Worldwide Motorcycle Awareness Ride
May 23, 2010
Join the Ride! All Riders Welcome!
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month! All riders know that more
needs to be done to raise motorist awareness of the millions of
motorcycles sharing U.S. roads each year. Many communities across
the nation have experienced crashes resulting in serious rider injury
or fatality due to inattentive, careless or unaware drivers. In fact,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in
2008, 47 percent of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided
with another type of motor vehicle in transport. On March 25, 2010
in Phoenix, Arizona, four riders were killed and five others seriously
injured when they were hit from behind by a large truck while
stopped at a traffic light. This sad event has touched the hearts of
many and reinforced the importance of motorcycle awareness
initiatives. As riders, it is our responsibility to make ourselves highly
visible while riding and to do our part in creating more awareness of
motorcyclists everywhere. The victims of the Phoenix wreck were
members of “Phoenix MC Kruzers” (PMCK) and “Phoenix Motorcycle
Riders Group” (PMRG) Meetup Groups. In support of motorcycle
awareness and of PMCK and PMRG in honoring the fallen riders and
their families, ride groups across the nation are being asked to ride
on the same day in May. Please join PMCK, PMRG and several other
groups by scheduling a ride in your area on May 23, 2010. Riders
are asked to wear bright colors, such as lime green, bright yellow or
safety orange. Some groups are having shirts made for the occasion
with “Can You See Me Now” printed across the back. And, ride
organizers are strongly encouraged to make local media aware of
their event. If there are multiple riding groups in your area, consider
joining together, as larger groups tend to attract more attention from
motorists and may assist in obtaining media coverage. Some groups
have expressed a desire to combine their ride event with a fundraiser
to benefit the victims of the Phoenix crash. Condolences and/or
donations may be sent to: FMVF (Fallen Motorcycle Victims, and
Families) PO Box 72090 Phoenix, AZ 85050 It is not necessary to
wear any special color, to have a specific event, nor to obtain media
coverage…. The important thing is to show support for PMCK, PMRG
and promote motorcycle awareness by getting out and riding (safely)
for at least one hour on May 23, 2010. Thank you, Fellow Meetup
Group Motorcycle Riders
May 23, 2010
Join the Ride! All Riders Welcome!
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month! All riders know that more
needs to be done to raise motorist awareness of the millions of
motorcycles sharing U.S. roads each year. Many communities across
the nation have experienced crashes resulting in serious rider injury
or fatality due to inattentive, careless or unaware drivers. In fact,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in
2008, 47 percent of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided
with another type of motor vehicle in transport. On March 25, 2010
in Phoenix, Arizona, four riders were killed and five others seriously
injured when they were hit from behind by a large truck while
stopped at a traffic light. This sad event has touched the hearts of
many and reinforced the importance of motorcycle awareness
initiatives. As riders, it is our responsibility to make ourselves highly
visible while riding and to do our part in creating more awareness of
motorcyclists everywhere. The victims of the Phoenix wreck were
members of “Phoenix MC Kruzers” (PMCK) and “Phoenix Motorcycle
Riders Group” (PMRG) Meetup Groups. In support of motorcycle
awareness and of PMCK and PMRG in honoring the fallen riders and
their families, ride groups across the nation are being asked to ride
on the same day in May. Please join PMCK, PMRG and several other
groups by scheduling a ride in your area on May 23, 2010. Riders
are asked to wear bright colors, such as lime green, bright yellow or
safety orange. Some groups are having shirts made for the occasion
with “Can You See Me Now” printed across the back. And, ride
organizers are strongly encouraged to make local media aware of
their event. If there are multiple riding groups in your area, consider
joining together, as larger groups tend to attract more attention from
motorists and may assist in obtaining media coverage. Some groups
have expressed a desire to combine their ride event with a fundraiser
to benefit the victims of the Phoenix crash. Condolences and/or
donations may be sent to: FMVF (Fallen Motorcycle Victims, and
Families) PO Box 72090 Phoenix, AZ 85050 It is not necessary to
wear any special color, to have a specific event, nor to obtain media
coverage…. The important thing is to show support for PMCK, PMRG
and promote motorcycle awareness by getting out and riding (safely)
for at least one hour on May 23, 2010. Thank you, Fellow Meetup
Group Motorcycle Riders
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Please consider joining the Gurlz on Bykes Group at 11:00 AM on May 23, 2010. We will be meeting at the Harley Davidson Louisville on
Arthur St, Louisville, KY
The route is Starting at Harley on Arthur St. Take 65S to 264E then exit 64E to Hurstbourne S. towards Bardstown Rd. Turn Right at
Bardstown Rd then turn Left at Eastern Pkwy back to Arthur St Harley. The ride is not about finding the best road and enjoying the
scenery. It’s about getting out as a group and riding roads that give the best exposure to motorcycles.
Riders are asked to wear bright colors, such as lime green, bright yellow or safety orange. Some groups are having shirts made for the
occasion with "Can You See Me Now" printed across the back. Shirts can be ordered here @ CafePress Profits from the sale of these shirts
go to the FMVF fund to help those involved in the 3/25 crash when 10 riders were rear ended while sitting at a traffic light on Carefree
Highway in Phoenix. 4 died from their injuries while the others involved continue to recover. The driver of that truck was not paying attention
and was under the influence of drugs at the time of the collision.