Well, here we are in the wonderful Month of February, Valentines Month, the month of chocolates, roses and love. I was going to include “wine” in that sentence; however, we as Blue Knights do not drink and ride. It is quite unhealthy to do so. It can impair your brain senses quite readily creating some unfortunate circumstances. Well, let us return to the thoughts of Valentines Month. We shower our sweet ones with these fine amenities during this month to show our commitment, our understandings, and our love.
During this month, Blue Knights, we can further show our respect and admiration for the special one by providing and showing commitment to minimize risks while riding our bikes. Some of you ride two up, some solo. I usually ride solo for a variety of reasons.
Realizing the risks inherent in riding our iron horses, creates a keen sense of awareness in our surroundings, always looking ahead scanning the distances as we approach them. Observing, recognizing, and reacting to events ahead
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Chapter Safety Officer
February, 2012
Rob Doty
Knightly Newsletter
of time ensures a great degree of minimizing risks. Every day has a certain amount of risk involved, from getting up in the morning, preparing for work, or just walking along the street. But, we can still enjoy life, share wonderful experiences with our loved ones and, most importantly ride our bikes!!!!!!
As I prepare my bike journey for the day, I routinely follow the TCLOCS pre-
Have a great month of riding and may Cupid bless you.
Ride with Pride,
Rob
PLEDGE: As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor and pride to promote motorcycling and motorcycle safety by being an example of the safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. I will work at all times to improve the relationship between the motorcycling law enforcement community and the general public. The fraternal spirit will always guide me in relating to other Blue Knights
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