may 2015 newsletter from the director of renegade hog...
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Page 1 May 2015 Newsletter
OFFICERS
DIRECTOR Bobby Sebastian (318-623-1558)
ASST. DIRECTOR Dan Fontenot
(318-664-0236) [email protected]
HOG MANAGER Mike McDonald (318-664-0793)
TREASURER Ginny Brand
(337-375-1602) [email protected]
HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN
Kelley Pears (318-623-9010)
SECRETARY & ACTIVITIES
Robyn Chappell (337-328-8428)
MEMBERSHIP Becky Ham
(318-352-9945)
EDITOR Cheryl Garland
(318-880-72480) [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Hales
(318-787-3978) [email protected]
From the Director of Renegade HOG Chapter 3662
We wanted warmer weather for better riding but along with that came a lot of rain, hail and wind. You’ve heard the expression “If you don’t like the weather in Louisiana; just wait 10 minutes” well this April fulfilled that.
In spite of the weather and all the other things that make life complicated, we still did a good deal of riding, including the many independent rides that we all take.
April 4 – Ride to Rocky’s Tails & Shells in Bunkie.
April 9-11 – LA HOG Rally in Monroe.
April 18 – RHD Annual Crawfish Boil.
April 19 – Mark Babineaux’s ride to Myron’s in Arnaudville.
April 24 – Renegade HD Bike Night.
April 25 – Renegade lunch and benefit for Jack & Sharon Brown.
These are some of the activities of our HOG Chapter and I hope that you’ll make time in May to come play with us.
The LA HOG Rally was really fun this year. Not only did the predicted rain not materialize but the Rally was memorable for a number of other reasons. Even though the outside activities had to be moved into the rodeo arena, the music was good, there were quite a few vendors and Renegade HOG was there in force. The parade of flags was different because we marched around the rodeo arena with our flag instead of riding around Monroe with it. Mike Kennedy led us on an outstanding ride through NE Louisiana to the Poverty Point Indian mounds, then to The Docks for lunch. That evening 32 Renegade HOGS met for supper at the Waterfront Grill, where Bob Hale announced that he wanted to jump the ski
jump, which we all want to see. The Renegade HD Crawfish Boil was well attended by many people that I’d never seen before, but there was a lot of crawfish and Renegade pushed bikes aside in their warehouse so we could get out of the weather. I thought I’d been on almost every road in Louisiana, but Mark Babineaux took us on roads that I didn’t know existed on our ride to Arnaudville. The highlight of the month though was the hamburger/hot dog cookout and benefit for Jack/Sharon Brown. Renegade HD provided the food and our HOG members did the cooking, serving and cleanup. You know who you are and THANK YOU. We took our annual HOG picture with Jack and Sharon and the benefit raised nearly $1,700 to help them during this difficult time for Sharon. Our HOG Chapter should be very proud of this.
Look at the calendar of this newsletter and Renegade HD’s calendar on their webpage for activities/rides that Head Road Captain Kelley Pears and the Road Captains have planned in May.
Be safe and blessed, Bobby (Rev) Sebastian Director-Renegade HOG Chapter 3662
From the Director of Renegade HOG Chapter 3662
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From the Director of Renegade HOG Chapter 3662
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Be Prepared By Kelley Pears, Ph.D.
Head Road Captain Page 3 May 2015 Newsletter
At Renegade HOG, WE RIDE!!!! Some days I love just hopping on my Harley and riding, no plan, no destination in mind. However, there are times when I like to be more prepared. Whatever your tendency, there is a very handy tool to help you prepare for and enjoy your rides; it’s called Ride Planner. Go to www.harley-davidson.com. On the upper right, there is a tap that says “Owners”. Under that tab is a list that includes ‘PLAN YOUR RIDE’ and ‘RIDE PLANNER’ is the second option. Here is a useful and friendly tool to map out rides of any length, whether across the parish or across the country. I really like the feature of being able to add destinations between the start and finish. You just use your mouse to ‘grab’ the line on the route and move it to another location. The program will provide distance and approximate travel times between stops. You can ask
the program to include road types, hotels, points of interests, events (such as HOG Rallies) and of course HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERSHIPS. Another handy feature is being able to include maps and/or turn-by-turn driving directions. As with any new tool, the more you play with it, the more useful it becomes. Take some time to explore this excellent feature provided by HD. It’s fun to explore various riding trips from the comfort and convenience of your recliner and laptop.
