Harley Owners of GA

Ride To Remember

2007-05-20T16:05:00.000-07:00

.............Saturday May 19, 2007, I took part in the 3rd Annual “Ride to Remember” Poker Ride to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This 125 mile ride started at the Macon Harley-Davidson Dealership and after three stops, ended at the Jones County Fairgrounds in Gray, GA. The best poker hand won $500.00 plus there was food and entertainment at the end of the ride too! The Macon HOG Chapter assisted by providing road captains and I was asked to give the safety briefing. This was very much a learning experience for me. It is the first ride of this magnitude where my involvement was more than a rider. With an estimated 135 bikes it is not a time to practice. As the HOG Chapters Safety Officer I tend to analyze every ride I attend now. This was not a chapter ride but I couldn’t help looking to see what could be done better. Let me say the difficulty factor explodes the bigger the event is. I only had a glimpse at the work and dedication it took to pull this ride off. I have to tip my hat to the organizers. Oh, I forgot to mention, this was one of six rides being executed simultaneously. YES, six separate Harley-Davidson Dealers joined this years “Ride to Remember” with rides kicking off in Atlanta, Dalton, Augusta, Albany, Savannah, and Macon, each location a separate ride. Did I see any mistakes? Well yes, there is always room for improvement. Will I mention them here? NO! The reason is the event went off very well. Let me repeat myself: THIS EVENT WAS GREAT! They raised a heck of a lot of money and all the riders had a great time. As for any mistakes I observed, criticizing this year’s event would serve no purpose. I’ll see what I can do to help make the next event better. Oops! I think I just volunteered. I was not involved in the planning of the event and it’s easy to find fault looking from the outside in. I would like to challenge all who take the time to read this article to take action. When you see something that you feel could be done better, step in and do something to improve it. Saturday I was fortunate enough to witness how one couple’s drive to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease resulted in raising thousands of dollars in a STATE wide poker run. Why, because they lost a loved one to this terrible disease. They will never get their loved one back, but they have stepped forward to make a change. I consider myself to be fortunate because they let me ride with them Saturday, more importantly I consider them my friends. I would like you to meet Clay and Lisa, the couple I’m talking about. All you have to do is drop by one of our Macon HOG Chapter events. Take time to get and know some fantastic people who are making a difference. To see some pics from the ride visit http://public.fotki.com/0808/2007-ride-to-remember/

Poker Run

2007-04-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Saturday April 28 I rode in a local poker run to raise money for The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event was hosted by The Boeing C-17 Wings of Freedom Riders. It was a police escorted ride and I was glad to be able to take part in the event. I would have not ridden in this event if it were not for the local HOG Chapter. The event organizer offered to pay $100 to the club that brought the most riders. The Macon HOG Chapter was able to bring over thirty riders to the event bringing the total number of bikes to 200. We were proud to win the money and I was proud to see the chapter donate it all back to Make-A-Wish. After all, it’s not about who’s the best, or who brought the most, it’s about the kids. The ride was approximately 60 miles long with four poker stops along the way. I really enjoyed one part of the ride. In fact I loved it so much I took my wife out Sunday so she could see what she missed. Buckeye Road is country road connecting Hwy 41 to Hwy 96. What makes it special is one small stretch where the trees provide a beautiful canopy over the road. You just can’t help but to back off the throttle and take a deep breath as you ride through this area. Even during the event the riders slowed down as they entered this stretch of road. We made a right hand turn on Hwy 96 and a couple of miles down the road stopped at Lane Packing Company. If you have never visited Lane Packing I recommend you make plans too. Any time will do but this is PEACH country so if this is out of the way, I would recommend peach season. Visit their web site http://www.lanepacking.com/ and check them out. While you’re on the net visit Make-A-Wish online and make a contribution to your local chapter http://www.wish.org/ . Until next time “Live to Ride and Ride to Live”

