Meridian, ID – My lifelong attraction to anything mechanically driven started on a “tote goat” around the age of 6. Some 50+ years later I’ll ride a 4-wheeler or snowmobile whenever possible but my first choice is always either the Electra-glide for touring or BMW R1150R just for fun. Even as an Idaho STAR Program...Read More
Kate Green and I, Scott “Spiritrider” Gates, are ASM Advanced Trained Bystanders. Kate had picked me up from work Friday, February 1, 2013 and we were on our way home when we came upon a downed motorcycle rider. He had several people standing around him, however no one was doing anything to help him....Read More
Distracted Driving and its Impact on Motorcyclists Distracted driving is a huge problem when it comes to road safety as every day around 1,200 people are injured, and more than 15 people die on the roads as a direct result of distracted driving. The problem of distracted driving is now more prevalent than ever before,...Read More
Wyoming, MN – Bruce is a Lifetime Member of HOG and belongs to two chapters. He is the former Head Road Captain and Assistant Director of one chapter. Presently he is also a board member of the other chapter. Besides riding motorcycles he likes to hunt, fish (summer and winter), ride ATV’s and generally enjoy anything...Read More
Wyoming, MN – Sylvia grew up riding snowmobiles, go-carts, and anything that would go fast. She has been riding Motorcycles since 2003 and currently enjoys riding her 2009 Harley Road King Classic. As a member of two Harley Owner’s Groups (HOG) Chapters, she has been an active Road Captain since 2007. Sylvia has completed basic...Read More
Understanding Ethanol-Related Fuel Problems Part 2 of 2 For Part 1 in this series, click here. When it comes to using ethanol unfortunately we do not have a choice, unless you are lucky enough to live in an area that still has real gasoline available at the pumps. Total prevention of ethanol problems is almost...Read More
Do you know how to protect yourself from dehydration? Many motorcyclists don’t factor in the dangers of dehydration when going out on a long ride on a hot summer’s day. There could be many reasons for this, but one has to be that many riders don’t see riding their motorbike as a strenuous sports activity,...Read More
Waianae, HI – I have been riding motorcycles since I was a young child. My first Harley Davidson motorcycle was a 2005 Softail Deuce and I also ride a 2008 Electra Glide Ultra Classic. I am a member of the HOG organization and Founder, Founding President and current member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club...Read More
