In
this section we will print your suggestions for things to plan for on our trip,
things to watch out for, things to take along and just information that might be
helpful. Please send your advice to my eMail:
rodgerlfox@mchsi.com or go to the
guest book. If
you think your idea is silly, send it anyway, I will not publish the names of
the riders sending ideas. Well, not their real names unless they want me
to.
1. If this is your first time in a large group ride, don't worry, the veterans will help and watch out for you.
2. In a group, all bikes should be staggered.
One bike length behind the bike in front of you for each 10 MPH.
Also GWRRA recommends staying 2 Seconds behind
the bike in front of you. Bottom line
DON'T RIDE TO CLOSE!
NO SIDE BY SIDE RIDING.
3. Always get yourself and your bike ready for the next days ride the night before. We always leave promptly at 8:am.
4. Decide what you want to see on the trip, map it out and be sure you see it. That is what a free style ride is all about.
5. Enter the addresses of the Motels into your GPS before leaving on the trip.
6. Don't forget your telephone chargers.
7. Sun Block. It gets hot out there riding.
For instance, if you normally develop a sunburn in 10 minutes without wearing a sunscreen, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will protect you for 150 minutes (10 minutes multiplied by the SPF of 15). Although sunscreen use helps minimize sun damage, no sunscreen completely blocks all wavelengths of UV light. Wearing sun protective clothing and avoiding sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will also help protect your skin from overexposure and minimize sun damage.
8. Plenty of rain gear.
9. Lip Balm like Blistex or Chap Stix