Time to Ride

2007-04-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

It’s time to ride.
I intended to add an article a month to this blog to chronicle my riding experience. You may notice a gap starting in September. That is because I was involved in a motorcycle traffic accident. I am very thankful my guardian angel was with me on Sept 29th. For without him, and yes I am well aware of who he is, I would surely not be among the living today. I am very fortunate and my life is forever changed. The police officer told me there was 60 feet of skid marks. They were from the van in front of me. Long story short, I broke three bones in my left foot, both bones in my lower right leg, a rib, my right collarbone, dislocated my left shoulder, and deflated my right lung. And can you believe NO road rash. Like I said my guardian angel was with me. I still use a cane and the limp is getting better. The titanium rod in my leg really helped speed up my recovery.
I picked up my new ‘07 Ultra on March 24th. Yes, it’s time to ride.
Today, April 5th, I rode to Atlanta by way of HWY 22. What a ride. I really enjoyed the trees as they border both sides of the road. I left at 8:00 AM and the temperature was a brisk 49 degrees. By the time I reached Atlanta it was 44. YIP, glad I wore my leathers. I plan to take this route again when it is a little warmer. I bet the trees provide some great shade and temperature variations that will add to the excitement of the ride. Also the Open air Barbecue was not opened at this early hour. I picked this route to Atlanta to avoid the interstate. My destination was Granite Mountain Harley-Davidson. It was time for the bikes 1000 mile service. If you have not taken an ‘07 out for a test ride, I highly recommend it. I cannot believe the difference between my ‘05 standard and this ‘07 Ultra.
This break in my riding made me appreciate the warm climate here in Georgia. I cannot imagine living up north where the weather prevents riding for months at a time.
I cannot finish this writing with out acknowledging Paula, my wife. She is my earthly angel. I cannot imagine how I would have managed through the recovery without her. She already had my heart, now I owe her my life too.

Experience the RIDE

2006-08-19T12:17:00.000-07:00

It has been over a month since I made an entry. WOW time does fly. I have definitely been riding but our camera is on the fritz. I can still write but somehow it does not mean as much without the visual. Well, I can not just skip life so I thought I would barrow some photos and march forward with the blog. The weather this summer had been very cooperative. We have had a few evening showers but lady luck has shone down and keep the isolated showers out of the riding zone. Paula and I have had some wonderful rides in the local area. I want to share one from this past week. It was an over stress day at the office for me and Paula the other day. After dinner Paula asked if we could take the Harley out. Who am I to refuse such an offer from a loving and adorable wife? So off we went for an hour of cruse’n down HWY 41. This is a nice stretch of road with a few twists and turns and very little traffic. We scooted out about 30 miles where we picked up HWY 80 and headed back to town. Paula said she had a real Harley experience on this ride. She closed her eyes allowing the roar of the Electra Glide, the rush of the wind, and the momentum of the ride bond her to the bike. She really distressed on this one. I actually felt a little jealous. I can’t close my eyes and enjoy a ride like that. Not and drive, but then again she hasn’t experienced the thrill of being in control as you thunder down the road on the Glide either. I guess were even. I wouldn’t be excited at the thought of being in the back seat of my Harley, but I love it when Paula occupies that prestigious spot. I’m not sure how I’ll survive the next four days. I will be out of town and unable to ride. I put the Glide in the shop for its 20m check up. Might as well use the down time for something useful, right? I hope I can concentrate while I am gone, this is a business trip not pleasure. However ---- I am starting to plan how Paula and I can have another Harley experience when I get back home. Until then:
Live to Ride ~~~~ Ride to Live

2006-07-04T09:01:00.000-07:00

We celebrated the 4th on the 2nd at Double D’s

2006-07-04T06:50:00.000-07:00

My son is attending UTI in Houston, Texas. He decided to fly home for the 4th of July to celebrate with the family. I really do believe it was coincidence he needed two pair of shoes while he was here. Actually, I got off cheap at only two pair of shoes but that’s not what I’m here to write about. While living in Texas he has developed a love for the Harley CHOPPER. Ahhhh he is out of the crotch rocket phase and into a Harley.
Sunday we headed out 2up, north on I-75 to take in the sights. I’m not sure if he knew what he was getting into when we left but I do believe he will tell you the trip was worth it.
Full Throttle Magazine held their Annual Independence Day Bike Show and Party Sunday at Double D’s in McDonough. This was my first trip to Double D’s as well as my first Full Throttle event. We arrived just in time to squeeze into a spot on the paved parking lot. There were hundreds of bikes and you could feel the excitement in the air. Walking around the parking lot was a bike show of its own. We finally made it up to the vendors and show area. The bikes were awesome. We strode into DD’s for some shade, a brew, and a burger. Due to the crowd we figured it would take a while to get our food and it did; but the wait was worth it. Not the food, the entertainment. We were sitting behind some lovely ladies ---- well some comical women ----- oh what the heck, they were hard core biker chicks and they were having a p a r t y. As the vultures – errr men circled their table the show commenced. After eating it was hard to leave the entertainment but we could tell a bunch of bikes had arrived while we were munching and enjoying the show. So we went back outside to look at the new arrivals.
Holy cow the crowed had doubled!! The variety of bikes was a sight to behold. If you want all the details pick up next months Full Throttle. It was their event so surely they will have all the details. Well, all the details about what went on outside DD’s. We walked around taking in the sights. Finally we decided it was time to head back south. Finding the bike was our first task and getting it out~~~ well it took ten minutes to get out of the parking space. Then we had to maneuver out of the parking lot. This place was packed and the joint was hoppin’. We had a great time. In fact when we got home I pulled out my new copy of Full Throttle to see when and where the next Full Throttle event was. If you haven’t been Full Throttle ~~~~ YOU’VE MISSED OUT!
Sorry about the pics they just would not load. You can view them at my fotki site
http://public.fotki.com/harleyownersofga/we_celebrated_the/

