10,000+ Bugs, 300 Miles and 2 Birds

This is the time of the year when a ride up North from Phoenix yields a reward, one in the form of cool temperatures and the occasional refreshing rain. It of course can also throw a good Monsoon at you as well, so the prepared rider is ready for it all.

This of course is in stark contrast to what many think when they envision Arizona but the fact of the matter is that on Sunday I left 90º in Mesa with a few other riders to enjoy 64º in Sedona just a few hours later.

One side effect of the rain we are getting this year is of course bugs and in my 11 years in Arizona this summer seems to have delivered more bugs than I have seen before. Of course Spring still takes the cake, but bug are bug, so no matter when you get them you eventually have to clean them. Well, I do at least!

Along with my bug population control this weekend I also had one of the most aggressive hits from a bird that I can remember in recent history, so much so I had to clean my helmet visor and the guy behind me almost got blow back.

Ah well, it was an awesome ride and the time in the cool weather up North made the 110º easier to handle as I rolled into home.

German Bike Night

SWR member mrogge offered to hold a Bike Night on Wednesday for members and is even offering a 25% discount on the total bill for coin holders. I would say I was being polite to stop by, but the truth is that the food is great and the beverages are very very tasty!!

While it was just mrogge, oddity and myself tonight I think this place should be a good stop for a lot of folks and look forward to the growth of this Bike Night.

With the TT Roadhouse on Tuesday, Zur Kate on Wednesday and the westside on Thursday, SWR is well on its way to a full week schedule.

Safety First!

Today before the Bartlett Lake Ride Core Support Rider Dean from South West Rides took time to take everyone through the Pre-Ride script.

Thanks to his time and everyone's attention the ride went off without an issue. Over 30 bikes rode in three different groups out to the lake and enjoyed this incredible Arizona Spring Day.

There was a coyote sighting, lots of lizards and even a rattlesnake, that and a few million bugs! LOL

Awesome day, with awesome people, what more can a rider ask for?

It Gets No Better

We had our first "Coin Ride" for Southwest Rides today and I don't think it could have been better.

Lots of fun and 20 riders, I even gave away 7 more coins to members of the Rim Rider's BMW group.

The weather is perfect this time of year and the bugs are starting to show, but there are not that many.

The next few weeks show see even more people getting a coin, and hopefully they will be reminded to Ride Safe - Ride Smart