lights and also hand signals as outlined by the MTO.

Slowing down or coming to a stop will be indicated by a hand signal as outlined by the MTO, this signal will be at the discretion of the Ride Captain.

Additional hand signals initiated by the Ride Captain will be used for riding in single file.

Pointing with the right foot or left hand to indicate an obstruction in the road such as a pot hole, debris or road kill that the rider behind you cannot see. (Pointing with your right or left foot would also be acceptable).

Also use a hand signal to the rider behind you if they have accidently left their blinker light flashing.

Designated Tail Gunners for Chapter .NOBODY WILL RIDE BEHIND THE TAILGUNNER. The tailgunner is the "Eyes" of the group and their primary function is to protect the group as a whole from traffic approaching from behind. This is no small task.

We do have several experienced Ride Captains headed up by Steve Shane. Their duty is to provide us with a safe and enjoyable ride within the limits of the law. It is important for the group to ride at a speed that keeps pace with the general traffic around them.

You may be asked at any time to fill in for either of the above positions and we ask that you respect this request by honoring all of the above.

Friday, June 23, 2017

Circle tour Cooper Falls

Trip to the Mont

Thursday, June 15, 2017

The Beach Run

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