Happy Ride to Work Day!!

Phase Change Vests - We've got em - finally!!!!
Looking for a way to stay really cool on your bike and extend your time in the saddle? Come in and try on a Phase Change vest. The all cotton vest has 4 pockets (2 in front, 2 in back) that you slide frozen gel packs into. Andy R. says the packs stay cool for hours...he loves the vest...and so do we. Standard vest in L-XL with set of 4 gel packs is $119.95, and the one with a built in hydration system is $152.95
Need more convincing that these things really work? We've just outfitted 8 of the local CHP helicoptor pilots in them - their A/C is less than reliable and they don't get to an altitude that cools them off!!

News from splatt

ABATE's "Motorcycles OK" Signs in HOV Lanes BILL Nears Passage

Letter writing campaign to the Governor begins 

ABATE of California reminds you to utilize the HOV lanes when riding to work - or at anytime!!!

ABATE's bill requiring CalTrans to replace the "Motorcycles OK" signs that they removed from HOV lanes a few years ago, passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday!!!!

AB 2617, Duvall, is on its way to the Senate Floor. The Assembly Floor vote was a unanimous 75 - 0. We're asking motorcycle riders in the Golden State and across the nation to tell all their friends about a letter writing campaign to Governor Schwarzenegger!!

Please call, snail-mail, fax or email a respectful letter to the Governor asking him to...

"Please support AB 2617, Duvall, a bill to replace the "Motorcycles OK" signs in the HOV lanes on California's highways." 

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

State Capitol Building

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-445-2841

Fax: 916-558-3160  

E-mail: governor@governor.ca.gov

Website: http://gov.ca.gov/

Crash Course for the Motorcyclist - Basic & Advanced Courses Coming!
We have just confirmed with Accident Scene Management, Inc. our committment to bring the Crash Course back to the Coachella Valley. We'll be offering both the Basic and Advanced courses. The Basic will be held on Saturday, November 8th, and the Advanced on November 9th. The Basic class is limited to 30 students, and the Advanced to 26 students. Priority placement in the Advanced class will be given to those people who took the Basic course this past May. Pre-registration for the Basic Course will be $50, and pre-registration for the Advanced will be $55. We'll let you know when the flyer is printed and available. Want more info about the classes? Check out the website at: www.accidentscene.net

Rides & Events Calendar    
If you have (or know about) an event or ride to promote, please post it on the Valley V-Twin calendar. Lots of room to post all the necessary information and no passwords necessary...and, as always, no cost to you!
Also, if you have a flyer, please either email it or bring it to VVT - we'll print copies to put on our Events/Rides rack....
Link to calendar  

Attn: HOG Members
It's time to meet and review the summer riding schedule and upcoming events. Tonight, Wednesday @ 7:00 PM at the Palm Springs Dealership.

Kenny will share news of an up coming 6th Annual Run for the Troops "ride & dine" Dinner early September he is planning. Don't miss the details and opportunity to support our annual fund raiser supporting our Troops.