Blue Knights Arizona IX

Presented by SAACA and Journal Broadcast. This two day event will focus on anything with a motor… from RVs to Motorboats, Dragsters to Helicopters; this will be the premiere family event in Tucson with something for everyone. Great food, live music and kid’s activities are just part of the Tucson Motor  Show so join us on Labor Day Weekend 2010 with some of the best classic and antique cars, truck and motorcycles both locally and nationally. Just of few of the exciting elements to expect at the 2010 Indoor Tucson Motor Show. Show starts Saturday from 10am – 8pm and Sunday from 10am – 5pm. $6 at the door, Kids 10 and under FREE. Two day passes are available for $10. For more information on registering your vehicle in the show, click here.

Tucson Convention Center
260 South Church Ave.
Tucson, AZ

Tucson Motor Show

American Veterans Traveling Tribute & the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association are hosting a signature event showcasing the patriotism that makes our country great!

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Join motorcycle enthusiasts and patriots that are coming from across the nation to celebrate freedom and help raise postage money for Operation Gratitude as they prepare to send over 100,000 care packages this year to our deployed troops. LHC Patriot days will take place  from 15-26 September 2010 with ten days of events and activities for all ages!

Enjoy Daily Guided Rides from September 20-24 that will take you various scenic and tourist destinations to include Hoover Dam, Bluewater Casino, Route 66 and the Hualapai Mountains. Rides will depart from  Rider Headquarters   The Nautical Inn Resort – each morning at 7:00AM . Rides will be guided by different hosts each day to include Pastor Z, Founder of Bikers for Christ.

Daily ride details can be found at:   DAILY RIDES

The centerpiece of this event will be the Cost of Freedom Tribute which includes the traveling Vietnam Wall, a gold dog tag tribute to all the men and women who have given their lives in the Global War on Terror, and several other displays that honor, respect, and remember the men and women that fight for the freedom we celebrate.
 
Join the motorcycle escort of the Traveling Tribute as it moves from Kingman, AZ to the event site in Lake Havasu City to signify the kick off of this great event! All escort participants need to meet at 12:00pm at Mother Road Harley in Kingman AZ (2501 E Beverly Ave. Kingman, AZ 86401).

Looking for a Rally?  Take part in the God, Country, and Freedom Rally that will occur on Friday, September 24th!  Pastor Z of the Bikers For Christ and Rushing Wind Ministry will be the keynote speaker along with other speakers from the local and national stage. The speakers will include Veterans, Military, Police, Fire fighters and other American Heroes. Also featured will be family members of those serving, sharing their stories, their pain and their joy.

Patriot Days will also have scheduled events every day from Daily Honor ceremonies and tributes, Parades, 5k runs,  Mohave County Fair, Patriot Bowling, Patriotic Cinema Film Classics and much, much more. We are excited to present a variety of musical and comedic entertainment on the main stages throughout the event.  Included are Gallagher, The McClymonts, The Chris Weaver Band, and the Ventura Girlz to name a few. Visit our website for full event details.
 
Book now as the rooms are filling up fast.

You can log onto 1ST ANNUAL PATRIOT DAYS and register online. 

Remember, always mention promotional code “LHC10″ when booking to receive special Patriot Day rates and discounts!

Hope to see you there!

Hosted by the Viet Nam Vets/Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club Saturday September 11th, 2010.

9-11 Remembrance

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The ride will depart the Phoenix West Elk’s Lodge located @ 5525 W. Colter St., Glendale, Az.  85301 @ 10:00 am.

Registration from 7:00 am. – 9:00 am.

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Benefiting Smiling Dog Bully Rescue & Rottie Rescue of Southern Arizona.

Presented by:  Dirt Tea Events

Saturday October 9th.

Registration is from 10 -11 a.m. @

The Bashful Bandit
3686 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716-4018
(520) 795-8996

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Posted in Wing World by: Jim Culp, Former Rider Educator for SC-A

When are you most “At Risk” to crash?

When asking the question “When are you most ‘at risk’ to crash?”, several possibilites come to mind….

Dawn or dusk conditions?  Those are potentially dangerous times but, again, what am I thinking.

Riding in heavy traffic?  Another potentially dangerous time but, again, not what I was looking for.

Riding in the mountains with all the curves and stuff?  Possibly a dangerous time, but no.

