Ride

It was a great day for a great ride to Highlands. Weather was on the cool side but we had clear sapphire blue sky's all day. Got a little windy with strong head and beam gust from time to time. Thanks to Greg for his "volunteering" to be Ride Captain / Navigator. The great thing I learned about this group is that everyone enjoyed everyone's company and I won't question providing support when and if needed. Susan, Billy and I will catch you in Roswell next ride out. This was my first ride with this group and I had a blast. Ross was patient following me up Warwoman Road. What a road!  A few times I thought my elbow was going to hit my rear-end! Next ride let's have greater participation and make it a great experience for additional pilots. Thanks group, appreciated meeting and riding with everyone - Rudy   PS: Kyle and the guys at Hourglass Cycle were great host.

Mark,

Thanks for joining us on Saturday, and I'm glad to have met you. It was a wonderful day.

The Georgia Mountain Rally is one of the best opportunities to get to know the other members, especially if you volunteer a few hours of your time. Please check out the volunteer opportunities accessible from the club schedule, or holler at me for some suggestions. Thanks, and we're happy to have you.

Susan
BMWMCOGA Director at Large

2014 F800GT
1990 K75S

My first club event.  Great to meet many new faces.  I look forward to seeing many of you again at the Georgia Mountain Rally.  I will have to re-learn everyone's names again.  LOL

Mark Sanford
2013 BMW R1200GS

We had a blast yesterday. Eleven grand Teutonic machines made their way north after a coffee and donut sendoff by Kyle and company at Hourglass Cycles. Our planned leader was unable to make the trip, so Greg Partain graciously stepped up and did a wonderful job. Yours Truly rode sweep, and managed to miss Greg's phone number by a single stinking digit. This resulted in what I'll call a "separation" of, say, 15 miles or so. I redeemed myself somewhat when I (finally) recalled the member directory on our website which yielded Mr Partain's complete and correct digits. At last we were reunited and made our impressive entry, (only the truly unkind would call it an invasion), into the idyllic mountain hamlet of Highlands. Theresa Lovallo, Clark Helton, and Dave Westfall awaited us there. To my surprise Brian Kunzelmann appeared out of thin air as well. The photo is proof of what happens if you walk away from the group for one skinny minute: Everyone else clusters 'round your bike and takes a picture with it and without you, (sorry Boerge!)
We were delighted that Nils Stein was back after a lengthy illness. As he said, "I can't walk but I can ride" and he proceeded to show us how it's done.

Many, many thanks to all the other intrepid riders:  Billy Way, Ross Bickers, Jim Bishop, Boerge Deist, Rudy Bristow, Mark Sanford, Ed Livingston, and whomever I missed. Your patience and good humor made for a fabulous day. I can't wait to do it again, but damned if I won't double-check the digits next time.

Susan Benson
BMWMCOGA Director at Large

2014 F800GT
1990 K75S