We ride, and we have fun.  We have fun, and we ride some more. 

Riding is a core factor in members enjoying their time in the GWTA.  Some chapters ride all the time, and others have a more chosen selection of favorite rides.  No matter what kind of riding, the length of the rides, or any other variable of riding, it is the riding itself which generally makes for fun, successful chapters. 

For ideas on what makes for fun, successful After Meeting Rides, consider:

• Ride Leader has fun After-Meeting Rides for most meetings (or before meeting, if that is appropriate).

• Rides are organized and planned, rather than simply spontaneous.

• Rides use Ride Leaders and “Drag” / “tail-gunner” / “Charlie”.

• Rides have route guides and reservations where appropriate.

• Pre-ride meeting prior to start covers route details and guidelines.

• Some rides are scheduled to visit other chapters.

• Rides offer variety and creativity in destinations, rather than always going to the same locations.

• Consideration is given to those new to group riding.

• Rides occasionally offer opportunities for more aggressive riders to “ride their own ride”, and meet up later on the ride.

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