Bakersfield Road Runners

It’s Official !

We are GWRRA’s newest ChapterCA-1B

Congratulations one and all for being part of GWRRA’s newest chapter!

We have met the requirements by the Regional Office for having the minimum number of meetings, elected our officers, and have named ourselves the Road Runners and our official color is Maroon. We will officially be listed in the Gold Book, when it is printed for next years edition.

We would like to thank our new Chapter Director, Jack Vito for all his hard work helping set up our chapter. Jack has been a GWRRA member for many years, and had the experience and contacts necessary to allow our chapter to come to life.

We still are in need of volunteers for positions within our chapter. If anyone is interested in becoming a ride captain or assistant safety officer, you will need to attend a certification class in Tulare.Please contact Guy Bowers for more information at the next meeting.

We look forward to seeing everyone for our inaugural ride!

Bakersfield Road Runners

BoardChapter Director:• Jack VitoTreasurer:• Larry GilletteSafety Officer:• Guy BowersWebmaster/Newsletter Editor• Bryan & Teri

SandlerDoor Prize Assistant• Linda Vito

Ride Captains – 3 or more

Event Coordinator -1

Assistant Chapter Director

Assistant Safety Officer

Please let Jack know at our next meeting if you can help

http://renorendezvous.org/The Bakersfield Road RunnersWill be led by Jack Leaving : Wed: June 17th For details contact Jack

First Official Meeting & RideDate: Saturday May 16thTime: 8:00 a.m.Place: Lorene’s 1531 23rd StDestination: Morro BayCost : Free (buy your lunch to enjoy on the Cruise)

Please come join the fun for our first official meeting and a ride to Morro Bay afterwards. At Morro Bay we will enjoy a Bay Cruise, courtesy of Capt Stew’s Cruises

Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge

Contact Us:Jack Vito805-235-4188OrComments/Suggestions:Gwrra691@Gmail.com

May 2015Issue: 1

Bakersfield Road Runners

Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge

Safety Corner

 Being an All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT) rider can be kind of a pain. Yes, riding jackets and pants can be pretty warm; particularly if you’re in a lot of traffic. However, the new mesh gear allows substantial air flows and it provides more abrasion protection than jeans and WAY more than you get from a short sleeved shirt or tank top. Full-fingered gloves can be restrictive but they aren’t as bad as having your hands wrapped in gauze. 

Yeah, boots can be hot but a stone kicked up by the car in front of you can break your toe. Casts are really hot, itchy too. Remember, asphalt is unforgiving. It doesn’t care that the weather is hot, or how well you can ride. You should always

DRESS FOR THE “SLIDE” NOT FOR THE “RIDE” 

****ALL GWRRA sanctioned rides require you (co-rider too!) have proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)***