RANDY'S RIDE
Sunday, June 18, 2006
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY 2006
Thursday morning at the 2006 ROT Rally started off very wet. This is the New Life Riders (CMA) Chapter hospitality tent. The "creek" wasn't there when we set up the tent on Tuesday night. Our hospitality tent was managed by our NLR President, Tom Zimmer, and manned/womanned by CMAer's from our chapter and others, especially Charles and Brenda Clawson (Wings of Eagles) and Art and Linda Blaise (Warriors of the Way). I really appreciate all the hard work that went into taking care of the rally attendees that was done at the NLR Hospitality Tent as well as what was happening at the Gospel Riders (Longview) and the Chariots of the Hills (Blanco/Llano/Lampassas area) hospitality tents
This is the hospitality tent on a better day. At least sunnier.
Thru the efforts of CMA volunteers like these, the approximately two hundred CMA volunteers processed in over 30,000 rally attendees thru the registration area. Thats a lot of work and without the help of all the CMAer's in attendance it could not have happened as effeciently as it did. Paula and I who manage the schedule for this area have been blessed to work with so many dedicated volunteers. It has made our jobs so much easier. And to top it off many CMAer's would work their shift in registration then go to a hospitality tent and work their off time there. This event really shows how much CMAer's work together to get the job done and the gospel out to those attending the rally.
This is a picture of the Sunday morning CMA service. The praise and worship group, Texas Praise provided the music and Curtis Clements, CMA Regional Evangelist brought the message. There were two people who received Christ as their Savior at the end of the service. ¶ 3:06 PM 0 comments
Thursday morning at the 2006 ROT Rally started off very wet. This is the New Life Riders (CMA) Chapter hospitality tent. The "creek" wasn't there when we set up the tent on Tuesday night. Our hospitality tent was managed by our NLR President, Tom Zimmer, and manned/womanned by CMAer's from our chapter and others, especially Charles and Brenda Clawson (Wings of Eagles) and Art and Linda Blaise (Warriors of the Way). I really appreciate all the hard work that went into taking care of the rally attendees that was done at the NLR Hospitality Tent as well as what was happening at the Gospel Riders (Longview) and the Chariots of the Hills (Blanco/Llano/Lampassas area) hospitality tents
This is the hospitality tent on a better day. At least sunnier.
Thru the efforts of CMA volunteers like these, the approximately two hundred CMA volunteers processed in over 30,000 rally attendees thru the registration area. Thats a lot of work and without the help of all the CMAer's in attendance it could not have happened as effeciently as it did. Paula and I who manage the schedule for this area have been blessed to work with so many dedicated volunteers. It has made our jobs so much easier. And to top it off many CMAer's would work their shift in registration then go to a hospitality tent and work their off time there. This event really shows how much CMAer's work together to get the job done and the gospel out to those attending the rally.
This is a picture of the Sunday morning CMA service. The praise and worship group, Texas Praise provided the music and Curtis Clements, CMA Regional Evangelist brought the message. There were two people who received Christ as their Savior at the end of the service. ¶ 3:06 PM 0 comments
ROCKPOINTE CHURCH 6-18-06
On June 18th, 2006 the New Life Riders Chapter (CMA) attended the Rockpoint Church's Fathers Day, Car and Bike show as well as the morning service. We had Don & Susan Potter, NE TX Area CMA Rep's as well as six NLR chapter members in attendance. We did not win any awards in the bike show although Jay Masterson received special recognition during the service as was able to sit in a front row seat (Lazy Boy recliner) with an end table containing snacks, juice and water, Kelly was able to sit in the front row with him although she wasn't provided with the same quality of seating. Now as to what he did to deserve special seating - the church recognized the youngest father (26), the oldest father (77), the father wich the youngest child
(two weeks [also youngest father] and less than three months), and then Jay came in as the father with the most tatoo's (12).
This is the winner of the auto portion of the car/bike show and was a pretty cool looking vehicle. I'm sorry the picture of the winning bike did not come out due to the lighting conditions (the bikes were inside and the lighting was turned down low). There were lots of cool cars including 1930 model T touring sedan (which was still in original/restored condition).
Of course after the service we HAD to go eat. So off we went to the local A&W/LJS resturant for food and fellowship, we even drug along a few stragglers. ¶ 2:43 PM 0 comments
On June 18th, 2006 the New Life Riders Chapter (CMA) attended the Rockpoint Church's Fathers Day, Car and Bike show as well as the morning service. We had Don & Susan Potter, NE TX Area CMA Rep's as well as six NLR chapter members in attendance. We did not win any awards in the bike show although Jay Masterson received special recognition during the service as was able to sit in a front row seat (Lazy Boy recliner) with an end table containing snacks, juice and water, Kelly was able to sit in the front row with him although she wasn't provided with the same quality of seating. Now as to what he did to deserve special seating - the church recognized the youngest father (26), the oldest father (77), the father wich the youngest child
(two weeks [also youngest father] and less than three months), and then Jay came in as the father with the most tatoo's (12).