Saddle Up, LET’S RIDE,
Kelley
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Great Turnout and Beautiful Weather at Louisiana State
HOG Rally in Monroe
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FUN GATHERINGS WHILE AT 2015
LA HOG RALLY IN MONROE
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Enjoying the Great Outdoors During Rally Weekend
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Renegade HOG Ride to Poverty Point World Heritage Site on April 11, 2015
Led By Mike Kennedy
As the LA HOG Rally approached, the weather reports were dire; rain, rain and more rain! Nevertheless, when a bunch of us expressed interest in the Poverty Point World Heritage Site, located near Epps, LA, RC Mike Kennedy stepped up! “I grew up near there and I know the back roads; I’ll lead the ride,” he offered. Before long, Bob sent out a quick Text-Blast, the weather completely cleared up, and when we met Saturday morning there were 18 bikes and trikes, 27 people and one chase car. We roared off to northeast Louisiana (Hwy. 134) on a beautiful, sunny Spring day, glad to be together.
We passed quaint churches in small towns, plowed fields ready for new sprouts of cotton, corn or soybeans, and pink, white or lavender azaleas gracing homes and yards. The rivers, bayous and lakes boasted cypress trees with Spanish Moss and there were ongoing baseball games at the local parks we passed. The smell of new-mown grass, a couple of skunks, cow pastures, and the scent of flowers kept us alert! Drivers were polite about letting our group have the right of way & we waved to lots of friendly folks.
After about an hour, we arrived at Poverty Point. The small museum and 17 minute video explained how ancient people built large earthworks with mounds and ridges around 1600 B.C. One mound is 72 feet high and 710 feet in length! You may go to <crt.state.la.us/Poverty Point World Heritage Site> for more info. An aerial photo (circa 1950) and a forest clear cut in the 1970’s led archaeologists to study this fascinating site. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2014, joining Stonehenge, the Pyramids and many other precious locations. We were allowed to ride our bikes through the paved trail between the mounds and ridges, imagining life there 3,500 years ago! No time to hike to the top of the mound on this trip, unfortunately. Let’s go back!
Our next stop was a delicious seafood restaurant Mike knew right on Lake Providence called “The Dock,” overlooking the water. Before long, we were full & happy & headed back to Monroe via a different road (Hwy. 2), still enjoying the beauty of our state and ready to finish up the Rally! What a great ride!! Thanks for leading us safely, Mike!
By Abigail Sebastian
FRIDAY, MAY 8th—Leaving Renegade and riding to Alexandria Bike Night in downtown Alexandria. Kickstands up at 6 pm.
SATURDAY, MAY 9th—Skinny Rob will lead a ride to the Cochan De Lait in Mansura. Kickstands up 9:30 am from Renegade.
SUNDAY, MAY 10—MOTHER’S DAY. No ride scheduled.
MAY 14th, 15th and 16th—Tyler, Texas HOG Rally.
FRIDAY, MAY 15th—Renegade HOG Chapter BEACH BASH in 2020 building from 5-8 pm. Join the party with DJ music, free Jambalaya prepared by Dan Fontenot, games and prizes. Conservative summer beach attire is encouraged. Bring your own beverages. No age restriction.
SATURDAY, MAY 16th—Head Road Captain Kelley Pears will lead a ride to tour historic First United Methodist Church in Columbia, LA, then to Duty and cross the Ouachita River on ferry, ride the Jena Gap and eat lunch at the Brisket House in Jena.
SATURDAY, May 16th—Join us for Bike Night at the Rockin’ C.
SATURDAY, MAY 23rd—Road Captain Robert Cohenour will lead a Hot Wells Road leaving and returning to Renegade. Kickstands up at 10:00 am. Cookout out at Rene-gade begins at 11:00 am. Chapter members will be selling drinks.
SUNDAY, MAY 24th—Assistant Director Dan Fontenot will be leading a lunch ride. Kickstands up at 9:30 am from Renegade.
MONDAY,MAY 25th—Head Road Captain Kelley Pears will be leading a Me-morial Day ride; destination TBD. Kickstands up 10:00 am from Renegade.
FRIDAY, MAY 29th—Twilight Ride with owners beginning at and ending at Renegade. Kickstands up 6:00 am good grub waiting at Renegade when you return.
