Fort McHenry Ride

Four bikes met at Panera Bread Hunt Valley for a short Mother's Day Ride. We traversed the rolling hills of Baltimore County passing farms, cows, horses and the cityscape of Baltimore including the Johns Hopkins campus through the inner harbor and Federal Hill on our way to Fort McHenry. As we explored the ramparts we pondered the battle of 1814 and the writing of our Star Spangled Banner. Some headed home for the day's festivities while Richard and I, Mike and Lisa lingered at the city cafe enjoying brunch and a leisurely ride home.

The next ride is Sunday June 14th. We will be heading to Greenbelt to see the National Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet at Panera at 9:30 a.m. Be prepared for a two hour ride with time to view the educational center there and perhaps a tram ride through the park. If time permits we will stop at Double T diner in Ellicott City on the way home.

Also that weekend is the Carroll County Bike Fest. Richard and I are going to hear one of the bands on June 13th. Anyone is welcome to join us. Let us know.

Slide (Susan)

Spring Breakfast Meeting 2009

The Boomers met April 5, 2009 at Panera Bread in Hunt Valley. Three bikes went for a two hour ride around pretty boy dam on this gorgeous day.

It was decided that we would have an official ride the second Sunday of the month from May on through the summer and fall. We are still open to new members and to impromtu rides.

PLEASE SAVE THESE 2009 DATES for morning rides: May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, and October 11th.

RIDE ON!

Sunday, August 17th

Three bikes went out on this beautiful day. On our way to Havre de Grace we happened to meet up with a charity ride, go over a few small bridges to find an art fair and walk the river promenade on the Susquehanna. After a refreshing cold drink we headed home. The refurbished screamin' eagle smoothly made the ride and safely made it down to Florida, both bike and rider,via the auto train to Orlando.

Reminder: next scheduled ride is September 14th.

We also need to pick a date in October to ride out to see some fall colors. Send me the dates that are good for you. Slide

Meeting July 12, 2008

We had a brief business meeting before four bikes road out to Thurmont on this beautiful day.
In addition to the August 3rd Poker Run we have set up additional dates for all boomers to put on their calendar:

Sunday, August 17th
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Panera in Hunt Valley. Ride to be led by John. Destination to be determined later. Plan to be back at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 14th
Meet at 9:00 at Panera in Hunt Valley. Ride to be led by Vic. Destination to be determined later.

Minutes from Business Meeting May 29th

• We met at Panera Bread, May 29th at 7 p.m.
• We decided to have short meetings before each ride, in lieu of a regularly scheduled meeting
• Each member will rotate in leading the rides and choosing the destinations
• We will have t-shirts made and look into patches with the logo Richard had produced for us
• We will distribute our new business cards to potential new members to the club
• Our information hot line will be on the blog http://boomerbikers.blogspot.com/ -any member can post a message, including impromtu riding dates and info about other motorcycle related events
• We now have a list of group riding rules - I will post separately

Riding Dates

The next few rides are as follows:

Sunday, June 22 Meet at Panera Bread in Hunt Valley at 9:00 A.M. Ride to destinations in Maryland picked by Christy and Chip. Chip will lead the ride.

Saturday, July 12th Meet at Panera Bread in Hunt Valley at 9:00 A.M. Ride to Thurmont to Catoctin State Park. Pack a pinic lunch for the park. Ride led by Richard. Support vehicle by Lynn.

Sunday, August 3rd Meet at Panera Bread in Hunt Valley at 9:00 A.M. Ride to Harley Davidson dealership, Pulaski Highway as a group. Participate in the annual Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. $25.00 registration fee. Fred to lead the ride to Harley.

September to be announced. Ride led by Vic.

Motorcycle Awareness Month

May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month. Please visit
https://online.msf-usa.org/Perspectives/Article.aspx?aid=WeV9MA%2bZ7Lqo9fSIRIsg1w%3d%3d
for the MSF Informational Perspectives for this month.

Fred

Group Riding - MSF

I suggest going to the following URL:

http://www.msf-usa.org/

Please review the information on Group Riding (left side, third down).
So much easier then trying to develop our own:-)

Fred

Welcome Message

Dear Boomers,

Welcome to our new motorcycle club based out of Hunt Valley, Maryland.