11th Annual Big Sioux Riders Spring Campout - May 10th - 11th, 2014

Below is a link to the flyer for the 11th Annual Big Sioux Riders Spring Campout on Mother's Day Weekend.  We have a couple changes this year.  We will be cooking a dinner Saturday evening at the campground.  Terry and I have also managed to reserve cabins #1 and #2 next to where we camp for both Friday and Saturday evenings.  We plan on getting to the campground Friday afternoon and getting things ready a head of time.  If you would like to join us early, please let us know.  This is a low key, low cost get together.  Please print the flyer out and post it at your local dealership or club message board.


Flyer Here:
http://www.bigsiouxriders.org/11th_Annual_Big_Sioux_Riders_Spring_Campout.pdf

It's almost March, time to wake up the iron

Well it is almost March on the calendar, but the weather reminds us that winter is still here.  I just returned from a tour of the south, Florida and Texas. We had "Chamber of Commerce", weather everywhere we went.  Even got caught in a thunderstorm during rush hour in Houston, Texas.  No, not on a bike.  Stopped in many bike shops along the way, and saw many of the new models ready to ride.  So, naturally came home to freezing temps and that four letter word, S-N-O-W.
The events calendar is starting to get filled in and I know everybody is jones'n to ride.  Time to rack and stack the events for the year.
I do want to mention a few things that are ongoing regardless of the season, just some light housekeeping.

On Saturdays we meet for breakfast at the Garden Cafe in Sioux City, at 8 am.
We are still meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at Bak BMW.  We had a good turn out this last Wednesday.  When the weather clears up it will be a ride night, until then we stayed warn, ate hot dogs and talked bikes, rides and other things.  Please plan on attending.
Our regular meeting is on the third Tuesday of the month.  The March meeting is planned for March 18th at 6pm.  We will meet at the House of Q, so get there early if you want to eat some good BBQ!

Other events:

April 1 to September 30 starts the GLMC grand tour event, more information is on their Web Site
at www.glmc.org 
April 6 we will meet at the Crittenton Center, a pizza and bike party for the kids.
April 25-26 is the Blitz to Branson
May 10-11 is the 11th Annual Big Sioux Riders Mothers Day Dam Camp Out

There are many other events coming up, and I will try to get them published on this blog site in the near future as soon as I learn how to use the calendar.

Finally, our best wishes for a speedy recovery to our esteemed Treasurer, Steve Martin.  Steve says he feels like he lives the life of a house cat, still mostly at home in his bubble. We know that its for the best right now. Steve also reminds us to "Ride hard and be sure to get lost, that's the best part". With advise like that, I think he wants the Big Johnson Award all to himself, not shared with yours truly......

My Best To All....

The "Old Sarge"

Terry

Happy New Year to ALL
I finally figured out how to post on this blog.  Thanks Brion for the help and getting this set up.
I am given to understand that the new year is a time for resolutions.  So I might be able to make a few myself.
First and foremost to ride safely this year so I can make the same one next year.
Second, to ride more, to enjoy the trip and not focus on the destination. To take the time to smell the roses along the way.
Third, as I stated at the Christmas Party, try to get as many events posted on a calendar so all can see the upcoming events.
To that end, please remember that we have breakfast, Saturday Mornings at the Garden Cafe, in Sioux City, starting about 8am.Now the location may change but the date won't.  Lastly, we meet at Bak BMW the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.  Right now because of weather its more fellowship, but as the weather improves, we ride. I will be working on an events calendar this winter, I hope to have it up by March.
Fourth, and lastly, I would like to invite all to join me in as many events as your time will allow.  That is something I am looking forward to doing.  I hope to see you all down the road.  But two things to remember the "Old Sarge" is getting older and his memory was left on a flightline many years ago, along with his hearing.  So say hi and speak up.... My Best To All

the "Old Sarge"
Terry Hughes,
President, Big Sioux Riders

Wednesday Night Ride/Get Together Jan. 8th 2014

The bi-monthly BSR Wednesday Night Ride/Get Together on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month continues.  This ride is hosted by the Bak Family and it starts and ends at Bak BMW Victory KTM.  The Baks usually put together and prepare a meal which they pass a hat to pay for.  When the weather is not conducive to riding, there will have an activity at the shop.  The ride (get together) starts at 6 PM (closing time at the shop so they can participate).


