Motorcycle Volunteers

If you are a new subscriber, Welcome! And thank you to everyone else for remaining a subscriber :-) Since becoming a member, I've been coordinating with the Motorcycling Amateur Radio Club to get the word out for volunteer opportunities for motorcycle riders. The club members have been very warm in accepting me as a remote member (they're based in SoCal, but have members scattered around the U.S.A.).  And I've discovered a wealth of new information about different approaches to operating amateur radio while riding. Having an amateur radio license isn't necessary for volunteering-on-two-wheels, but I found that it added an extra dimension to my last outing as a motorcycle marshal for Bike MS Atlanta Peach Ride . James Acworth, GA February 2020

The volunteer sign-up page for Spin-For-Kids 2020 is now open! The ride will start and end at Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge in Rutledge, GA.  There are five routes to cover and the organizers are looking for up to six Motorcycle Marshals per route.  As you can see from the list below, all cyclists will cross the finish line around the same time, for a big party at the finish line. 100 miles, 8am to 4pm 62 miles, 9am to 4pm 47 miles, 10am to 4pm 27 miles, 10:30am to 4pm 15 miles, 11am to 4pm Here are some words from Ashley Henderson , the volunteer coordinator. "Spin For Kids Motorcycle Marshals keep riders safe by leading each group, following behind the last riders, and patrolling the route for any injuries or rider needs. We need your help to make Spin For Kids a safe, fun day for everyone!  We will provide $10 gas cards, lunch, and t-shirts to all riders.  I hope that you will consider joining us on October 4th, 2020!" Amateur Radio support will be provi

My son & I enjoyed the Atlanta Motorcycle Show a few weekends ago.  I particularly enjoyed the British vintage motorcycles and a very special classic Ducati.  We had some good conversations with some of the exhibitors and were able to hand out a bunch of motorcycle volunteer contact cards. A couple of weekends ago I discovered a group of about twenty all female riders who gather at my favourite local breakfast spot once a month.  They were gracious enough to listen to my pitch and accepted a few contact cards from me.  If you were in that number, Welcome! :-D For the Georgia crew there are some volunteer opportunities coming up that could be combined with a weekend trip: Florida March 7th & 8th, 2020 :  Bike MS The Citrus Tour , Polk County & Osceola County April 18th & 19th, 2020 :  Bike MS Breakaway to Key Largo Alabama June 6th, 2020 :  Bike MS Rocket City , Madison, AL. Kentucky June 27th & 28th, 2020 :  Bike MS Bluegrass Bourbon Ride

Save the Date! Below is a summary of Motorcycle Volunteer Opportunities for 2020.    Click here for a complete list of Bike MS events in all states. Alabama June 6th, 2020 :  Bike MS Rocket City , Madison, AL. California These are  Motorcycling Amateur Radio Club (M.A.R.C.)  supported events: March 22nd, 2020 : Oakland Marathon Snow Park, Oakland.  HAM Support by Mike Pompa KB6MP May 16th, 2020 :  Bike MS Los Angeles  Day #1 Santa Monica to Ventura    May 17th, 2020 :  Bike MS Los Angeles  Day #2 Ventura to Santa Monica May 30th, 2020 : Devil's Slide Ride  Pacifica August 1st, 2020 : Marin Century  San Rafael.  HAM Support by the Marin Amateur Radio Society October 18th, 2020 :  American Diabetes Association Los Angeles Cycle Ride  October 24th, 2020 : Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Day #1 lrvine to Carlsbad October 25th, 2020 : Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Day #2 Carlsbad to San Diego Florida March 7th & 8th, 2020 :  Bike MS The Citrus Tour , Polk County & Osce