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Kentucky Chapter Meeting Map

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Written by Timothy Babb Monday, 19 September 2011 15:10

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Below is a map with the Kentucky District Meeting Locations.

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Helmet Laws

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Written by Timothy Babb Friday, 19 August 2011 14:47

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August 2011

  • Laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 20 states and the District of Columbia

  • Laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 27 states

  • There is no motorcycle helmet use law in 3 states (Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire)

  • Some bicyclists are required by law to wear a helmet in 21 states and the District of Columbia

  • There is no bicycle helmet use law in 29 states

The history of motorcycle helmet laws in the United States is characterized by change. In 1967, to increase motorcycle helmet use, the federal government required the states to enact helmet use laws in order to qualify for certain federal safety programs and highway construction funds. The federal incentive worked. By the early 1970s, almost all the states had universal motorcycle helmet laws. Michigan was the first state to repeal its law in 1968, beginning a pattern of repeal, reenactment, and amendment of motorcycle helmet laws. In 1976, states successfully lobbied Congress to stop the Department of Transportation from assessing financial penalties on states without helmet laws.

No state has a universal bicycle helmet law. Only 21 states and the District of Columbia have statewide bicycle helmet laws, and they apply only to young riders (often riders younger than 16). Local ordinances in a few other states require bicycle helmets for some or all riders.

Low-power cycle is a generic term used by the Institute to cover motor-driven cycles, mopeds, scooters, and various other 2-wheeled cycles excluded from the motorcycle definition. While state laws vary, a cycle with an engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and top speeds of 30 mph or less typically is considered a low-power cycle. Twenty-two states have motorcycle helmet laws that cover all low-power cycles. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have laws that cover some low-power cycles.

State Motorcycle
helmet use
law rating		 Motorcycle
helmet use
governs:		 Does the motorcycle
helmet law cover
all low-power cycles?		 Bicycle
helmet use
governs:
Alabama Good Good all riders yes   15 and younger  
Alaska Poor Poor 17 and younger1 yes   no law  
Arizona Poor Poor 17 and younger some   no law  
Arkansas Poor Poor 20 and younger yes   no law  
California Good Good all riders yes   17 and younger  
Colorado Poor Poor 17 and younger and passengers 17 and younger yes   no law  
Connecticut Poor Poor 17 and younger yes 15 and younger
Delaware Poor Poor 18 and younger2 some 17 and younger
District of Columbia Good Good all riders some 15 and younger
Florida Poor Poor 20 and younger3 some 15 and younger
Georgia Good Good all riders some 15 and younger
Hawaii Poor Poor 17 and younger some 15 and younger
Idaho Poor Poor 17 and younger some no law
Illinois Poor Poor no law no law no law
Indiana Poor Poor 17 and younger yes no law
Iowa Poor Poor no law no law no law
Kansas Poor Poor 17 and younger some no law
Kentucky Poor Poor 20 and younger4 some no law
Louisiana Good Good all riders yes 11 and younger
Maine Poor Poor 17 and younger5 some 15 and younger
Maryland Good Good all riders some 15 and younger
Massachusetts Good Good all riders yes 1–16 (riding with children younger than 1 prohibited)
Michigan Good Good all riders some no law
Minnesota Poor Poor 17 and younger6 yes no law
Mississippi Good Good all riders yes no law
Missouri Good Good all riders some no law
Montana Poor Poor 17 and younger some no law
Nebraska Good Good all riders yes no law
Nevada Good Good all riders some no law
New Hampshire Poor Poor no law no law 15 and younger
New Jersey Good Good all riders yes 16 and younger
New Mexico Poor Poor 17 and younger some 17 and younger
New York Good Good all riders some 1–13 (riding with children younger than 1 prohibited)
North Carolina Good Good all riders yes 15 and younger
North Dakota Poor Poor 17 and younger7 yes no law
Ohio Poor Poor 17 and younger8 yes no law
Oklahoma Poor Poor 17 and younger some no law
Oregon Good Good all riders yes 15 and younger
Pennsylvania Poor Poor 20 and younger9 some 11 and younger
Rhode Island Poor Poor 20 and younger10 some 15 and younger
South Carolina Poor Poor 20 and younger yes no law
South Dakota Poor Poor 17 and younger yes no law
Tennessee Good Good all riders yes 15 and younger
Texas Poor Poor 20 and younger11 some no law
Utah Poor Poor 17 and younger yes no law
Vermont Good Good all riders some no law
Virginia Good Good all riders some no law
Washington Good Good all riders yes no law
West Virginia Good Good all riders some 14 and younger
Wisconsin Poor Poor 17 and younger12 some no law
Wyoming Poor Poor 17 and younger some no law

1Alaska's motorcycle helmet use law covers passengers of all ages, operators younger than 18, and operators with instructional permits.