Perhaps surprisingly, the majority of motorcycle crashes (90% according to the Hurt Report conducted in the 1970’s) occur within the first hour of riding.  More interesting, however, is that 90% of the crashes happen within the first 6 minutes!  That’s, of course, also why most crashes happen within 5 miles of home.

Two main factors involved in these crashes are ATTENTION and CONCENTRATION.  That’s because, as a whole, we as humans don’t readily transition ourselves from one activity (like being at home or at work) to another activity (like riding a motorcycle).  So how focused can we be on the inherent hazards of riding when we are still waking up or thinking about problems at work?

That’s why becoming an ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time) rider can be so valuable.  In my case, I have to go get the motorcycle key from the key box, take my riding suit off its hanger and put it on, put on my gloves, put on my helmet, take my gloves back off so I can fasten my helmet, put my gloves back on, walk out to the bike, take my gloves back off so I can un-zip my riding suit to get to the key that’s in my jeans pocket, etc., etc.

Yes, I’m a goofball who can’t remember to keep my keys out (I doubt that I’m alone here).  The point is that all these small steps take some time.  During that time, I’m unconsciously getting myself ready to ride.

Being ready to ride and having my head “In the game” helps me to ride more safely.  Are you consistently taking all the steps necessary to make yourself ready to ride?

THE “INVISIBLE” MOTORCYCLIST“I NEVER SAW HIM.  He came out of nowhere!”  Those are probably two of the most common statements heard at a collision between an automobile driver and a motorcyclist.  And they’re usually statements made by the operator of the auto because the motorcyclist is unconscious (or worse).

As riders we wonder, “How can they NOT see us? Are they just not looking?”

A lack of attention on the part of the driver does explain some of the car/bike collisions; the distracted driver (due to cell phones, unruly children, etc.).  All these can contribute: however, some responsibility belongs to the motorcyclists as well.

I know, I know.  That’s hearsay but let me explain.

• Motorcyclists make up 3% of the “normal” traffic flow.
• People “see” what they expect to see: things like cars and trucks.

Unless the rider does something to visually stand out, he or she can be easily overlooked.  After all;

• Motorcycles, because of their smaller size, are much harder see than cars/trucks.  A motorcycle can easily be “lost” in the background, even with headlights on.
• Many motorcycles are colors that lend themselves to blending into the environment, particularly dark-colored machines (black after all is the color of the pavement).
• Many motorcyclists wear dark-colored helmets (or no helmets at all) and dark-colored clothing.  A number of studies in the US and abroad have shown that a light-colored (white, silver, yellow) helmet is more noticeable (during daylight hours) than a dark-colored (black, dark red, dark blue) helmet.  Why?  The driver sees this brightly colored “orb” floating above the traffic (most riders heads are higher than the hood/windshields of cars), so it’s different.
• Lastly (and sadly), most motorcyclists are not skilled in emergency maneuvers.  Over 13% of the motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes made no effort to avoid the collision.  They didn’t brake, they didn’t swerve; they just rode right into the collision.  That’s because after many have gotten their license, they don’t practice those kinds of maneuvers regularly (or ever).  Motorcycling is a skill.  It takes practice.

So how can you NOT be the Invisible Motorcyclist?

• Position your bike so it can be seen and identified in the traffic stream.
• Wear bright colors.
• Consider getting a brightly colored bike.
• PRACTICE your emergency maneuvers!

Also you can take the advice I once got from a very experienced rider.  He told me not to “ride like I was invisible” but rather to “ride like they can see me and are actively planning to do something to take me out.”

Save the Date – November 13th:

 We’re making our 3rd Annual Blue Knight Trek to Yuma. As usual we plan on meeting at Bobby’s Territorial Harley Davidson in Yuma, AZ at 11am (local time). From there we’ll head to lunch.

Come…join your fellow Knights for some camdraderie and food.

Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson
2550 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma AZ 85365

Map/Hours:

Territorial Harley-Davidson

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Don’t miss The HOT SUMMER NIGHTS @ Tucson Harley Davidson on Friday August 27th 5 – 9 p.m.

Battle of the Bands, Beer Garden, Bike wash by the HARLEY GIRLS, Raffles Freebies, Classic Car & Bike Show, and LOTS MORE.

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