Friday, September 12, 2008

Motor Jam 2008

The New London Motorcycle Club has teamed up with Jammin 107.7 to present Motor Jam 2008.

Motor Jam 2008 will take place at the Crystal Mall, RT 85, Waterford, CT.

Circle Sunday, September 28, 2008 on your calander!

You will enjoy a great Car Show and Motorcycle Show.

Best of Show wins $500.00

Best Theme wins $125.00

Best Club Theme wins $125.00

Best Club wins $250.00

Vehicle Registration Fee: $30.00

Registration begins at 9:00 AM

Limited vendor booth space available

Call 464-1066

Thursday, September 11, 2008

New Ride Leader

Both Thursday night's ride to our clubhouse and Sunday's mystery ride will be led by Road Sargent Theresa Anderson. Both Jim and Tom will be frolicking in Canada.

God Help Canada!

As many of you know, I've been fighting my share of health problems over the past five months. When I agreed to do this blog, I had no idea what was about to face. Therefore, I offer my apology for not writing as many blogs and I had intended to.

I need good stories from the road and thoughts (that I can publish) to keep this blog interesting as I will not be able to ride for at least another six weeks.

Pass along good stuff and I'll write it up.

Ride Safe Ride Free Ride with Pride

Ron

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Upcoming Rides This Weekend

The NLMC has two rides planned for this weekend on Sunday, September 7th.

The Club will leave Dunkin Donuts in Montville, CT at 9:30 AM for Ride #1

Ride #1 Homeless Veterans Shelter Project Benefit Polker Run

Registration: PJ Oconnor's Restaurant 10:00 - 11:00 Fee: $20.00 per person

Ride #2 Mystery Ride led by Road Captain Tom Lloret
This ride is leaving Dunkin Donuts in Montville, CT at 10:00 Sunday Morning

Ride Safe Ride Free

Ron

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Roads Yet Travled

As I write this, we are half way through our spring and summer riding season. In the upcoming weeks, I will list MAPS rides for all to enjoy.

This weekend we are heading to Wrights Chicken Farm for another great meal. This is one of our favorite rides. You can get departure information on our site calender.

www.newlondonmotorcycleclub.com

Jamie Lathrup has been in touch. It's hotter than hell in Afghanistan, but his spirits are up. He's looking for motorcycle stickers for his hard hat. Check club e-mail for more information on it. Don't be afraid to send him an e-mail. He needs to know we're all pulling for him.

As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I traded my Harley Electra Glide Classic, 100 th anniversary edition. I did this with a heavy heart, but I realized I needed a bike that was easier for me to handle, with a low center of gravity. I checked with several area dealers and got a good deal from Columbia Motorsports. I'm now the proud owner of a beautiful 2006 90 cubic inch Suzuki Boulevard. It's nothing like the Harley. It's low speed turns are wider, as it has a longer wheelbase. But, riding down the highway, it gives a better ride and holds the road well. Sherry and I are looking forward to rolling miles on it.

I hope all is well with all of you. Get out and enjoy the good weather. Ride!

Be Safe. Ride Free.

Ron

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

In The Wind Again!

Being off a bike for two and a half months is like breaking up with a really great lover. You still feel the passion in your groin, but there's no way to satisfy it.

Praise God, my wait is over. My lust is finally being satisfied!

Well, some what.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as enough riding, when you've been out of the wind so long. Nasty things get in the way: work, the need to eat, the need to sleep, the need to be a grandpa and the need to cut the lawn. The list of things that get in the way of riding my butt off are never ending.

To help overcome the frustration of being an kid suffering the onslaught of puberty while being trapped in a old man's body, I go to our web site. I check on the long riders adventures as they dauntlessly overcome obstacles on their trip to Alaska. They're doing the ride I've always dreamed.

I pause to ponder.

No one can know what an epic road ride is really like without experiencing it first hand. Evert really does a great job covering the basis of how the ride is going and how far they have traveled. Road Captain Spike adds color to it, as only he can do.

I continue to ponder...

What is it like being out there, with only a few brothers to depend on for:
help when needed, bullshit when the words back while pounding out 500+ mile days and advice when all you can do is scratch your head while finding yourself in yet another revolting predicament!

Then, I ponder the imponderable...

