Warm Springs Ranch Ride

Once again, our Road Captain Dave Mills, has put together another great ride!

We are planning another BK MO III destination ride for 2018, and it appears the most interest is in Warm Springs Ranch, home of the Budweiser Clydesdales . They have 1.5 hour tours daily at 10AM and 2PM through the end of October. (This is a walking tour on flat ground.) Several other area MCs have made this ride and it gets great reviews.

Space is limited to 65 persons and the cost is $15 each (children under 2 are free). Reservations are required.

Here is the tentative schedule:

Meet location: Shell station at 5952 MO-94, Weldon Spring, MO 63304 (just NE of I-64)
Kickstands Up: 9:30 AM
Ride duration: 2.5 hours (taking a scenic route out MO-94) (It is 1 hour 40 mins taking I-70)
Lunch Stop: @ 12:00 – location TBD
Arrive Warm Springs: 1:30 PM (25270 State Highway 98, Boonville, MO 65233)
Tour: 2:00-3:30PM
Depart/return on your own

I will likely ask my wife Mary to drive so we have an alternative for any passengers that do not feel like spending 5 hours in the saddle in addition to the tour.

Warm Springs still has 50 slots available for Oct 14, but I am told they typically sell out. We can also consider October 7 or 21 as alternative dates if necessary. For MCs the make an exception to their cancellation policy and allow cancellations 48 hours in advance if we decide to waive off due to weather.

We’ve done several “destination” or “event” rides in the last year and they have been a great time. You get to hang out with your fellow BKs in a way that club meetings and lunch rides just don’t let you do. So come hang out and check out some of the most awesome horses in the world!

Since reservations are required, I’ll need a headcount. An advance payment may also be necessary.

Please respond to this email by Friday, September 21 if you intend to join in, and let me how many persons. I will confirm plans with everyone who responds before making reservations.

RWP!

Dave Mills
MO III RC

Road Rules

1. Ride in a precise formation as road conditions permit.
2. Execute signs and turns properly.
3. Do not fool around. No horseplay when riding with the group. Any member observing another member fooling around in formation should discuss it with that member and attempt to clear up the situation. If it should persist, bring it to the attention of the Road Captain (R/C) or one of the Assistants.
4. Riding Positions:
a) While on any run, the R/C or his assistant will ride in front. The President may rid along side or just behind the R/C depending on the formation in use. In the absence of the R/C and/or the assistants, who ever the R/C or President appoints will ride point.
b) The assistant R/C will ride at the rear unless otherwise directed by the R/C.The assistant will be responsible for holding lane open while making a lane change. He will also assist any member who may break down or fall behind. The R/Cs will operate as a team and watch for problems within the group. Watching for all signals and seeing the need for changes are major parts of the assistant R/Cs job.
c) Line up for a ride as follows: R/C, President, full color wearing members, followed by Sgt-at-Arms, prospective members and non-members. Bringing up the rear, the assistant R/C and the Tail gunner. Once you are in a position, keep it for the remainder of the ride.
d)The R/C will give instructions to all riders prior to the start of a ride. This will include, if known, the name, address, and phone number of the destination. When you arrive at the destination point, check in with the R/C.
e) Each member shall make it his business to know the route to be taken.
5. Use common sense at all times:
a) Anticipate your next move as well as those of the group.
b) We are all aware of the proper safety procedures and the need for them. Let us exercise caution at all times and obey all traffic regulations.
c) With regard to remaining alert, as one of a group, you must remember that the R/C from time to time will be giving a hand signal to execute a maneuver (pass slow moving vehicle, make a turn, etc.) He will be taking into consideration the size of the group and the distance necessary to get the club from one lane to another safely. Each member’s assistance in executing the maneuver safely and smoothly will be of great help. Rear R/C(s) will help the group by getting out into the lane following the forward R/C’s signal. By doing this he will help secure the chance to execute the maneuver freely and safely. Stay in position during any lane change or direction maneuver.
6. Leaving the Group: If stopped, let your intentions be known to the R/C or his assistant(s). The convoy will be pulled into the nearest and safest rest area. The R/C will then decide when to get the group on its way as soon as possible and make arrangements to have the stopped rider and his bike taken care of, if necessary.
7. Gas Stops: Get to know your machine’s cruising range with regard to gas. Running out of gas or making gas stops with large groups is time consuming. Therefore everyone will arrive for the rides with a full tank of gas and will top off their tank at every gas stop, no matter how small the amount. This will avoid staggered gas stops and possibly save time.
8. Bike Maintenance: Maintain it carefully, this is considered a must. One person failing to check for loose wires, shorts, dead batteries, worn tires or worn chains/belts can take away from the pleasure of the club ride.
9. Wearing Apparel: It is strongly urged that on club rides each member wear his club colors. He/She should also wear the proper clothing when riding. Helmets are preferred. Strict adherence to these guidelines will provide for a long, successful and safe riding season.

Hannibal Ride

Ten bikes attended St. Charles PD’s annual Spring ride. Our route was Hwy 79 to Hwy W to Hwy 79 into Hannibal where we had lunch at the Mark Twain Brewery.

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