A trip back in time

2006-06-18T13:21:00.000-07:00

This weekend I decided to take a little trip back in time. I regret there are no photos to share but I only have a digital camera and they aren't invented yet. Do WHAT? Ok, I don't have a time machine but I did take a little nostalgia trip Saturday.
When my family moved to Georgia I75 didn't exist. We traveled to central Georgia via GA 41. Needless to say that was many years ago and lots of water under the bridge. However, I remember the 12 to 14 hour trips back to Kentucky and Indiana for summer vacations. Today traveling the big "I" that same trip only takes 7 to 8 hours (unless I let the wife drive then it's 9).
I've wanted to travel 41 back home for years but never took time to do so. Well Saturday I started that trip. I say started because I only went from Macon to Griffin, GA. I really enjoyed the ride. There were many stretches of road with trees overhanging the road providing a cool shaded interlude to what was other wise a hot Georgia afternoon.
Railroad tracks parallel the road for most of the trip. It's was a nice county ride reflecting a more laid back way of life. As I rounded one long turn the road opened up to a large farm owned by a farmer with a sense of humor. He had taken four large round bails of hay and created a caterpillar to entertain the passerbyers. This was a real work of art too. He made arms out of drain pipe and used plywood to make eyes, mouth, and antennas. I might have to go back to get a photo.
Another turn opened up to a lovely view of rolling fields and a huge oak, and I mean H U G E, growing at the top of a rolling meadow. It made you want to stop and sit for a spell. Finally the country road opened up and turned into a divided highway. The divided road and accompanying traffic brought me out of my self imposed time capsule back to reality.
As I returned to reality I realized it was lunch time. This looked like a good time to end todays ride. I spotted a Backyard Burger in Griffin and pulled in. As the rumble of my Vance Hines exhaust went silent, the kick stand dropped and I took a minute to remember how things use to be. All the stress of todays fast pace life had momentarily been forgotten. You can't explain the enjoyment and refreshment you get from a back road trip on a two wheel time machine. If you don't own a HOG you just don't understand.
Next time I'll bring the camera. Until then ----

2006 Memorial Day Ride

2006-05-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

Live to Ride ------Ride to live

I’d love to say I haven’t had time to update my blog because I’ve been riding non stop. However, much to my disappointment that is not the case. The truth is I’ve just been too lazy to keep it updated. I’m not saying there has been a shortage of riding. Paula and I had been touring the local area almost every weekend until Mother’s day. That’s when everything came to a screeching halt. Paula had some minor eye surgery that went awry. Due to the complications she has not been able to ride. Yesterday Paula dawned her stylish sunglasses, compliments of the eye doctor, and we joined the annual ride to Andersonville National Memorial Cemetery to honor our vets.

This was an escorted ride from Byron, GA, to Andersonville National Cemetery. I didn’t count them but there had to be over 600 bikes. WOW, what a ride. Non stop we flew down the black top and spectators lined the road in many of the towns. I’d say we were in the front third of the pack on this ride. After we left Jughead’s Cycle Shop, the sponsor & staging area, I never saw the lead rider again. The photos don’t really give an accurate depiction of the attendance. But this ride was not about us, it was to honor those who gave all. Paula & I visited Andersonville in November last year (see post) and thoroughly enjoyed it. This trip was wonderful and we saw some old friends that we didn’t even know rode. I ran into an ex-cop that use to work for me and an engineering friend (riding a 1984 Honda 450). Needless to say there was every kind a bike, trike, and chopper imaginable there. It was no comparison to “Rolling Thunder” in size, however the spirit was there.

