River Valley Riders Chapter Meeting Updates from July2026
We had a total of 21 people at our gathering.
Rick Cridlin reminded everyone of the Campfire and Comfort event coming up 7/24/26 – 7/26/26 in Cave City. Information is on the State Website Kentucky Road Riders – KY Road Riders
Also, the Blast is coming up 8/13 – 8/15 at General Butler State Park. Theme is “Buccaneers on Bikes a Pirates Voyage”. Early registration ends on 7/31/26. NOTE: Your registration MUST be received by this date to qualify for early registration. This is also the cutoff date for the Friday night dinner. Information is on the State Website Kentucky Road Riders – KY Road Riders. I have also attached a registration form to this email.
A couple of items about the Blast. On Friday morning SkyMed will host a breakfast. This will be their presentation about SkyMed. I encourage you to attend.
Also, the Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year Reception will be held at a Breakfast on Saturday. This is for all past and present COY and IOY.
If you had a great time at last year’s Casino night, you’ll enjoy this year’s pirate night. Format will be the same, with a few favorite games coming back.
Also, General Butler is in our backyard. If you can’t do the entire weekend, Come out for a day.
They have several vendors coming this year and we want to support them.
A few of our members attended Windy Quire’s visitation and will be attending his funeral service on Wednesday, where they will also lead the procession to the cemetery on their bike. This was a request from Windy.
MEPC – It’s still duck season and there are still ducks available. Also, flyers are available if you know of a location they can be posted. You still have time to complete the Chapter G ride challenge, this needs to be to Donita before the Picnic in September. Also the State Ride challenge is still going on but must be completed by the Sunday before the Blast.
Social Secretary – Chris wished all July Birthday’s a Happy Birthday and a Happy Anniversary to our July members. If you have anyone that needs a card sent please let her know.
Ride Coordinator – There are 2 rides coming up. The first is this Sunday the 19th, It’s National Ice Cream Day! Depart Lowes Highland Heights, 11:45 am. Arrive at store opening (63 miles) ~ 2:15 pm. Return: ~30 miles. Next is on Aug. 8th – Breakfast Ride to West Side Diner, Warsaw, KY. Depart Meijer @ Cold Spring 8:15 am. Arrive 10 am at Diner. If you would like to participate in either or both, please let Lesley know.
Events – Our next event is Friday 7/17. Y’all game. Donita purchased 2 extra tickets if anyone still wants to go, but didn’t sign up yet. Game is at 7:00 pm. dinner prior to the game at 5:00 at Spear Ridge café. It’s on the corner of US 25 and Industrial Rd..
Next event is our End-of-Year Picnic at Big Bone Campground. Picnic is on Saturday 9/19. More information will be coming.
Tech Talk – John Keiter gave a talk about hearing protection. There are many options out there to use, the point is use them. It’s not the wind that is the only issue, it is also traffic, like semi-trucks. There are low end like the foam ear plugs to higher ends. Here is a link to one John has been using; they are available on Amazon. Amazon.com: Motorcycle Ear Plugs for Wind Noise Reduction, 2 Pairs Reusable Motorcycle Accessories – Moto Earplugs, Soft Comfortable Hearing Protection for Motorbike, Touring, Racing, Riding – 25dB, Biker Gifts : Health & Household
Newsletter – Reminder if you have anything you would like to include in the newsletter please send to Mary by the 20th of the month. This could be a chapter member you thinks should be honored or a ride you want to share, something you need to sell.
Traveling Plaque – Chapter C has the plaque. John, Marilyn, Joe and I will be going to C Saturday to try and get it back. Feel free to join us. They meet at Rooter on Richmond Rd., Lexington. Eat at 11am meeting at Noon. We get double points this month for visitation so the more members we have the better our points will be.