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Fatigue, and Managing Motorcycle Riding Risk

The
science
of
riding
a
motorcycle
is
intrinsically
linked
to
the
art
of
safely
identifying
and
managing
risks.

The
more
 skilled
we
become
in
the
proper
techniques
of
riding
by
learning
and
practicing
good
riding
habits,
the
more
we
can
 safely
enjoy
this
sport.

As
we
ride,
we
continually
scan
ahead
(as
well
from
side
to
side
and
behind
us)
to
assess
our
 riding
conditions,
identify
potential
risks
(curve
up
ahead,
oncoming
traffic,
entering
side
road,
rock
or
rut
in
our
 path,
deer
or
pedestrian
at
the
side
of
the
road,
vehicle
closely
following
us,
etc.),
and
then
appropriately
respond
by
 minimizing
the
risk
or
eliminating
it
when
possible.

Reflections on Our Club 2016

When I joined the IAMC about 7 or 8 years ago, I was a brand new rider. I knew nothing about riding, nothing about packing for a ride, bike maintenance, planning a ride, or what gear to wear. I do remember that there were club members like Tim Bernard, Ed Hyatt, Sam Stone, Ryan William Cantrel, just to name a few, who were unbelievable resources for guys like me.

Your New IAMC Officers 2015 

As an adventure motorcycle club, we are IAMC indebted to Ed Hiatt for founding IAMC and serving as its president from 2009 to January 2014, and to Ed’s family (Terry, Heath and Heather) for their significant contributions and support since its inception in 2009. At our annual IAMC meeting held on January 31 of this year, we elected new club officers. This article will provide an opportunity for you to learn a little more about the officers of our club. 

2014 IAMC Challenge Recap

During the 2014 calendar year, 30 club members signed up to participate in the 2014 IAMC Challenge, and19 participated by visiting at least one or more of the 45 sites. This past year the Challenge sites comprised mainly fire lookouts with some interesting water falls and lakes thrown in for variety. There were actually 42 fixed physical sites to visit with two others that were variable (picture of your bike in the snow and a water crossing).