Since it "might" be a little "chili" to ride this Wednesday (January 8th), Katie is making "chili" for anyone who wants come down and try it.  Dave is going to previewing a new BMW DVD.

The 2013 BSR Christmas Party Is Today - Tuesday, December 17th!!

The 2013 BSR Christmas Party Is Today - Tuesday, December 17th!!  

We have had some cancellations, but have plenty of great food coming.  If you did not RSVP it will not be a problem so please come and join us.  New members and friends are welcome!!

The party location is the Historic Pierce St. Mansion at 2901 Jackson Street (two blocks east of Pierce St.) in Sioux City.  The Big Sioux Rider’s Christmas dinner is free to paid members - $15/person for others.  Annual membership is $20 for individual, or $25 for a family.  Family members may bring an additional guest (paid).  Steve Martin will be collecting member dues for 2014 at the party when you arrive.

This year the entrees will be prepared by Trattoria Fresco (www.trattoriafresco.biz), a local Italian restaurant in Sioux City.  The entree dishes are Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Pollo Vesuvio (chicken).  You don’t need to specify which dish when your RSVP, you can try them all.  We are requesting everyone to bring a snack food, desert or a side dish.  You will also need to bring your own beverage(s).  We will have plates, flatware, cups and coffee available.

We will have the traditional Big Sioux Riders gift exchange so bring a gift costing between $10 and $20.  The gifts do not have to be motorcycle related.  Bring something fun, useful, or re-gift a stinker.

After dinner the club will vote on the Big Johnson Award and elect 2014 officers.  Nominations for officers are currently: Terry Hughes for President and Steve Martin for Treasurer, all other positions are open.  If you want to run for office or submit someone, please drop me an email.  Nominees have to be living persons and willing to join the club  The group is pretty willing to support you if you want to run for a club position for a year.

We are also looking for 2013 Big Johnson Award nominations still.  We don’t have any current favorites (besides Terry Hughes), so there is still time to get your nomination in.  Nominate for your favorite rider or spouse by sending your nominations to Jim Johnson (jimj@urban-inc.net) and last year's winner Dan Watson (skippy.223@hotmail.com).  Please include a short or long explanation about why you think your nominee should win.  Non-members from the local/regional motorcycle community can also be nominated.

Schedule

5:30 PM - 6 PM - Doors open at the Mansion.

6:00 PM - Social Half Hour - Greetings - Collecting 2014 Dues - Year end mileage collection

6:30 PM - Meal served, bring a desert or side item or snack.

7:15 PM - Reading of the Big Johnson Award nominations and voting.

7:20 PM - 2014 Officer's Elections

7:25 PM - Door Prize Drawing

7:30 PM - Gift Exchange Begins

Wednesday Night Ride Sept. 25th 2013

Last night, Sept 25th, was the 4th Wednesday of the month.  We had 5 riders show up for the bi-weekly ride.  Jim was the last to arrive so he got to lead the ride east and south of Sioux City.  Photo from left to right Don, Cam, Dave and Jim.  Passed the hat afterwards and Dave cooked up some great hamburgers, Thanks Dave.   

Regular 2nd and 4th Wednesday Rides for Big Sioux Riders

The Big Sioux Riders are going to try meeting for a regular ride on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month starting this Wednesday.  The destination will be determined by everyone who shows up to ride, expect about a 1 hour ride.  We will meet and end at Dave Bak's BMW shop at 6 PM.  We will grill out at the shop after the ride and pass a hat to pay for the food.  The idea is to get the club members out riding more frequently together and maybe bring in some new members.  Please feel free to bring someone with you.

This first ride will be this Wednesday, September 11th.  The second ride will be on September 25th.