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Show HILLTOP TIMES May 24, See Me Save Me Ride Installation Motorcycle Safety Program manager FT! he I See X Me Save Me program is being hosted by Hill Air Force Base. This program is designed to edufeate vehicle operators to look for motorcycles while driving and to enhance awareness of all who share to road. The more riders participating, the bigger the impact on the community from the See Me Save Me Ride of the Day, on May 24. The event will be covered by the local media. The first part of the ride will begin on base with a 75th Security Forces escort at the motorcycle training range east of the South Gate with all Hill AFB riders. If you have access to the base, riders will group at 11 a.m. at the motorcycle training range just inside the South Gate. The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. The group will then meet all riders from the surrounding communities who would like to join up for this awareness ride at the Hill Aerospace Museum on 5600 South in Roy near the Roy Gate (off base.) The goal is to show vehicle operators how many motorcyclists are sharing the road with them. Team Hill invites all riders who are interested in saving fellow riders' lives to participate in the event. For off-base riders, there are no requirements as to what type of Personal Protective Equipment to wear while riding. Wear your normal riding gear. • All riders who will be available to participate with this awareness campaign will need to be at the Hill Aerospace Museum no later than 11:15. a.m. /The group will ride through the local communities with police escort. The route, if approved, will include Ggden, Roy, Sunset, Clearfield and Layton. p'Any civilian employ' ees wishing to.participate in the See Me Save Sjje Ride will need to be in a non-duty or apgjoved leave status. ^Any questions about $ylian non-duty or l|pve status can be dijSgtcted to Kim Bailey? @b-ALC/DPCE, (801) ^7-7791. :C^If you have any ques§£ns about the ride, ijgntact the Hill AFB j^ptorcycle Safety Pro^am Manager Allan $bods at (801) 777-3333, g&tension 2. SjjThe lives we save j&ky be our own! Don't play anymore? Sell it. Call Classifieds at 625-4300. May 13, 2010 May is Motorcycle Safety onth BY ALLAN WOODS Installation Motorcycle Safety Program manager T BY'ALUVN WOODS TIMES 7 he Motorcycle Safety Foundation has provided some good information for all riders to help get started with the 2010 safe riding season. May is the month of motorcycles and motorcyclists. The sun shines, the birds sing and riders across the country swing their leg across their two-wheeled steeds to hit the open road. This month, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation would like to remind all riders of a few basic rules to follow to ensure that everyone, riders and nonriders alike, can enjoy a beautiful and safe spring season. 1. Get properly trained and licensed — The best first ride is an MSF RiderCourse. Riding is serious fun and proper training is crucial. However, half of all riders today have never taken a proper safety class. To help motorcyclists earn an endorsement or license, MSF offers progressive instruction to motorcyclists of all skill levels, starting with the Basic RiderCourse for beginning riders that includes classroom instruction and riding exercises in a controlled environment. Riders who already have basic skills and a license can hone their techniques in The Experienced RiderCourse. MSF recommends every new rider enroll in the Basic RiderCourse and encourages riders to get as much training as possible, no matter how skilled they may be. Even the pros practice the basics to keep their skills sharp. 2. Wear all protective gear all the tune — Tshirts and shorts are good for the beach, but not for riding a motorcycle. Riders should gear up properly before every ride, even if just riding down the street on an errand. Wearing a Department of Transportation-compliant helmet and eye protection is the law in many states, and is strongly recommended everywhere else. Wearing boots that cover over the ankle, long pants and a riding jacket is also advisable. Built-in body armor is a smart addition, and can look pretty cool, too. 3. Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs — Bikes and booze don't mix. Government studies show that 46 percent of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking. While under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, a motorcyclist's necessary skills, including agility, perception and awareness, are decreased dramatically. In fact, having blood-alcohol content greater than 0.05 percent increases the risk of crashing by about 40 times. While it is bad enough to try to get behind the wheel of a car while buzzed or drunk, hopping on a machine that requires maximum control and concentration is simply stupid. President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. 4. Ride within your own skill limits and obey traffic laws — Every rider should know the limits of their ability, and not attempt to exceed them. Humans weren't designed to fly, and unless you're a trained professional on a closed course, stunting, high speed and tricks can only cause you trouble. Follow all traffic laws and be conscious of how road conditions may affect your riding. MSF now offers an online Rider Perception Challenge to help riders gauge and improve their visual awareness of road signs and common collision traps, which can be taken free at httpy/www.msf-usa.org/riderperception. Using sharp skills and common sense will keep you alive; trying to be Superman will not. 5. Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher RiderCourses — Motorcyclists should keep in mind that no matter how often or how long they've been riding, there is always room to learn something new. Taking an advanced course to brush up on the basics and work on perfecting current skills is a smart move for any rider. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation hopes riders will follow these rules and suggestions for everyone's benefit, and to ensure a safe Motorcycle Awareness Month for 2010. 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