Hog Calendar Events: PLEASE NOTE: NWHD =Northwest Harley Davidson H.P. = Hawks Prairie All listed times for runs are departure times
July 22- NO Road Captains Meetings No LOH July 24-25-26-Sun and Surf August 2-3 Bobby Carols River Rafting Trip See Below for Information August 5- Board Meeting 6.30 H.P August 7-Hot Summers Night 5ish to 8 NWHD August 9- Wild and Wooly at Windy Ridge(Papa T) 9AM NWHD August 10- Gordon's Annual Logger Jubilee 11 AM NWHD August 12-General Meeting 6.30 H.P. Updated 07-20-2008
MOTORCYCLING SAFELY THROUGH 2 LANE ROUNDABOUTS
For more safe riding tips check out the Ride Captains Page as well as the Safety Officers Page. SSHog and its riders are in no way responsible for injury or accidents created by this information. If you do not feel safe riding this way please do not. It is for information purposes only.
According to the City of Lacey Website, “Roundabouts are safe, efficient, and less costly” alternatives to the more familiar controlled intersections that use traffic lights and designated turn lanes. “Roundabouts reduce traffic congestion by providing smoother traffic flow through an intersection and reduce the number of major accidents.” Over the past couple of years, I have heard of several accidents in roundabouts involving motorcycles. You probably know a fellow rider that has been in one. While a low speed crash in a cage usually results in a fender bender and the slight elevation of blood pressure on the part those involved, that same low speed crash on a motorcycle can result in a very serious injury and considerable damage to your motorcycle.
The City of Lacey has assured me that the local law enforcement agencies are issuing traffic tickets to those who are at fault when an accident occurs, as they should. However, if you are lying in the hospital after having your bike and you scattered around a roundabout that ticket the person gets is not going to mean a whole lot to you. Here is the proper way to travel through a 2-lane roundabout: When you are riding with a group the entire group should be in single file. Each rider is responsible for his or her own personal safety. In other words, proceed ONLY when it is safe to do so, yield or stop when you need to and proceed only when YOU feel it is safe. If we are split up, we will regroup at a safe location after the roundabout. Obey the posted speed limit (or less). Get in the correct lane early. Observe pavement markings and signs. All vehicles entering the roundabout are required to yield to the vehicles that are already in the roundabout.Use the right lane to turn at the first right or go straight. Use the left lane to go straight, make a left turn, or make a U-turn. Give large trucks (with long trailers) room to take up both lanes as they approach, circulate and exit the roundabout. Yield to ALL traffic already in the roundabout, even if you are only entering the right lane (or outside lane) of the roundabout. NEVER pass or change lanes in the roundabout. When exiting from the inside lane, ALWAYS check the lane next to you and your blind spots to make sure the outside lane is clear. Use your turn signal to let other drivers know that you are exiting. Watch a 10-minute video on roundabout. For more information, contact The City of Lacey Public Works Department:360 491-5600 publicworks@ci.lacey.wa.us
August 2, 2008 White Water Rafting Overnight Trip:
I am putting on an overnight rafting trip on August 2, 2008.We will leave NW Harley Davidson Shop early in the morning of August 2, 2008, ride to Index, do the rafting ride and then ride to Wenatchee to spend the night.We will then have a leisure ride home on Sunday August 3, 2008 (more details to be announced).Chinook Expeditions will host the rafting ride.The cost of the rafting ride is $96.00 per person.Chinook Expeditions requires 50% down 10 days prior to the rafting ride.This is to ensure that he has enough guides to accommodate the amount of people in our group.You can give me the 50% and I will pass it on.I have scheduled 20 rooms at Travel Lodge located in Wenatchee.The cost of the room is $89.95 for double beds and 85.95 for single bed.This is as well a group rate.You would need to call 877-662-8165 to reserve your room and need to mention that you are making reservations under the South Sound Hog Chapter to obtain the group rate.The Travel Lodge will hold the 20 rooms until July 2, 2008 and then they will be released.I have reserved 14 double beds and 6 single.If you are going to attend this ride please let me know via email or by phone where we can make arrangements for the 50% down payment for the rafting ride.I would like to request that you reserve your room early where if we need more than 20 rooms we would have time to do so.You can contact me via email at bobby@bccomms.com or via phone - cell:360-791-1871 or business:360-456-8388 if you are going to attend this weekend full of fun and great scenery.
Bobby Carroll
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