From the Handlebars of the President
What a busy month June & July have turned out to be. We have 5 weeks in a row with some exciting club event happening. While that doesn’t seem like a problem to some people, I have heard from several members that they would like next summer to not be so busy . I guess some of you need to mow the grass, do some chores and spend some time with your families.
After seeing how many notices I was getting saying someone would not be able to attend the July Day Ride,, I conferred with a couple members & I have decided to cancel the July Day Ride. Trust me, it wasn’t an easy decision but I believe it needed to happen.
I will be more creative about paring the activities for next summer. Feel free to ask me to expand on this at the July campout. I’d love some additional feedback.
I look forward to seeing everyone in a couple weeks. Until then, ride safe & ride often.
Stan C
2022 President
Vice President Chatter
What a blast I had riding in the Portland Pride Parade & the Seattle Pride Parade. I want to thank everyone who attended these events and for supporting the club.
Chris L
2022 Vice President
Road Captain Rumblings
It was great seeing everyone at Champoeg in June. Proximity to Portland for Pride was great. The campground was huge and signage for the group site was poor. The campsite was a long way to the showers, and I was glad the group site next to us was vacant as it didn’t have much privacy to the adjacent site.
This was a first for this site and I would appreciate feedback on whether it should be added to our “approved “list. As always, provide me with suggestions for future sites that you may find in your travels.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in July at Lost Lake. I know it’s a long haul for almost everyone, but we are a group that likes to ride.
Dennis H
2022 Road Captain
Treasurer’s Ramblings
All bills I am aware of have been paid. All our accounts are balanced, and are where I expect them to be. Briefly stated, “Piggy Bank Be Balanced”.
Please feel encouraged to reach out to me if you have any questions. Otherwise, stay safe, stay healthy and I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Sincerely,
Alan H
2022 Treasurer
Secretary Thoughts
Not much to report for the July newsletter. I won’t be able to make it to the July Campout but I’ve a secret someone who will step in for me.
I hope to see you all real soon.
Tom C
2022 Secretary
Welcome
Border Riders Motorcycle Club (BRMC) is an organized group of guys who like to ride and camp. Our membership spans the Pacific Northwest, with the greatest participation in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver B.C. We have one of the largest memberships for gay clubs in North America. We welcome like-minded guests to come meet us at our monthly Meet & Greets and to join us at one of our club events and our local activities.
Check out our website. We are very proud of it. www.borderriders.com
2022 BRMC Champoeg June Run
This should be a writeup of the previous month’s run
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This Month’s Rides
2022 July Campout
Each year we have one trip that is a stretch, and this year it is Lost Lake east of Tonasket Washington. It’s a little shorter than going to Kettle Falls which we did a few years ago. I know it is a long haul for many, but it gets us to ride areas that we don’t normally get to ride. Some people choose to not do a day ride or do a short day ride because of the saddle time getting to and from. Just remember this, these roads are likely in fairly good condition and twisty as they haven’t gone to the expense of straightening them out yet and the traffic should be minimal. If you/re looking for it on a map, it is a little bit north of Bonaparte Lake Resort.
When riding in remote areas, be careful not to pass a gas stations without filling up. Also be prepared to use regular gas or carry some octane booster just in case premium is not available..
Advanced Motorcycle Training
Our advanced motorcycle training classes begin this month. I have heard from several of you & there is a variety of nervous energy, excitement, & exuberance around this 1st series of classes. I myself, can’t wait.
The Braking Clinic & the Road Riding Tactics are the 1st classes to kick off this years classes. I can’t think of a better way to work off the cobwebs acquired by the minimal riding season of the PNW Winters.
Registration for all classes via the BRMC website has been closed. However, you can go to the Team Oregon website and register until it’s sold out. These classes are open to the public now and will go fast.
There are still a couple opening for the classes in August. Those are the Cornering Clinic & the Advance Rider Training both happening on Monday the 15th. These classes happen on the Go-Cart track.
The police rodeo style classes, Precision Maneuvering Clinic #1 & PMC #2 are sold out. Those classes are scheduled for October 1st & 2nd. If you’d like to be placed on a waiting list for one of these “Sold Out” classes, contact Stan at President@BorderRiders.com
Refunds
At this point, there are no refunds. We have purchased the classes & the books are closed.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the 2022 Motorcycle Advanced Training Program, contact Stan via e-mail at President@BorderRiders.com
Seattle and Portland Day Rides
We heard from many people that the weekend was already a busy 4th of July weekend and that they would not be able to attend. Since we have 5 weekends with events we decided to cancel this event and give the organizers a break.
Meet and Greets
JULY 20TH - SEA MEET & GREET (EXCITING NEW LOCATIONS)
Per our discussions, we are taking the Seattle M&G on the road and will be meeting in Georgetown this month. Dinner for those that want will be at Smarty Pants with their motorcycle themed décor at 6017 Airport Way S. From there we will move a couple blocks down to Jules Maes Saloon, 5919 Airport Way S for the actual M&G.
. . . Watch for last minute details on our Face-Book page..
