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A word from Eric!

 ANOTHER GREAT SITE

While we try to offer you a great site with information that you need, we also realize that  there are plenty of other great sites out there and we try to get them to use our links page. However, we also would like to help promote some Georgia sites that are really worthwhile! www.biker101.com is one such site. It is new to the cyber world and is well worth checking out. It's concept is alot like ours, but with a different fling.

REMEMBER that one of our main purposes is to sponsor rides in the North Georgia area. Continue to watch the site for rides on short notice during the bad weather months (Jan., Feb., and March), then we will be back on our regularly scheduled monthly rides!

HOLIDAY DINNER

 On Saturday, December 12th, we had 10 join together for a Holiday Dinner. This dinner was a time to get together during the month of December and celebrate the Season. This dinner will replace our monthly ride, as scheduling is a problem around this time of year.

Below is a picture of 3 couples that attended the dinner.

From left to right - Annie & Danny Williams, Craig & Nancy Rutledge, Debbie & Eric Wieberg

FORUM BOARD 

I have notice that our forum board and our free classifieds are not getting used much for the amount of users that we have come to the site. I have come to the conclusion that possibly people are not finding them on the side bar, so here are some links. Let's see if this helps.

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HOOTERS BIKE NIGHT IN CANTON, GA AND CARTERSVILLE, GA

Hooters Bike Nights are every Thursday Night 7-10pm. All Bikers welcome, plenty of parking, music, food, etc. I have heard that the Canton Bike Nights are bigger then the Cartersville. The Kennesaw Hooters bike nights are on Sunday Nights.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, “IT’S TOO COLD TO RIDE?”

Used by permission of Hilton Taylor, Author 

 http://motorcycletips.t-ams.com/index.html 

Don’t have any heated clothes but you still like riding when it is cold? It just takes a little “heat management!” Of course, you could always lay down the bucks for a heated riding suit, so if you have the money . . . lay out the cash.  If not here are some suggestions to get you through the cold weather like a smiling Polar bear. A healthy body is around 98 degrees and most houses are around 70 degrees, so you have to manage the heat that you have.  The best advice for staying warm in cold weather is to layer your clothes to manage moisture, keep dry, insulate for warmth, and protect you from the wind and weather. 

The first layer of clothing should manage moisture by moving perspiration away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable. The key is to keep moisture away from the skin as it is the enemy of heat retention. Use thermal underwear made of synthetic fibers like polyester and polypropylene to wick moisture away from the skin.  Avoid natural fibers such as cotton, as they tend to hold moisture close to the skin and dry very slowly.

The second layers are the insulating layers to create dead air space between the layers of clothing, trapping warm body air and keeping it around the body.  It should trap warm air escaping from your body and hold it in open spaces within the insulation to keep your body warm and insulated. Multiple layers of insulation may be needed depending on the outside temperature.  Fleece and fishnet is a good second layer that will trap air and insulate from heat loss.  Wool is another good material for maintaining warmth.

The outer layer should provide protection from wind and rain and keep cold air and moisture from penetrating into the insulation layers.  Look for outerwear that is warm, water-resistant, and well insulated with a synthetic fiber such as Thinsulate™ Insulation. It should be breathable to let the moisture escape.  It should also be lightweight and give you freedom of movement. Thinsulate™ Insulation provides about 1 ½ times the warmth of down and nearly twice the warmth of other insulations when equal thicknesses are compared.  Look for features such as cuffs that fit tightly to keep out cold air, zippers with large nylon teeth, and storm flaps over the zippers or behind the zipper to block wind and water.

Don't forget your feet and hands.  Wet cold feet can make you feel cold all over.  When choosing shoes for the winter they should not be tight fitting and should have round toes to provide some air space for insulation.  It is a good idea to buy a pair that is one half-size larger so you can wear a good pair of socks that wick water. Hiking socks are a good choice, but more socks are not the answer. You should never wear more than a thin liner sock and a thick outer sock.  Waterproof gloves lined with synthetic insulation such as Thinsulate ™ insulation are the best choice for the hands. You can also cover your leather gloves with a pair of thin rubber gloves to protect from cold and rain penetration.

