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OFFICERS AND

CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICER’S

NOTESPHOTOS CALENDAR

OF EVENTS

PIZZA NIGHT

PHOTOS & SPONSORS

STORIES & ARTICLES

A Monthly Publication of Rocky Mountain H.O.G. #0421 • Sponsoring Dealership: Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson

AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER HOG SNORTS COMBINEDThere was no August HOG Snorts published due to so many people (including me) being out of town, at Sturgis, etc. This month’s issue will try to capture most of the events that took place in July and August.. ◄

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADOThere is no worry about being bitter cold or snowy for this Christmas party. For many years now Rocky Mountain H.O.G. has spent the day with patients, families and staff of Children’s Hospital Colorado to serve BBQ and take photos of kids (and some adults) sitting on the bike of their choice. Not nearly as big as the Toy Run but just as near and dear to our hearts, this is a day that makes it just a bit easier for families that have to spend time in the hospital. We don’t bring presents but cook up a storm and feed as many folks that want to eat.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Xmas In July ......................................

CO Touring Rally ...............................

Evening Poker Run ...........................

Ride the Canyons .............................

Ham & Egg Run ................................

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OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION

DIRECTORWes Thompson [email protected] 303-548-5689

ASSISTANT DIRECTORShad Adams [email protected] 720 289-0629

SECRETARYPam Mooney [email protected] 303-726-0525

TREASURERJim Bates [email protected] 720 272-3460

MEMBERSHIP OFFICERPam Flot [email protected] 303-902-2245

ACTIVITIES OFFICEREddie Dane [email protected] 720-272-7537

ASS’T. ACTIVITIES OFFICERJay Hobson [email protected] 303-913-0050

LOH OFFICERPatti Proffitt [email protected] 720 987-9648

SAFETY OFFICERBob Sumrall [email protected] 720 530-8370

WEBMASTERJeff Read [email protected] 303-594-4434

HEAD ROAD CAPTAINBob Scarpa [email protected] 303 905-7314

HISTORIANTerry Flot [email protected] 303 902-1654

PHOTOGRAPHERRyan Thompson [email protected] 303-720-2419

EDITORBarry Perow [email protected] 303 257-5013


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INFORMATION ON UPCOMING RUNS, RIDES AND EVENTS EDDIE DANE, ACTIVITIES OFFICER

Hi Everyone!

Busy week for me so there’s no article about upcoming rides. I’ll cover them at the Chapter meeting on Tuesday. We had to cancel the Pikes Peak Ride because Pikes Peak is closed after Labor Day, so we’re going to have an improvised ride after the Meet N Greet on Saturday and ride somewhere for lunch...hope you can join us!

...I’m Eddie...YOUR Activities Officer...and...I...am...OUT! ◄

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBERSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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CHAPTER MEETING

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RIDE

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Pint Room

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PIZZA NIGHT

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Colorado H.O.G. Touring Rally

MEET N GREETRMH-D 11:00 - 1:00

Improvised Lunch Ride Follows

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WES THOMPSON DIRECTOR

We all know it only takes a second. I was leading a group of 15 bikes, riding sweep with Eddie on the Denver Hospice Run. Riding through Boulder, I was in the right hand lane when the driver of an SUV decided they wanted to try to beat the line of bikes. They gunned it and turned hard right to beat Amy, who was behind me on her trike. They never saw me. All I saw was an SUV closing faster then I could turn away. They hit me with the passengers side rear door against my Road Glides front fairing,which forced me into even a harder turn. Jeff Read said I was 90 degrees across the road. Jeff and Amy thought for sure I was going down. The SUV continued to the next light and jump out to talk to me. The first four bikes behind me saw everything. Happened so fast the other ten bikes didn’t have a clue that they hit me. Yes, it only take a second. We all ride for the thrill. Just be careful out there. We are all family.

Challenge accepted, Lets Ride!

SHAD ADAMS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Pizza Night at Children’s Hospital Colorado

Let me first start with a thank you to everyone that has sponsored a Pizza Night in 2018, without you we can’t continue to provide for patients and families. Also, a great big thanks to everyone that has given their time during the month to come out and help make someone’s evening just a little brighter. There isn’t a month that goes by


OFFICER’S SIDEBARGet Involved with YOUR Chapter!

Participation in Chapter events is a great way to meet other members and it keeps our Chapter strong. No one expects you to be able to make each and every ride, so join us for the ones you can and let’s

HAVE FUN!!