I understand this ride use to originate out of Atlanta and the Byron folks joined in for the last ½ of the ride until this year when the sponsor/organizer bowed out. I’m glad Jughead’s stepped up to the plate to continue this local tribute to our country’s vets. I didn’t see any advertising for this event and if not for one of my fellow HOG members I would not have known about this event. If you are in the area next year and want to have a fun ride the day before Memorial day, I recommend you call Jughead’s to see what the form up time will be. His number is 478-956-4777 and he is located just east of the Byron exit of I75 on HWY 49. Until next time :~)

For additional pictures visit my Fotki site: http://public.fotki.com/harleyownersofga/2006_memorial_day_ride/

A Crash Course for Motorcyclist

2006-05-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t attended an Accident Scene Management course you should. I attended one of their courses on May 20^th and found it to be a worthwhile investment of my time and money. Why do I need this class? I’m glad you asked. When we hear of a motorcycle accident, we tend to wince and ask, “How bad was it”? What we’re really asking is did they survive. Survival is what the Accident Scene Management course is all about.

This is a well organized, well prepared class of interactive instruction. We learned how to take charge at an accident scene and help a downed rider. Yes, we reviewed CPR and first aid but the class is so much more than treating a patient. It is learning when and how to remove a helmet, where to position traffic control to prevent further accidents, and how to position an injured rider if you have to leave them to get help. The list goes on and on and on.

When you drive up on an accident what do you normally see? You see one or two people assisting the victims and maybe ten people standing around. The course is about those bystanders. Put them to work doing something that is productive, something that could prevent additional injury, and maybe even save a life. A great example is calling for help. Well that’s a little obvious you say. One point brought out in the course is to insure they come back and confirm help is on the way. Sounds like a no brainer, doesn’t it? If you’re the one on the pavement, hearing “help is on the way” will be sweet sounding words of comfort and encouragement.

I hope we never need to use what we learned at the Accident Scene Management course, but I’m glad to know I can depend on the riders who attended. To locate a class in your area check out their web site www.accidentscene.org .

Whistle Stop Cafe

2006-03-12T18:56:00.000-08:00

Spring has sprung and the rumble of Harleys is in the air. Now that the weather has warmed up I got the hog washed. She was some kind of filthy. And of course with a nice clean bike you’ve got to take her out for a spin, right? RIGHT! And put her in the wind we did. Paula and I took to the road Saturday just touring the local back roads. We went to Reynolds and back home through Macon. Nice winding roads and in about another week or two the peach trees will be in bloom making the ride that much more enjoyable. Saturday was just enough to wet the Whistle so we decided to spend Sunday at the Whistle Stop Café in Juliette. It’s a nice ride from Macon up GA23 to Juliette. Traffic was light and the weather was great with a cloudy sky providing a cool comfortable relaxing country ride. They open at 11AM on Sunday. So we planned the trip to arrive at 11:30, figuring on beating the noon rush but giving them time to heat the grill up for us. We weren’t the only one hankering for some fried green tomatoes. When we turned down the block long McCrakin Street, where the Whistle Stop is located, we were pleasantly surprised to see the street lined with Harleys. A group of Christian Riders from Athens was walking in and some riders from Atlanta had just arrived. We ended up sitting at the bar taking two of the last five seats in the house. As the lovely southern belle took our order another group of Harleys came thundering in. Our timing was right on the money. After lunch we eased down Juliette Road to Forsyth where we picked up GA 83 to GA74 back to Macon. The only way this could have been better is if you have been there too. To visit the Whistle Stop online: http://www.thewhistlestopcafe.com/index.html

Polar Bear Ride

2006-01-28T13:06:00.000-08:00

HOG Chapter 808 held its 3rd Annual Polar bear Ride today, 01/28/06. We were a little disappointed in the weather because it wasn’t cold enough. Oh well, the ride was great and the company was better. There were 21 bikes and 26 rides that left Macon headed west on GA 74. Our destination was “The Bulloch House Restaurant” in Warm Springs GA. Fitting location for the Polar Bear Ride don’t you think? It is a nice 70 mile ride on winding roads from Macon to Warm Springs. We did our best to empty the all you can buffet. Nice friendly folks and great country food. You need to check it out. The link to eatery is below.

