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Local motorcycle riders gather for Pentagon two-day event

  • Published
  • By Marilyn Holliday
  • 11th Wing Public Affairs
BOLLING AFB, D.C. --  Pentagon officials, Semper Ride and the California Superbike School will join together to promote motorcycle safety at an event in the Pentagon north parking lot beginning 8 a.m. May 7 and 8.

"Safety is always paramount in everyone's minds," John Decker, 11th Wing Safety chief, said. "This event allows local riders to share their passion for riding, while stressing the importance of operational and personal risk management. The annual event draws a huge crowd and is definitely a valuable experience for riders."

May 7

8 to 9 a.m. - registration and Semper Ride movie; 9 to 10 a.m. - registration and Semper Ride movie; 10 - 10:30 a.m. - opening ceremony; 10:30 to 11 a.m. - freestyle show; 11 - 11:30 a.m. - street freestyle show ; 11:30 a.m. to noon - Pentagon police riding exhibition and Keith Code safety demo on riding area; Noon - 12:30 p.m. - freestyle show; 12:30 to 1 p.m. - street freestyle show; and 1-1:30 p.m. - closing ceremony and awards

May 8

8 to 9 a.m. - Semper Ride movie; 9 a.m. to noon - ride briefing and ride; Noon - return to parking lot; 12:30 to 1 p.m. - freestyle show; 1 to 1:30 p.m. - street freestyle show; and 1:30 to 2 p.m. - closing ceremony and Semper Ride movie

Motorcycle judging includes: Best Show in Cruiser, Best Show in Dresser, Best Show in Sport and Most Unique.

Shows include: Freestyle Motocross  and Street Bike Freestyle.

POV-2 and POV-4 simulators will be available for "test rides" and "test drives" by all participants. The POV-2 simulator is a motorcycle simulator which looks and feels very much like riding a real motorcycle. Both the motorcycle simulator and the car simulator give riders an opportunity to experience and react to realistic driving situations without danger of someone being hurt. Both simulators are intended for developing mental skills and hazard recognition for riders.

Motorcycle instructors will perform a safety inspection on all motorcycles participating in the May 7 event or riding in the May 8 ride. Bikes can be inspected on Friday, starting at 8 a.m., and then again beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday before the ride.

For event information and motorcycle registration, go to www.militarysaferide.com.