[NJSBMWR] A message from the AMA

[Rick Shapiro]

Don,

Fantastic message. Who would ever have guessed riding would be safer than
walking into your local supermarket or hospital.

Regards,

Rick

On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 3:12 PM Don Eilenberger via NJSBMWR <
njsbmwr at casano.com> wrote:

> Get out there and ride.
>
> I’m sure you’ve seen the meme on social media by now. Under the ominous
> warning “Be Advised:” it repeats much of the safety guidance we’re
> getting these days, appended with some smart, specific advice:
>
> •    Avoid crowded spaces: Ride motorcycles.
> •    Do not use public transportation: Ride motorcycles.
> •    Well-ventilated spaces are virus free: Ride motorcycles.
> •    Wear gloves: Ride motorcycles.
> •    Keep at least six feet from other people: Ride motorcycles.
> •    Keep a positive attitude: Ride motorcycles!
>
> While the meme is intended to be a humorous diversion from the anxiety
> caused by a global pandemic, I intend to take its advice. I recommend
> you consider it, too.
>
> I’m going to ride when I can. If I can’t ride, I’m going to plan riding
> trips, talk about riding with friends and think about riding. I’m going
> to get some work done on my sidecar project. In short, I’m going to
> continue to be an active member of the motorcycle community because as a
> membership organization, community is, after all, how we do what we do.
>
> Stay safe, plan for the future.
>
> But also, join me. Get out there and ride your motorcycle.
>
> Thank you for your support,
>
> Rob Dingman
> President and CEO
> American Motorcyclist Association
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> As President Ed pointed out - the club doesn't cease to exist - it can
> change modus-operandi for a bit.
>
> If someone would like to lead a group ride - riding the bikes can easily
> be done in compliance with the restrictions given by the Govenor. 6 feet
> apart - no issue.  If the leader wants to make it a group lunch ride -
> pick a nice park for a destination and have everyone brown bag their lunch.
>
> It's gotta be better than sitting around the house twiddling thumbs.
>
> Stay healthy folks!
>
> --
> Don Eilenberger
> deilenberger at verizon.net
>
>
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