FEED THE DEALERSHIP

For the most part the rides and events we have during the year benefit our members as well as our charity of choice, Children’s Hospital Colorado. We also like to take the time to make sure our sponsoring dealer, Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson knows how much they mean to us as a chapter and thank them for everything the do for us as a chapter and customers.

This year we revived an old tradition of barbecuing for all of the staff at Rocky. I would like to thank all of the members that showed up and helped cook up hamburgers and hotdogs, and even vegan hotdogs. I can tell you that the staff was very appreciative for a day to just sit back and have some lunch on Rocky Mountain H.O.G. Thanks again for everything Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson, the best sponsoring dealer anywhere. ◄


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when a family member will come up to me and say how grateful they are that we showed up to serve pizza and make them feel like everything will be better, if only for just a short time. I can’t tell you how many nights I walk away and have to dry some tears out of my eyes.

If you have never been to Pizza Night I would like to invite you to join us. We meet around 5:30PM in the hospital lobby and start serving pizza around 6. We are normally done by 7:00 PM, but depending how fast pizza goes it could be earlier. Afterwards a group of us goes out to dinner somewhere.

Please come and spend some time with the kids. Pizza Night is the fourth Tuesday of the month at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 13123 E16th Ave, Aurora, Colorado. This is on east Colfax just west of I-225.

I am filling spots for next year so if you or your employer or group of folks would like to sponsor a night please contact me and I can give you all of the details. [email protected] or call me 720-289-0629.

PAM MOONEYSECRETARY

Hello Everyone

Patches, patches, patches....Pins, pins, pins...You need’em, I’ve got’em. Stop by and let’s get you what you need.

OFFICER’S SIDEBAR


COLORADO AND BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON H.O.G RALLY

Would you like to spend four days and three nights in the beautiful state of Colorado? In September you can do just that when you attend the touring rally that starts in Denver heading to Glenwood Springs on to Gunnison and then back to Denver.

Spend a fun night in the Mile-High City before climbing into the mountains toward Glenwood Springs. Your second day offers a very special treat - a ride through the thrilling Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, over two million years in the making. Several canyons of the American West are longer and some are deeper, but none combines the depth, sheerness, narrowness, darkness, and excitement of the Black Canyon. Finally, head back to Denver through 10,000 ft (3048 m) mountain passes, deep green valleys, sweeping meadows, and endless miles of winding roads.

This year H.O.G. has teamed up with Eagle Travel to provide options for the Touring Rally. Eagle Rider will take care of all the details for you, including motorcycle rental, hotel reservations and door to door luggage service. This option includes support chase vehicle. For pricing visit members.hog.com, Events, Rallys, select the HOG logo in the state of Colorado on the US map. Once you have booked you can speak with Eagle Travel for package price.

Option two allows you to ride your own bike but let Eagle Rider take care of the hotel bookings. Again, visit members.hog.com and register for the rally and then speak with Eagle Rider for pricing.

You always have the option of registering for the rally and riding your own and taking care of your accomidations and transporting your luggage yourself. You will still need to register at members.hog.com. The website has additional information about lodging in each destination city, check in time, etc. Rally dates are September 19th through September 22nd. The deadline to register for the rally is September 19th, however capacity is limited and registration will close once full.

For any questions contact, Bill Davis – Rally Coordinator – 760-644-2118 – [email protected]. ◄

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PAM FLOTMEMBERSHIP OFFICER

July 2018 Anniversaries

1 Year – Charles Wilson

10 Years – Buz Calder

15 Years – Bob Pick

August 2018 Anniversaries

5 Years – Ryan Thompson

20 Years – Richard Mooney

September 2018 Anniversaries

1 year – Jackie Gentala-Longest

Samuel Longest

Patrick Malone

HOG 421 congratulates you on your milestone.

New and returning members, if you haven’t been introduced at a Chapter meeting I apologize. I didn’t miss you on purpose. Sometimes I don’t know you’re in the audience. Any of you that have been missed please let me know when you check-in at the next meeting and I’ll add you to the names for introduction.

Have you been thinking of a way to help your Rocky Mountain H.O.G. Chapter. Being the Membership Officer is a great way to help out and meet all the members. Yes, this means I do not plan on returning as an Officer for the 2019 year. I will help the new Membership Officer learn the ropes. Please let Wes Thompson, Director or Pam Flot, Membership know if you are interested in taking over the Membership Officer position.

