Frank & Sharon Jackson
Wisconsin District Directors
Welcome to the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), Wisconsin. The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world's largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles -- and some would say, the world's largest family.
Visit the Chapters represented here and join us for the Fun available at any of our Chapter or District events. Take advantage of the Safety and Knowledge presented by our Rider Education Programs or our certified GWRRA University Instructors. Whatever you do, join our family and come ride with us!
Frank & Sharon Jackson
Wisconsin District Directors
Welcome to the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), Wisconsin. The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world's largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles -- and some would say, the world's largest family.
Visit the Chapters represented here and join us for the Fun available at any of our Chapter or District events. Take advantage of the Safety and Knowledge presented by our Rider Education Programs or our certified GWRRA University Instructors. Whatever you do, join our family and come ride with us!
Frank & Sharon Jackson
Wisconsin District Directors
October 2019
And the leaves that are green turn to brown,
And they wither with the wind,
And they crumble in your hand.
Simon & Garfunkel- “Leaves That Are Green”
I don’t know about you, but Sharon and I are NOT looking forward to the impact the seasons changing will have on our riding. We’ve had a great year (so far) riding to and with a BUNCH of our friends from around the country. We had a BLAST at the Iowa District rally a few weeks ago. Something to keep in mind is that it rained every day during this trip. That did not put a damper on the FUN due to the fact that we were RIDING! With FRIENDS! It didn’t hurt that we also had rain gear!!! If you live in this part of the country, this is something you must contend with.
With the winding down of the riding season (for most), now might be a good time to plan some activities for the Fall/Winter season. It may be a good idea to plan Medic First Aid classes. You can reach out to Tina Gebhard and Jan Williams to see if there is interest in your Chapter or Chapters to hold a training session.
You may want to take advantage of other training offered through the GWRRA University. There are quite a few offerings that can help Members understand how GWRRA works as well as other skills. Some of the offerings are:
Have your Chapter Director reach out to your District Team and we can see what can be done to accommodate your requests.
It’s probably time to consider your season ending maintenance items as well. Planning for tire and oil changes may be in your future. Some do these tasks themselves while others will make appointments at your local motorcycle shop to have this service done. Team Motorsports in De Pere, WI and Action Power Sports in Waukesha, WI are just 2 shops you may want to consider if you go that route.
Travel Wisconsin.com has a couple of things you may want to look into to prolong your enjoyment while traveling either by bike or car. They have a site dedicated to Fall Getaways that you should check out. One of the tools they offer is the Fall Color Report. This is a tool you can use to plan some of the best rides of the year if you want to enjoy all that Mother nature has to offer.
You may want to heed the advice from Motorcycle Ohio @MotorcycleOhio regarding riding during the Fall season.
Happy Fall Y'all! While riding your motorcycle this Autumn, beware of leaves in the roadway that can cover drains or other obstructions. Also be on the lookout for wet leaves, which can cause traction issues. #AutumnRidingTip #RideSMART.
And the leaves that are green turn to brown,
And they wither with the wind,
And they crumble in your hand.
Simon & Garfunkel- “Leaves That Are Green”
I don’t know about you, but Sharon and I are NOT looking forward to the impact the seasons changing will have on our riding. We’ve had a great year (so far) riding to and with a BUNCH of our friends from around the country. We had a BLAST at the Iowa District rally a few weeks ago. Something to keep in mind is that it rained every day during this trip. That did not put a damper on the FUN due to the fact that we were RIDING! With FRIENDS! It didn’t hurt that we also had rain gear!!! If you live in this part of the country, this is something you must contend with.
With the winding down of the riding season (for most), now might be a good time to plan some activities for the Fall/Winter season. It may be a good idea to plan Medic First Aid classes. You can reach out to Tina Gebhard and Jan Williams to see if there is interest in your Chapter or Chapters to hold a training session.
You may want to take advantage of other training offered through the GWRRA University. There are quite a few offerings that can help Members understand how GWRRA works as well as other skills. Some of the offerings are:
- Road Captains Course (REP Level III or higher)
- On the Level /My RE
- A View From the Rear ~ Co-Rider View of Riding
- The History of GWRRA
- We're Doing What ~ Planning a Chapter Event
- Newsletters
Have your Chapter Director reach out to your District Team and we can see what can be done to accommodate your requests.
It’s probably time to consider your season ending maintenance items as well. Planning for tire and oil changes may be in your future. Some do these tasks themselves while others will make appointments at your local motorcycle shop to have this service done. Team Motorsports in De Pere, WI and Action Power Sports in Waukesha, WI are just 2 shops you may want to consider if you go that route.
Travel Wisconsin.com has a couple of things you may want to look into to prolong your enjoyment while traveling either by bike or car. They have a site dedicated to Fall Getaways that you should check out. One of the tools they offer is the Fall Color Report. This is a tool you can use to plan some of the best rides of the year if you want to enjoy all that Mother nature has to offer.
You may want to heed the advice from Motorcycle Ohio @MotorcycleOhio regarding riding during the Fall season.
Happy Fall Y'all! While riding your motorcycle this Autumn, beware of leaves in the roadway that can cover drains or other obstructions. Also be on the lookout for wet leaves, which can cause traction issues. #AutumnRidingTip #RideSMART.
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