This is the winner of the auto portion of the car/bike show and was a pretty cool looking vehicle. I'm sorry the picture of the winning bike did not come out due to the lighting conditions (the bikes were inside and the lighting was turned down low). There were lots of cool cars including 1930 model T touring sedan (which was still in original/restored condition).
Of course after the service we HAD to go eat. So off we went to the local A&W/LJS resturant for food and fellowship, we even drug along a few stragglers. ¶ 2:43 PM 0 comments
Saturday, June 10, 2006
RIDIN' WITH RANDY - NEW LIFE RIDERS JULY NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
Hi Folks,
Wow, the Republic of Texas (ROT) rally is OVER! I want to thank all of you who came and worked registration or especially at the Hospitality Tent. I know Tom really appreciated any and all help that was provided. Paula and I were exhausted after the rally was over but that was expected. We were encouraged during the rally by hearing of ministry that was going on at the rally, either in the ministry tents, on the grounds or in the surrounding areas. I know of two salvations at the Sunday morning service, where Curtis Clements, our Regional Evangelist, was preaching. If you know of ministry that happened at the ROT rally please email myself (sporty@austin.rr.com) or Paula (firstlady@austin.rr.com) and let us know what happened. We are trying to get an idea of the amount of ministry that goes on at this rally.
Just so that you know - I have a blog. Corrupted by our President, Tom, I have my own blogspot. I will post my newsletter article on it as soon as I finish it. I also have ride reports (mine) on rides that I have been on. Let me know what you think of it, there is provision for you to comment at the end of each article on the blog. The address is: www.randysride.blogspot.com I hope you enjoy it. I also have an article about riding in the Texas summer on the blog that is very informative.
UPCOMING EVENTS
23 - 25 June - 32nd Annual Aardvark Rally, Gypsy M/C, Seguin, TX
24 June - 3rd Annual Ride for the Heroes, CENTEX H-D. Meet @ CENTEX H-D at 8 a.m.
24 June - Riding for a Cancer Patient -Hanovers Draft House, Pflugerville, TX
30 June - 2 July, 8th Annual Twisted Tators 4th of July Blowout, Tator Park (near Copperas Cove, TX).
10 July - TMRA2 Meeting, Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
15 July - Lockhart Summer Bash Bike Show, Lockhart, TX
19 July - UCOA Meeting, Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
29 July - Caballo Dragon 1st Annual Charity Event, TBA
Guess that's about it for now. Ride safe and don't stress your guardian angels too much. See you on the road or in the air.
IHS
Randy ¶ 8:24 PM 0 comments
Wow, the Republic of Texas (ROT) rally is OVER! I want to thank all of you who came and worked registration or especially at the Hospitality Tent. I know Tom really appreciated any and all help that was provided. Paula and I were exhausted after the rally was over but that was expected. We were encouraged during the rally by hearing of ministry that was going on at the rally, either in the ministry tents, on the grounds or in the surrounding areas. I know of two salvations at the Sunday morning service, where Curtis Clements, our Regional Evangelist, was preaching. If you know of ministry that happened at the ROT rally please email myself (sporty@austin.rr.com) or Paula (firstlady@austin.rr.com) and let us know what happened. We are trying to get an idea of the amount of ministry that goes on at this rally.
Just so that you know - I have a blog. Corrupted by our President, Tom, I have my own blogspot. I will post my newsletter article on it as soon as I finish it. I also have ride reports (mine) on rides that I have been on. Let me know what you think of it, there is provision for you to comment at the end of each article on the blog. The address is: www.randysride.blogspot.com I hope you enjoy it. I also have an article about riding in the Texas summer on the blog that is very informative.
UPCOMING EVENTS
23 - 25 June - 32nd Annual Aardvark Rally, Gypsy M/C, Seguin, TX
24 June - 3rd Annual Ride for the Heroes, CENTEX H-D. Meet @ CENTEX H-D at 8 a.m.
24 June - Riding for a Cancer Patient -Hanovers Draft House, Pflugerville, TX
30 June - 2 July, 8th Annual Twisted Tators 4th of July Blowout, Tator Park (near Copperas Cove, TX).
10 July - TMRA2 Meeting, Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
15 July - Lockhart Summer Bash Bike Show, Lockhart, TX
19 July - UCOA Meeting, Moose Lodge, Austin, TX
29 July - Caballo Dragon 1st Annual Charity Event, TBA
Guess that's about it for now. Ride safe and don't stress your guardian angels too much. See you on the road or in the air.