SATURDAY, MAY 30th—Chapter Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Party at Renegade to follow.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 5th—Assistant Director Dan Fontenot will be leading dinner ride. Kickstands up at 6:00 am. Destination TBD.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th—Road Captain Bob Hales will be leading a ride to Avery Island to tour Tabasco plant. Kick-stands up at 9:00 am from Renegade.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12th—Road Captain Jerry Webb will be leading dinner ride. Kickstands up at 6:00 am. Destination TBD.
JUNE 18-20—Arkansas State HOG Rally in HOT SPRINGS.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19th—Assistant Director Dan Fontenot will be leading dinner ride. Kickstands up at 6:00 am. Destination TBD.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21st—FATHER’S DAY . No ride scheduled.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26th—Assistant Director Dan Fontenot will be leading dinner ride. Kick-stands up at 6:00 am. Destination TBD.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27th—Chapter Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
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FRIDAY, JULY 4th—Independence Day. No ride scheduled.
SUNDAY, JULY 5th—Patriot Flag to be delivered from Cajun Chapter. Patriot Flag ceremony at Renegade will be conducted by Andy Hurd. Time TBD. ROTC will color guard for reception of flag.
MONDAY,JULY 6th—Road Captain Jerry Holtz will be leading ride to deliver flag to Bleu Bayou Chapter in Monroe, LA.
TUESDAY, JULY 14th—SYDNEY AUSTRALIA HOG CHAPTER VISIT-ING NATCHITOCHES. Mike Menou to lead ride around area.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th—Accompanying Sidney Australia Chap-ter to New Orleans.
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MAY 8-17, 2015 MYRTLE BEACH BIKE WEEK
For information go to http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com/
MAY 14-16, 2015 TYLER, TEXAS STATE HOG RALLY
For information go to http://www.txstatehogrally.com/
MAY 8, 2015 ALEXANDRIA BIKE NITE
6-11 pm In Mini Park on 3rd Street Next to Town Hall in Downtown Alexandria
For more information go to http://www.AlexandriaBikeNight.com/
MAY 22-25, 2015 MISSISSIPPI GOLFPORT RALLY
For information go to www.golfportmemorialdayblowout.com/
JUNE 18-20, 2015 ARKANSAS STATE HOG rally
in Hot Springs For information go to
http://www.arstatehogrally.com/
May Chapter Meeting
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Richard Pieper rides a 2013 CVO Ultra. Beverly Pieper rides
a 2014 CanAm RT Limited. Welcome Richard and Beverly!
Hope to see you on rides this summer.
April Mileage Winners: Bob Hales at 1,016 Miles
Sissy Williams at 883 Miles
50/50 Winner Scott Vick donated his winnings to Sharon & Jack
Brown. Well done Scott!
Fundraiser for Sharon & Jack Brown
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Our dear Chapter member Sharon Brown has been battling cancer. Thanks to everyone that contributed at the April 25th fundraising event. Special thanks to Dan Fontenot for preparing the food and to all those that helped serve at the event and clean up afterwards.
Fundraiser for Sharon & Jack Brown
Page 14 May 2015 Newsletter
School may be out but you can still learn when you follow our series of the history of the Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King.
The Evolution of the
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle By (Skinny) Rob Reich
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1955: FLH gets a high
compression, highly tuned engine
and the 3d letter H .
1958: FLH gets a new frame
with a rear swingarm with coil-
over-shock suspension and a
new name "Duo-Glide”.
1965: FLH gets an electric
starter and a new name “Electra-
Glide”.
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1966: FLH gets a Shovelhead and a removable fork-mounted Batwing fairing. Later, when the instruments were moved to the fairing it become permanent.
1969—1981: Note: AMF (American Machinery and Foundry) bought Harley-Davidson in 1969, rescuing it from bankruptcy, and sold it in 1981 to a group of thirteen investors led by Vaughn Beals and Willie G. Davidson for $80 million. The AMF years coincided with a difficult period in American manufacturing owing in part to the Oil Embargo impacts.
Make This Your Bucket List:
Top 10 Motorcycle Roads in US
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May 2015 Newsletter
Cherohala Parkway, Tennessee
Pig Trail, Arkansas
Route 50, The George Washington
Highway, West Virginia
Make This Your Bucket List:
Top 10 Motorcycle Roads in US
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May 2015 Newsletter
Beartooth Pass, Wyoming San Juan Mountain
Skyway, Colorado
Needles Highway, Black
Hills, South Dakota
Tunnel of Trees Road, Michigan
Twisted Sisters/Three Sisters,
Texas
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