2In Delaware, every motorcycle operator or rider age 19 and older shall have in their possession a safety helmet approved by the Secretary.

3In Florida, the law requires that all riders younger than 21 years wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy.

4In Kentucky, the law requires that all riders younger than 21 years wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy. Motorcycle helmet laws in Kentucky also cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.

5Motorcycle helmet laws in Maine cover operators with instructional/learner's permits and operators in their first year of licensure. Maine's motorcycle helmet use law also covers passengers 17 years and younger and passengers if their operators are required to wear a helmet.

6Motorcycle helmet laws in Minnesota cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.

7North Dakota's motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers traveling with operators who are covered by the law.

8Ohio's motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first year of licensure and all passengers of operators who are covered by the law.

9Pennsylvania's motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first two years of licensure unless the operator has completed the safety course approved by PennDOT or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

10Rhode Island's motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers (regardless of age) and all operators during the first year of licensure (regardless of age).

11Texas exempts riders 21 years or older if they can either show proof of successfully completing a motorcycle operator training and safety course or can show proof of having a medical insurance policy. A peace officer may not stop or detain a person who is the operator of or a passenger on a motorcycle for the sole purpose of determining whether the person has successfully completed the motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan.

12Motorcycle helmet laws in Wisconsin cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.

RATINGS CRITERIA

  • Good   Good: all motorcycle riders must wear helmets

  • Poor   Poor: either no helmet use law or law covers only some riders

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Directions to First Christian Church

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Written by Timothy Babb Thursday, 03 March 2011 00:59

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Driving Directions - Stratton Community Center

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Written by Timothy Babb Monday, 08 November 2010 09:35

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The Wind Chill Factor

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Written by Timothy Babb Friday, 01 October 2010 23:48

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In our October 2010 meeting, Pat Coe advised us of Wind-Chill effects while riding. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. As we come near our Winter season, the chart below provides some eye-opening numbers.

Beginning November 2001, the National Weather Service implemented an updated Wind Chill Temperature index. One thing you may notice at the hotter end of the chart is that riding in heat doesn't actually cool you off with the wind, it actually feels hotter.

Wind Chill calculation: T(wc) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V0.16) + 0.4275T(V0.16)
where T(wc) is the Wind Chill in degrees F, V is the Wind Speed in MPH, and T is the temperature in degrees F.


Temperature (°F)
Speed (MPH)
105 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10
0 101 98 95 92 89 85 82 79 76 73 70 67 64 61 57 54 51 48 45 42 39 36 33 30
5 113 107 101 95 89 83 78 72 66 60 54 48 42 36 31 25 19 13 7 1 -5 -11 -16 -22
10 114 108 102 96 89 83 77 71 65 58 52 46 40 34 27 21 15 9 3 -4 -10 -16 -22 -26
15 115 109 102 96 89 83 77 70 64 57 51 45 38 32 25 19 13 6 0 -7 -13 -19 -26 -32
20 116 109 103 96 90 83 76 70 63 57 50 44 37 30 24 17 11 4 -2 -8 -15 -22 -29 -35
25 116 110 103 96 90 83 76 69 63 56 49 43 36 29 23 16 9 3 -4 -11 -17 -24 -31 -37
30 117 110 103 96 90 83 76 69 62 56 49 42 35 28 22 15 8 1 -5 -12 -19 -26 -33 -39
35 117 110 103 96 90 83 76 69 62 55 48 41 35 28 21 14 7 0 -7 -14 -21 -37 -34 -41
40 117 111 104 97 90 83 76 69 62 55 48 41 34 27 20 13 6 -1 -8 -15 -22 -29 -36 -43
45 118 111 104 97 90 83 76 69 61 54 47 40 33 26 19 12 5 -2 -9 -16 -23 -30 -37 -44
50 118 111 104 97 90 83 75 68 61 54 47 40 33 26 19 12 4 -3 -10 -17 -24 -31 -38 -45
55 118 111 104 97 90 83 75 68 61 54 47 40 32 25 18 11 4 -3 -11 -18 -25 -32 -39 -46
60 119 111 104 97 90 82 75 68 61 54 46 39 32 25 17 10 3 -4 -11 -19 -26 -33 -40 -48
65 119 112 104 97 90 82 75 68 61 53 46 39 32 24 17 10 2 -5 -12 -19 -27 -34 -41 -49
70 119 112 104 97 90 82 75 68 60 53 46 39 31 24 16 9 2 -6 -13 -20 -27 -35 -42 -49
75 119 112 104 97 90 82 75 68 60 53 46 38 31 23 16 9 1 -6 -13 -21 -28 -36 -43 -50
80 119 112 105 97 90 82 75 68 60 53 45 38 30 23 16 8 1 -7 -14 -21 -29 -36 -44 -51
85 120 112 105 97 90 82 75 67 60 52 45 38 30 23 15 8 0 -7 -15 -22 -30 -37 -44 -52
90 120 112 105 97 90 82 75 67 60 52 45 37 30 22 15 7 0 -8 -15 -23 -30 -38 -45 -53
95 120 112 105 97 90 82 75 67 60 52 45 37 29 22 14 7 -1 -8 -16 -23 -31 -38 -46 -53
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Driving Directions to Claudia Sanders

