Meeting Recap- January 25, 2014

Eleven of us made it to the fifth year kick off meeting this cold Saturday morning. Once again Larry gets the award for"Toughest Rider" as he rode in on his KLR. The rest of us caged it with heaters on.

We set February 8th as the date we will again attempt the "Follow The Leader Ride".
 A route and description can be found on the website's Calendar. February 22nd was set at the date for the next meeting and March 15th the date for the "Brasstown Bald Reverse" ride. A Cherohala ride was tentatively set for April 12th.

Much of the meeting focused on the basics of successful U-Turns. Three similar approaches were viewed and much discussion about individual experiences followed. A replay and practice session can be expected at a later date when temperatures allow.

The meeting got to see a Brazilian motorcycle hijacking gone wrong and an ill advised water crossing that resulted in bike and rider being swept down stream.

A number of short "Smarter Every Day" clips were seen with one spider-related one getting everyone's attention.