OFFICER’S SIDEBAR


Golden Toad had all of the meat donated shortly after the event in 2017 and are already on board for 2019. Normally the Golden Toad band plays, however there was a problem getting the instruments to the hospital this year; yes everyone was just a bit disappointed. At noon the food was ready and so were the hungry folks waiting in line. We had a ton of help to serve the food and the lines flowed very smoothly. As Golden Toad cooked and H.O.G. members served food there was also plenty of help to take photos of kids on bikes. The really cool part about the photos is that we print them on the spot and put them in frames for each child.

Normally for a monthly pizza night we only feed patients and familes, but on this day we feed all of the hospital staff, Flight-For-Life folks and anyone else that is hungry. On the menu was BBQ pulled pork, chips, desert and drinks. This year we were able to feed aprroximately 630 people. I want to thank Golden Toad for not only aquiring the meat, but also for their time to cook for everyone. Thanks also to our members that gave time to serve food or take photos. And a last thank you to everyone that donated a few bucks to purchase the side dishes, plates, cups, drinks, buns, chips and everyhing else needed to make the day a huge success. ◄

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PATTI PROFFITTLOH OFFICER

September LOH Chapter Dinner is going to be Wednesday, September 19 at 6:00 pm at The Pint Room, 2620 West Belleview Ave., Littleton, CO. Please be prompt as this location does not take reservations so they’re going to try to seat us as quickly and completely as they can. Thanks to all who attended the last Dinner at Duke’s. Fun times!

BOB SUMRALLSAFETY OFFICER

Hi, I’m Bob!

What Makes an Experienced Rider? What’s the best bike for a beginner? It’s perhaps the most frequently asked question in motorcycle showrooms and in online forums. It’s a necessary question. But, what about experienced riders? What’s the best bike for those who have crossed the invisible threshold between newbie and veteran? And what does it mean to be an experienced rider, anyway?

An experienced rider can handle and have fun on just about any bike (except a Katana), so finding the one that suits him or her, is a whole different discussion. But the second question merits further investigation, and the answer comes in two parts: traits, and actions. Check out the article: “Traits To Make You a More Experienced Rider” on page 12.

Well, I’ve got to get back to work. When I stop rowing, the slave ship just goes in circles. ◄

OFFICER’S SIDEBAREVENING POKER RUN

Who says poker runs have to be held during the day? Not Rocky Mountain H.O.G. The weather couldn’t have been better, save for a few sprinkles out east. Everyone was ready for some cooler riding and no one was disappointed. The turnout was fantastic and we had a big number of new members join us. Not only did we have new members and the familiar faces, but we had several long-time members return. I have to say it was so nice to see some folks we haven’t seen in a while.

Participants paid for their poker hands and off everyone went. The registration was at our sponsoring dealer, Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson and took us to some familiar stops and a couple new stops and ended at the Stagecoach Bar in Franktown. The top two hands and low hand all received some cash prizes and a 50/50 was given away. Thanks to Eddie and Jay for setting up a great evening ride with lots of fun. ◄


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RIDE THE CANYONS

This ride was for those that love the twisties. We met at Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson at 8:30 to check-in with Pam, then kickstands up at 9:00. It was a beautiful day in Colorado. Temperature was a cool 59 degrees to start the ride, but once the overcast burned off, it got up to 71 degrees on a clear blue sunny day. After a short briefing, 14 bikes and 16 riders split in to two groups, with four Road Captains, to head into the mountains. Our goal: Six Canyons.

We headed south on Santa Fe, then west on Titan Pkwy. We started with Waterton Canyon as we made our way around Chatfield Reservoir on CO-121. Just before C-470, we made a left as we climbed Deer Creek Canyon Road. The cyclists were kind to us today. They maintained a single file line. We did the same as we twisted our way up the mountain. After a short jog onto Hwy 285, we headed North on Parmalee Gulch Road through Indian Hills, then left on CO-74 as we rode up Bear Creek Canyon to Evergreen.

After a generous rest stop in Evergreen, we crossed over I-70 and continued on US-40. Next, we headed southeast on US-6 down Clear Creek Canyon. I counted five tunnels before heading north on CO-93. We then weaved our way up CO-46 through Golden Gate Canyon. What a spectacular day!! After heading northwest on CO-119, we made a lunch stop at Roy’s Last Shot in Nederland. Largest selection of shot glasses I have ever seen and the food was excellent. We had our own private room with a view. We arrived for lunch at noon – can we time these rides or what? Good thing, otherwise, Patti was going to need a Snicker’s Bar.