Keep your body warm and your metabolism high.  Your upper body and head must be kept warm to allow for circulation to other body parts. If either your upper body or head get too cold, your body will shut down the heating of extremities in order to keep the upper body and head warm.  This will cause your feet and hands to get cold.  Be sure to eat foods such as nuts, cheeses, meats and drink lots of liquids to keep your body energized. A good meal before you start your ride will get you prepared for the cold. Avoid caffeine and nicotine as they have the opposite affect. A pocket full of candy bars, peanuts, and jerky are the great riding companions.

I have ridden in very cold weather and all it takes is a little preparation and care.  My winter riding outfit is expedition weight polypropylene underwear, jeans, a good fleece shirt, Gortex pants, jacket, round toe boots, heavy weight hiking socks, and a good pair of gauntlet gloves. This will usually get me down to about 20 degrees. Anything similar will work well, but be sure not to overdress, as more is not always better and it will prevent you from looking like the Michelin man.

You should always stop when you get too cold, drink plenty of liquids, and watch for signs of hyperthermia.  Enjoy the ride and be sure you smile at the drivers in the cages that look at you like you are nuts . . . they are just envious.

PLEASE ENJOY A VIDEO FROM RIDER MAGAZINE!

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We recommend "MOTOR CYCLE ADVENTURES" Book 1!

 This book is a guide book to 23 rides in the Southern Appalachians. The book covers rides in North Georgia, Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. My copy was printed in October 2006, but according to the publisher's website there is a new 2009 release just out. The publisher has 2 other books in the series that cover the North Carolina High Country, Asheville, NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC in one book and the Central Appalachians including parts of Virginia and the Blue Ridge Parkway in another. The author of book 1 lives in Cobb County, Georgia and has over 30 years experience riding the roads of North Georgia. The publisher is Milestone Press. You can order these books by going directly to their website, look for them at your favorite motorcycle shop or by purchasing them from Amazon at the lowest price we have found! Look in the "Books from Amazon" link to the left.

Regular Ride Schedule  Chosen.

Starting with the July 18th ride, our rides will be scheduled  for the 3rd Saturday of each month. Our rides are normally between 100 and 175 miles and are between 2  to 4 hours actual riding. We normally stop and have lunch somewhere during the ride. During the months of December, January and February, All rides will be announced 24-48 hrs. in advanced depending on the weather.

PAST RIDES

NOVEMBER 7, 2009 Ride to Rome, GA

RIDE ON THE CHEROHALA SKYWAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10 brave individuals decided that the strong rains of the week and day were not going to discourage them from making the long anticipated trip over the Cherohala Skyway. The rains had come and flooded Atlanta and much of North Georgia and yet some came from the metro area to ride!

The group picture before departing.

The beautiful mountain scenery along the way. At the top of the Skyway the temperature was 40°+.

See more of the ride in the article by clicking on Road Trips and Maps to the left and then on Road Trip Stories or by CLICKING HERE!

 July 18th Ride to Helen, GA

 Saturday, July 18th was a beautiful day for a ride through the mountains of North Georgia! Above are some the bikes that made the trip from Ellijay to Helen, GA. See more of the story and pictures by clicking here.

Testimonials from the ride!

Eric, Thanks again for organizing another great ride.  Have attached the group photo.  One version I edited and the other you can photo shop as you desire.  Looking forward to next month's ride.  {Bruce} - Atlanta, GA

Eric, nice write up and pics. It was a great day for riding... after we split up, the ride across Ft. Mountain was very enjoyable and relaxing. Seeing the property on those beautiful lakes makes me want one! he-he! My total mileage Saturday was 308. See you again and God bless.  {Clint} - Rocky Face, GA

Got it. I enjoyed the ride - it ended up being a beautiful day and would love to join you guys for future rides. {Kelly} - Kennesaw, GA

Eric,
You got it right, we had a blast!!!  Thank You!!!   Look forward to any ride!!!  really loved it!!!
Have a great day and BE SAFE!! {Jim} - Kennesaw, GA

We had a great time thanks for the invite. {Terry & Marilyn} - Chatsworth, GA

Please enjoy an article by my son, as he records his adventures of his first road trip from Ellijay, GA to Panama City Beach, FL in sub-freezing tempatures in a comical way! Please click on Road Trips and Maps to the left to view this article, then click on Road Trip Stories! 

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