http://www.warmspringsga.com/restaurants.htm

Ride to Buckner’s

2006-01-01T17:07:00.000-08:00

Gathering at the Harley Dealership

Wow, what a way to start the New Year! Members of the Macon H.O.G. Chapter started gathering at the Macon Harley Dealership around 9 AM. They arrived one by one and in groups of four, five, and six bikes. One group left Dublin, GA. at sunrise just to join in on the fun. The final head count was 40. The weather cooperated. We hit the road with cloudy skies and a temperature in the mid 50’s. It was a beautiful ride. We took the back roads leaving the Harley Dealership on GA 74; west to 341 north to 36 north. The traffic was very mild. This was a big help in keeping all the bikes together.

Buckner's parking lot after we arrived

We arrived at Buckner’s Restaurant at 11:00 AM, just as they opened the doors. Our timing proved to be crucial. We were the second of several motorcycle groups to enjoy Buckner’s southern hospitality. By the time we finished our meal the parking lot was full but the bikers were still coming.

chow time!!

The Atlanta H.O.G. chapter came thundering in with 90 bikes and this was the second group to arrive sporting a head count just shy of 100.

The parking lot after we ate, well over 300 bikes

I highly recommend you stop in on your next trip north. If you take I-75 jump off at exit 201; Buckner’s is only a block away. This home cookin’ is well worth the trip. Oh, I recommend you arrive HUNGRY. Dinner is $11.95 per person so eat till you pop, I did!

Sunday FUN

2005-12-26T11:55:00.000-08:00

Paula returned from a quick trip to the store and wanted to take a ride. Who am I to say no! We had planned on riding Saturday but it was raining and cool. But today was G R E A T for riding. There were plenty of clouds left over from yesterday's rain . We headed out with no place in particular in mind. We went south until the clouds started looking more black then gray. There was a 30% chance of showers and we prefer showering at the house not on the road. So we turned north.
Paula was intrigued with the clouds. This one cloud formation seemed to follow us for miles. That's the beauty of riding a bike. Your view is not impaired by the roof of a car. We toured around until we found ourselves at one of Paula's favorite stops. I bet that was a coincidence. We had a ball and stayed dry the entire ride. A quick check of the local weather channel confirmed it was wise to change directions. It was raining south of the house and within the hour we had a little drizzle at home too.
The local HOG Chapter has a New years Day ride planned. As of today the forecast is R A I N so I'm not banking on Paula joining me on this one. HOWEVER----there is still time for the weather to change its mind, hey I'm optimistic. Until then *********************** ride on!!!!

The Night Before Christmas Biker style

2005-12-08T17:35:00.000-08:00

I found this posted on "Direct Parts, Inc" web site. It was posted by "2fastnaz". I just had to share it. You may want to visit the stores web site for parts and biker advice.

The Night Before Christmas Biker style
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the pad,
There was nada happenin', now thats pretty bad.
The woodstove was hung up in that stocking routine,
In hopes that the Fat Boy would soon make the scene.

With our stomachs packed with tacos and beer,
My old lady and me crashed on the couch for some cheer.
When out in the yard there arose such a racket,
I ran for the door and pulled on my jacket.

I saw a large bro' on a '56 Pan
Wearin' black leathers, a cap, and boots (cool biker, man).
He hauled up the bars on that bikeful of sacks,
And that Pan hit the roof like it was running on tracks.

I couldn't help gawking, the old guy had class.
But I had to go in -- I was freezing my a$$.
Down through the stovepipe he fell with a crash,
And out of the stove he came dragging his stash.

With a smile and some glee he passed out the loot,
A new jacket for her and some parts for my scoot.
He patted her fanny and shook my right hand,
Spun on his heel and up the stovepipe he ran.

From up on the roof came a great deal of thunder,
As that massive V-twin ripped the silence asunder.
With beard in the wind, he roared off in the night,
Shouting, "Have a cool Yule, and to all a good ride!"