We saved the best for last. After lunch we continued up 119, then pealed off and headed East on CO-72 through Coal Creek Canyon. Wow, what a ride!! The scenery was spectacular. A few clouds dotted the sky, but the roads were dry. After heading south on CO-93, one by one, riders pealed off and made their way home. Six canyons, perfect cool weather, and the best group of riders in the country.

Challenge Accepted!! Let’s Ride!!! ◄


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HAM & EGG RUN

Back by popular demand.....The Ham and Egg Run. I am not talking about IHOP and breakfast, but the good old run with raw eggs and getting to each destination without breaking said egg. If you have been on this ride you know just how much fun you can have with an egg; if you haven’t been on this ride make sure to attend this next time. The object is to make it to the end without breaking your egg on the way or when you are playing the game at each stop. There was gooey stuff, golf, bean bag tossing, balancing acts and bowling with a ham and you don’t even have to be good at any of the games.

With the exception of the first stop (gooey stuff) the egg was placed in peril while you played each game. If you were successful, the egg got initialed and if you had all 5 initials at the end that was worth more points. If you were unlucky enough to break your egg, well you could buy a new egg if you purchased egg-surance at the start of the run. There were plenty of broken eggs. Another absolutely great time on a great run. See you at the next Ham And Egg Run. ◄


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NEW MEMBERS

Stacy and Glendlyn

DOOR PRIZES

Peter and Richard

ANNIVERSARYShort and Richard

AUGUST CHAPTER MEETING PHOTOS

We’re obviously missing quite a few photos from the August Chapter meeting, so we apoligize if your photo isn’t shown.

AUGUST LOH DINNER


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JULY CHAPTER MEETING PHOTOSBe sure to visit the RMH.O.G. website for these and more photos.

50/50 WINNERClint

ANNIVERSARIESBuzz : 10 Years and Bob: 15- Years

Left - Right) Joker, Daniel, Troy, Robin and Stuart

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH(L-R) Lauren, Red, Bob

NEW MEMBERS

DOOR PRIZE WINNERSL-R: Clint, Mal, Eddie

NEW BIKES AND TRIKESL-R: Jan, Tony, Barry, Richard

HIDDEN SHOCKWINNER

BIll


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TRAITS TO MAKE YOU A MORE EXPERIENCED RIDER

BOB SUMRALL

Expert riders of any discipline become so because they embody a certain set of personality traits, at least while they’re on the bike. These traits frame their attitude and approach to the sport and allow them to take in the lessons that every ride can provide.

• Calm - Experienced riders don’t get excited about much. Sure, off the bike they may be the most outgoing, gregarious people you’ll ever meet, but once they throw a leg over a few hundred pounds of metal and rubber, they’re all business. Even some of the best stunt riders in the world are utterly serene while performing. They have to be, because if you allow yourself to get upset or overly worked up, you start making mistakes. And mistakes aren’t something you can allow, when you’re cranked over at triple digit speeds on the track or balancing a slow, high chair wheelie.

• Quick Thinking - An experienced rider is always ahead of the situation. His eyes are up, scanning the road and the approaching intersections, monitoring the behavior of other traffic and looking for apexes before a newer rider even knows they exist. A veteran rider knows how to take in and mentally sort through thousands of pieces of information at once, creating a constantly-updated situational awareness that keeps him out of trouble before it has a chance to happen. He’ll avoid getting sideswiped by that SUV, because he’s been watching him cheat out of his lane for the last half mile.

• Instinctual - On the occasion that something unanticipated does occur, the experienced rider knows how to handle it. He has the feel of his machine, and sufficient command of the controls to execute evasive maneuvers or make sudden corrections without having to think. When that mahogany coffee table fell off the open truck bed ahead of him, he’ll have braked, swerved, downshifted and accelerated past the truck before the thought of imminent death could even go through his mind.

• Patient - Mistakes happen most often when riders get in a hurry. They rush a corner, try to pass a car at an inappropriate time, or try to beat a red light. They blast through an unfamiliar stretch of road trying to keep up with a buddy. Sometimes, they’ll get away with it, but experienced riders know that it’s usually not worth the risk. They’ll lay back in traffic, open their following distances, and wait for opportunities to clear out of traffic. Having patience gives them time to make good decisions on the road, track or trail.