IHS
Randy ¶ 8:24 PM 0 comments
RIDING IN SUMMER - THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Tad Eubank
BexarWolf
Texas State Contact Coordinator
PGR Austin Ride Captain
*Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed to where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride*
HEAT AND HUMIDITY- A DEADLY COMBINATION
by Terry Horan
Texas seems to be entering a summer of record high temperatures, when in combination with Austin's relatively high humidity can be fatal to unprepared motorcyclists. When the ambient air temperature in the shade is 100° F., it can be well over 120° two feet above the black asphalt of a Texas highway. Compounding the heat from the sun is a pair of cylinders and exhaust pipes radiating temperatures in excess of 500° F just inches from the rider's legs. A safety conscious motorcyclist will be wearing boots, jeans, a long sleeve shirt, gloves and a helmet that restricts the body's ability to cool down through evaporation of perspiration.
Dr. Richard A. Beauchamp, a medical consultant for the Bureau of Epidemiology at the Texas Department of Health exclaimed, "High temperatures are physically tolerated by most people for short periods of time," but some form of heat—related illness may occur when people are exposed to high temperatures and humidity that produce a heat index of 95 degrees F or higher for 30 minutes or longer. At temperatures above 90° F., a motorcycle rider traveling at 60 miles per hour can lose three quarts of water every hour. If these fluids and salts, lost through perspiration, are not rapidly and continuously replaced then dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can occur. Dehydration further impairs the body's ability to maintain the proper core temperature which could lead to heat stress, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death.
To prevent dehydration and hyperthermia, a motorcyclist should stop every thirty minutes to consume at least a quart of water plus prepare another quart to consume while riding between breaks. Water, milk, fruit juices, as well as many of the commercially available "sport" drinks are excellent fluid replenishes, but do not drink anything containing alcohol or caffeine as they will actually dehydrate your body. You can also reduce dehydration by wearing light colored, loose fitting clothes and drenching these clothes with cool water at each thirty-minute break. This artificial perspiration can make the body feel 20 degrees cooler and reduce the loss of body fluids. At 60 miles per hour on a 90° F day a soaked shirt and jeans will be bone dry within twenty minutes. If you own a Kool Tie or similar product, it will keep your neck and shoulders cooler and prevent sunburn on this otherwise exposed skin. If you do not own a Kool Tie, a light colored neckerchief or bandanna soaked in ice water can serve the same purpose.
If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, fatigue, rapid pulse, shortness of breath, disorientation, cold and clammy skin or hot and dry skin, you should take immediate steps to rapidly cool down the body. The best and fastest method is to get into a tub of cool water and add ice as fast as you can stand it until you core temperature has returned to normal. If a tub is not available, a cool stream or lake will help and if that is not available simply soak your clothes with ice water from your cooler.
Refer to the official National Weather Service heat index table. To calculate heat stress, find the index number in the column under current humidity ( shown on the top line) that is directly to the right of your thermometer reading (shown in the left column)
HEAT INDEX CHART HUMIDITY---
| TEMP | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 |
| 80° | | | | | | | 80 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 89 |
| 85° | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 92 | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| 88° | 84 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 93 | 94 | 97 | 100 | 106 | 113 |
| 90° | 86 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 106 | 113 | 120 |
| 92° | 87 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 105 | 111 | 120 | 128 |
| 94° | 91 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 97 | 100 | 103 | 105 | 111 | 120 | 130 | |
| 96° | 93 | 95 | 97 | 98 | 101 | 104 | 107 | 109 | 118 | 128 | | |
| 98° | 95 | 97 | 99 | 101 | 104 | 107 | 110 | 114 | 123 | 130+ | | |
| 100° | 96 | 98 | 101 | 104 | 107 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 130 | | | |
| 101° | 97 | 100 | 102 | 105 | 108 | 112 | 118 | 123 | 130+ | | | |
| 102° | 98 | 101 | 104 | 107 | 110 | 116 | 121 | 127 | | | | |
| 103° | 100 | 103 | 106 | 108 | 113 | 120 | 125 | 130 | | | | |
| 104° | 101 | 104 | 107 | 110 | 117 | 123 | 128 | 130+ | | | | |
| 105° | 102 | 105 | 108 | 112 | 119 | 126 | 130 | 130+ | | | | |
VERY WARM 80°-90° HOT 90°-105° VERY HOT 105°-130° EXTREMELY HOT 130°+
Tad Eubank
BexarWolf
Texas State Contact Coordinator
PGR Austin Ride Captain
*Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed to where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride*