What it is like to be pelted with rain, thousand of miles away from home, scorched by the sun days on end, blasted with 40 mph winds for hundreds of miles while riding a 24 year old Harley with well over 100k on the clock. Nuts or guts, you go figure.

It's not like being there, but if you really want to get a feel for what a long rider road run is about, you will get there by going to the Home Page Of the New London Motorcycle Club and clicking on the The Alaska ride.

You will find that at newlondonmotorcycleclub.com

Now, for local news.

Last week saw members of the NLMC riding in the Groton 4th of July Parade. These riders are dedicated to promoting a good image of the NLMC. For those of you who never rode in a motorcycle parade, let me tell you, the bikes get really hot. I cooked a motor in a Volusia 805 (watercooled) by riding in two parades within a few weeks, without changing my oil. I run synthetic, but even that has it's thermal breakdown limits. I got to hand it to these bros; they did a great job.

Last Sunday, Mother Theresa led a hardy crew of chow hounds on a great ride through Eastern Connecticut. This romp included a ferry boat ride across the Connecticut River, and ended up at Murphy's in Columbia, CT. Good Going
Mother!

On a personal note...

My Harley Electra Glide Classic was one of the best rides I've ever owned. I loved that machine. Sadly, I traded her in. My one problem with the bike, was me. I'm built close to the ground. The Harley has a high center of gravity. The accident that broke my leg, should never have happened. After spending a lot of time thinking it over, I realized I needed a ride with a lower seat height and a lower center of gravity. I found it and all I'll say for now is: It has nuts, it's loud, it's great looking: (I got 5 compliments on it the first day I rode it to work) and it gets me back in the wind. More about this bad boy in the next issue of In The Wind.

Get out and ride!

Be Safe,

Ronster



Monday, June 30, 2008

Alaska Run, Padre's Run and More

The NLMC Alaska Run started Saturday, June 28th @ 8.OO AM. Departing from the Shack Restaurant in Niantic, our hearty crew of mad cap adventures ventured out In The Wind seeking new adventures and bragging rights for the longest club sponsored ride in the club's history. Follow their journey by checking out our web site:

Sunday, June 29th, brought us to Padre's Ride. It began at the Church of The Holy Family,
Rt. 85, Hebron, CT. A memorial mass was held before the run, which left at 11:30AM. Approximately 65 miles over rolling, country roads, followed by a good barbecue, made for a really great day. This ride was escorted by State Police Motor Patrol officers. If you want to know what it is like to handle a large bagger right, watch these guys. They know how to do it right.
I started a blurb about motorcycles I rode over the years. I will continue with this and keep you informed of upcoming events. I have to admit, it's been hard pounding the keys while watching my bros get In The Wind. Well, tomorrow, I see the orthopedic surgeon and hopefully get out of the cam walker that's keeping me out of the saddle.
I can't wait.
Ride Safe
Ride Free
Ronster

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Ronster's Back

To say the last two weeks have been frenetic for the old Ronster, is an
understatement of major proportions!


Sherry's youngest daughter and her two beautiful granddaughters (1 yr old and 3 yrs old) are now sharing domicile with us. It's great to again hear the laughter of kids
playing, fussing and just being kids. It's just tough to get anything done! The
youngest like to sit on my knee, grab my beard with both hands and try to say,
"Giddy- Up Gran paw!" At least that's what I think she's saying.


Things are hopping at the New London Motorcycle Club. Now that the season is in
full swing, members are getting together and theirs always some one to ride with 7
days a week!


Recent rides included a run to the Oxford Diner in Oxford, Mass. This is the home of
the largest breakfast served on the eastern seaboard. Once you leave this
establishment, you may not want to eat for days! Last weekend's ride to the Mohawk
Trail was shortened because of foul weather. Yet, many riders showed up and
enjoyed their time out on the open road.


Last week, we sent one of our own to war. Jamie is headed to Kuwait to service
helicopter rotors. 30 club members took time off their jobs to stand in the PGR flag
line to see him off. How great it will be when we welcome him back!


There will be a cook out at the club house tonight. Come, enjoy and bring a side dish!


Now that I have the keyboard warmed up again, you'll be reading about more club events and the resumption of the Guzzi Log: 42 Years Going Deaf In the Wind.

Ride Safe
Ride Free

Ronster