• Humble - Experienced riders know that they are human, fallible, and mortal. They know the limits of their machine, and of their skill set, and work hard not to put themselves in situations where either may be exceeded. They know that the old proverb “pride goeth before a fall” translates, in the motorcycle world, to “pride goeth before the crumpling of your machine against a guardrail and a visit to the hospital for a broken collarbone and a ruptured spleen.”

ACTIONS Becoming an experienced rider doesn’t happen automatically, or by accident. It’s more than a simple accrual of years or miles. It’s a conscious and continual process, one that is carefully nurtured to maturity, and then maintained.

• Variety - In the flying community, they say that there’s a difference between flying for a thousand hours and flying one hour a thousand times. The lesson contained there is that if you only do the same thing over and over again, it’s unlikely you’ve learned much of anything. Plodding along on your bike for your daily commute is a fine thing, but it won’t make you an expert, if that’s all you do. Experienced riders seek out all sorts of different riding challenges, from twisty mountain roads, to long open stretches, to drag strips and road courses, to city traffic. They expose themselves to different bikes, riding styles and disciplines, to round out their skill set. Disciplines like riding on dirt can greatly improve bike control and let you know what it feels like to slide a tire.


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AUGUST PIZZA NIGHT AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO

THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 PIZZA NIGHT SPONSORSThanks to your tremendous support, we now have sponsors for every month in 2018. If you would like to be a sponsor for one of the months in 2019, talk to Shad Adams. The cost to sponsor is $450.

January Jeff and Mary LitsonFebruary Franklin Electric, Heating and AirMarch Gallagher BassettApril CenturyLinkMay Lodge CasinoJune Alex Fite, Seann Roman, Shad Adams, Chuck Becker, Shannon PowellJuly Christmas in JulyAugust Wes Thompson, Shad AdamsSeptember Rib CityOctober Anna SchwartzNovember Chuck RoundyDecember Bob Sumrall

THANK YOU SHAD AND WES


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The H.O.G. Snorts is a monthly publication of the Rocky Mountain Harley Owners Group.

We want to thank our sponsoring dealership, Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson, for their support

The H.O.G. Snorts is available on the Chapter website at: rmhog.org

Submission of material for this publication by any current Rocky Mountain H.O.G. Member is encouraged. Deadlines and guidelines for submission may be obtained from the Editor ([email protected]).

Submission to H.O.G. Snorts of a political or commercial nature will NOT be accepted for publication and all materials are edited for length, content and suitability.

► (continued from page 12)TRAITS TO MAKE YOU A MORE EXPERIENCED RIDER

• Practice - This goes back to being humble. Veteran riders know that skills can get rusty, so you’ll find them practicing, periodically. They’ll be out in a big parking lot doing max braking drills, slow, tight figure eights and the like. All the things they taught you in your Advanced Motorcycle Skills Course (which you have taken, right?) need to be revisited from time to time.

• Study - Experienced riders study everything relevant to their sport. From their bikes, to their gear, to riding technique, you’ll find them devouring everything they can find. They’ll read tire spec sheets and reviews until their eyes bleed before deciding on a set. They’ve probably got a whole shelf in their office library devoted to books on riders, riding, and motorcycle technology. They know every single inch of their bike and have put a wrench on more than half of it.

• Currency - No, not dollars, but how recently they’ve been riding. This may seem obvious, but riders ride. One of the great travesties of the way motorcycle endorsements are handled in the United States is that once you’ve earned it, you keep it, regardless of whether you’ve thrown a leg over a bike in the current decade. Experienced riders can become newbies again when they step away from riding for years at a time. While their previous expertise may make their return to form shorter and easier, they’d do well to exercise caution when getting back into it.

• Mileage - I left this until last on purpose, but there is no substitute for seat time. The human learning process requires repetition, and to ingrain all of those skills you need to be a proficient rider, you’ve got to spend a large amount of time doing the thing.

CONCLUSIONBecoming an experienced rider is a different process for everybody. It might take you longer than it took your buddy, for some or all of the reasons listed above. Don’t get discouraged by that, and don’t get in a hurry and end up riding over your head. Ride as well as you know how to ride, work at getting better, and keep at it, and you may find yourself being the one offering sage advice at the next Chapter meeting. ◄

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