JULY 6TH - PDX MEET & GREET
Jeff B is hosting the July M&G in Portland. Jeff is a long standing member and is very knowledgeable about the club. Feel free to stop by & visit with Jeff..
. . . Watch for last minute details on our Face-Book page..
BRMC Rides in 3 Parades in June.
Portland Parade
Chris L, Alan H, Darryl H, & Stan C participated in the Portland Pride Parade. Blue stopped by to cheer us on and visit while we adorned our bikes pride & club bling.
Being up front was an entirely different event. It went quick and we were done in under 30 minutes. The bikes didn’t overheat and the crowd was crazy with enthusiasm.
You should seriously consider joining us next year.
Seattle Parade
Chris L, Richard A, Stan C, Dale C, Ron S, Jeff C, Jeremy, W, Todd M, Michael C, & guests, Greg B & Anas A participated in the Seattle Pride Parade.
It was our first time being able to participate in the Seattle Parade & we already got invited back. Well, I was asked if we were coming back. I’m assuming that was an invitation. Actually, Jeff said the main organizer was excited to have us their so I’m sure we will be back.
Being able to ride in a circle made this parade an entirely different experience when compared to Portland’s Parade. For a variety of reasons, I’m not sure which one I liked best. Such a different experience!
Again, a huge thanks to Jeff C & Jeremy W for making this happen.
Beaverton Parade
Yep, we rode in a 3rd parade in June. DOB Portland invited us to ride with them in the Beaverton Parade. It was the same weekend as the Seattle Parade so Alan decided he would forgo the Seattle Parade and would represent the club at the Beaverton Parade. He might have been the only BRMC person there but before it was done, I think everyone knew who he was. You go Alan!
While Alan went to support BRMC, DOB, & the Beaverton Pride Parade, he also went to see what a smaller parade was like. There is an ongoing discussion within the club as to whether we should be going to large parades like Portland & Seattle or should we be supporting the smaller communities like Beaverton & Burlington. Those smaller communities struggle to put together a full event and they could use the support.
Perhaps this will evolve into a follow up discussion around the campfire at the upcoming campouts.
Thx for doing this Alan
New, Old &/or Updated Club Business
VICTORIA DAY SURVEY
Following is a summary of the responses we received from the survey.
Is this your 1st VD Run?
1 who didn’t come
1 first timer
8 repeaters
How did you hear about the VD Run?
2 E-mail
3 Website
4 Word of mouth
Rate the Campsite, EQ, & Facility. (Avg rating was 1.44)
Equipment needs updating
Great Campsite
Private Campsite
Beautiful location
Having 3 separate camps had us divided.
Good to have the generator avail for ppl to use.
Rate the food. (Avg rating was 1.44)
Easy to prep & serve
Meals were good & simple.
New menu was great, use better burritos.
Great options for diet restrictions.
Fruit Salad was AMAZING, Set the grill closer to the coals for charring.
Food was good.
Pre-cooked options were the best.
Rate the overall experience. (Avg rating was 1.78)
Didn't like the rain.
I'd rather see member ride instead of drive.
Everyone was in a good mood, loved the roach and how Chris squealed.
Great group & men. Felt very welcome as a guest.
Best VD ever.
Great year, great ppl, liked how everyone pitched in.
Party didn't stop due to the rain.
Is there something we did well or something that you do not want us to change?
Easy to work in the kitchen.
Simplification of event was fantastic.
Having the fire going a lot was great.
Everything ran smoothly, organizers didn't seem stressed.
Great team.
Amount of effort & organization needed should be commended.
Love helping in the kitchen.
Keep it up. It's good as it is.
Simplifying the kitchen really helped.
The workload was manageable & we weren't stepping over each other.
Pre-cooked meals were a great idea.
Is there something we could do better or something that you would like us to change?
NO rain.
Make it less complex. Not sure how.
I'd like to see all the bikes parked near the kitchen & not scattered.
Doing things because its tradition is wrong. Anthems, steaks $$, pissing on bikes. (Review traditional events for relevance).
Put a "Bleach" sign on the handwashing station. I saw someone drink it.
Don't run out of water for the coffee.
We have no control over what is cost to get to or from the campout, so this question is only about what you paid the club to attend. Overall, how would you rate the fee you paid to the club to attend?
Expensive = 1
Fare Deal = 1
Good Deal = 3
Very Good Deal = 5
Great Deal = 0
Did you go on any day rides during the VD Run?
5 Yes
4 No
If you went on any day rides, please tell us your thoughts about that ride.
I went on my own ride, and it was very nice and peaceful.
This question is left open so you can provide any additional feedback that will help us improve your experience at our VD Run.
Don't make me explain my ratings to the survey.
Great Job Organization Team. Easier kitchen allows for more interactions between attendees.
Overall, a wonderful campout.
From a guest, I have never felt more welcome in a group of strangers. Thank you!
Better promotional material explaining what you get for $170.
It sounds expensive until you do it and see what you get for the money.
I hope it continues for many years to come.
Replace the rest of the canopy tops. The new ones were great.
Prepare members for a price increase next year as cost will surely increase.
Make sure we understand the cost statements.
Organizers did a wonderful job.
If you did not attend, why not?
I think it is too expensive.