Toy Run

2005-12-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

The Toy Run for the Hephzibah Children's Home was a smashing success.
It was a bit nippy in the morning but by the time of the ride the mercury climbed to the 50 mark. I had my camera battery all charged up ready to go. Too bad I left it laying on the kitchen table. It was a real blast leaving the Macon Harley shop with approximately 200 motorcycles thundering down the road (Paula thinks it was closer to 300). The event was well coordinated with volunteers along the way to stop the traffic. It was quite a site to see the motorcycles snaking through town lead by none other than ---- you guessed it Harley Santa himself. The kids had a blast and a good time was had by all.
This was our first experience with the Macon HOG chapter. Needless to say it will not be our last since we joined up right there on the spot. I am going to try and get some pics to post later. All I can say is if you have never been to a H.O.G. event, then you don't know what you're missing.
Until the next ride :~)

Planning ahead

2005-11-15T15:24:00.000-08:00

The Macon H.O.G. Chapter is sponsoring a Toy Run for the Hephzibah Children's Home. Use the below link to vist their site for aditional info. What great way to spend a Saturday. Hope to see you there!

www.maconhog.com

Andersonville

2005-11-06T11:24:00.000-08:00

This was a trip down memory lane. Paula and I had been to Andersonville in the past, but this was our first visit trip together. I recalled visiting historical Andersonville with my parents and one of dad’s Army buddies over thirty years ago. The addition of the museum, a few new monuments, and recreation of the old fort walls made the trip a new experience for us both.
We started out with a traditional breakfast at the local IHOP. As we walked out to mount up we were pleasantly surprised to see an old Corvair van/truck conversion and a Corvair car, both well preserved. What better way to start our trip in to the past.
The weather cooperated on this trip. We started out with cloudy skies and 67 degrees and ended with cloudy skies and 76 degrees. What a great day to ride! We traveled south on Hwy 49. This road is well marked with both state signs and historic markers. Because of our early start, this Sunday drive was great with little car traffic to spoil our view.
The entrance to Andersonville is well marked. The winding entrance road is well shaded with trees. As we entered the historic prison, we discovered we were not alone. One lone truck was already parked in the area; but we knew we were in good company by the large Harley emblem in the back window. Paula and I walked through the old prison area taking pictures of the monuments.
After riding around the prison area we toured the cemetery. The entrance of the cemetery has a statute of three soldiers leaning on each other. I was reminded of my father, a 25 year Army veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Even though the Andersonville prison is a tragic disgrace on how we treated our fellow man, its cemetery is a reminder of the price paid to protect freedom. I was humbled as it reminded me how we must never forget the fallen, the maimed, and the living who fought, and are still fighting, to provide us a way of life unmatched by any civilization on the planet. Their sacrifice can never be repaid and must never be forgotten.
We finished our Andersonville visit by touring the museum. This is a very nice building with displays and information about the prison and how American POWs were treated in past wars. This might be where you are supposed to start your Andersonville tour but for us it provided the perfect end; we had seen the old prison area and cemetery before. It was nice to recall our childhood memories and then visit the museum.
We left Andersonville headed south on Hwy 49 to Americus. We picked up Hwy 21 and shot over to Unadilla to catch Hwy 41 back home. I had almost forgotten how the cotton fields, pecan, and peach orchards looked. This route was full of them. Paula made one discovery on the return trip. She has a one hour saddle tolerance. After one hour she is ready for a PB, passenger break.
We couldn’t believe we took 70 photos on this adventure. We had fun and hope you enjoy the pictures. This is definitely a trip worth repeating more than once every 30 years.

Auchumpkee Bridge

2005-11-06T10:17:00.000-08:00

Oct 2^nd we headed out of Macon GA on US 80 headed south to Columbus. Along the way we discovered Auchumpkee Bridge. It is a 96 feet long wooden bridge also known as Zorn's Mill. After taking in the view we shot up to Thomaston on US 19, forgetting our original destination, and looped back to Macon on GA 72. Nice afternoon ride.

If you want to find the bridge here are the directions: Take US 80S from Macon approx 40 miles. Look for a historic marker (brown sign) about 10 miles out of Roberta. Turn right and the bridge is approx 1 1/2 miles on the right. While on Hwy 80 you get to Hwy 19, you've gone too far. Turn around and look for the Historic marker. After you get to the bridge you can continue down the road and you end up on GA 19.

Why a HOG blog?

2005-11-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Hi we are Harvey & Paula and welcome to the HOG blog.
So why did we want to create this site? The answer is simple. We recently purchased a new Harley Electra Glide and wanted an easy way to share rides within Georgia.
Paula loves the computer and is a member of several yahoo groups. YaHoo groups are fine but it did not provide the easy access and two way communication we were looking for.
As we find interesting routs among the Georgia highways we will add them to the blog. We hope you enjoy them and also would love for you to share your rides with us.