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Written by Timothy Babb Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:44

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History of Shelby County

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Written by Timothy Babb Tuesday, 27 July 2010 14:31

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Shelbyville Main Street Old Shelbyville Main Street

Shelbyville is a city in  Shelby County, KY , United States. It was founded on land donated by William Shannon in 1792 and named for Kentucky's first governor,  Isaac Shelby . The population was 10,085 at the  2000 Census , and estimated at 11,507 in 2009. It is the  County Seat of Shelby County, located in nearly the center of the county.


The community was founded in 1792. Located near a route from Louisville to Frankfort, Kentucky , Shelbyville grew to a population of 262 by 1800. For much of its early history, most residents were employed directly in support of the surrounding agriculture-based economy.

On August 24, 1864 a group of Confederate soldiers attacked the courthouse, attempting to seize a cache of weapons there. They were fought off by locals, killing three of the soldiers in the process. The town later supported Union efforts under Gen. John Palmer to track down Confederate guerrillas in surrounding counties.

Following the Civil War , as surrounding agriculture became more profitable, the town expanded faster than it had at any time since the early days, and many large, more ornate buildings were built downtown, especially after a large fire in 1909. The oldest remaining banks were also organized during this time. The late 19th century also saw a public water system, electricity and libraries brought to the town.

Shelbyville was connected by railroad to Anchorage, Kentucky in 1870, which connected them to Louisville and other cities through what would become the Louisville & Nashville Railroad . Interstate 64 was built two miles south in 1960, and helped the area become more industrialized, including three industrial parks on the west side of town. The population increased too, from 4,525 in 1960 to over 10,000 by the year 2000.

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GWRRA Rider Education Levels Program

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Written by Timothy Babb Monday, 26 July 2010 09:23

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Explanation of the GWRRA Rider Education Levels Program

Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV

Level I: Safety by Commitment - The first big step to success
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Level I of the Rider Education Program is also referred to as Safe Miles. It represents the commitment of the Rider and/or the Co-Rider to practice safe motorcycle operation whenever they operate their motorcycle.

Safety is a state of mind which can only be attained through total commitment. Every successful accomplishment begins with a commitment to reach the intended objective. This is true of the Rider Education Program and includes a promise to learn for the sake of Rider, Co-Rider, friends and family, and others on the road.

Though there is no mileage requirement to enter Level I, the commitment to safe riding is tracked by the number of accident free miles since joining GWRRA. Accident free miles are accumulated in 5,000 mile increments and may be updated at yearly intervals. Requirement: Verbal commitment to ride safely at all times. No cost to sign up. Patches available at $6.00 per participant Receive: "Safe Miles" patch, Rider (or Co-rider) Rocker, and mileage pin.

Level 2: Safety by Education

RED-level-2Level II of the REP is also referred to as Tour Rider.  It represents the commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to be safer motorcycle riders by taking approved motorcycle riding courses at regular intervals.

GWRRA has chosen several educational training programs for the Riders and Co-Riders such as the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) programs, the United Sidecar Association course, the CSC (Canadian Safety Council) programs, and the GWRRA's Advanced Riding courses and Parking Lot Practice programs.  (See note in the Rider Education Manual on PLP.)

Completing these courses provides the foundation and skills for your quest to be a safe motorcycle rider.  All recognized programs with the exception of the PLP are taught by qualified and Nationally certified instructors. PLPs use our Facilitators to administer the program,

For the Co-Rider, we have provided an excellent seminar and “Two Up” programs to assist in their role in the safety aspect of motorcycle riding.

Motorcycle education goes "hand in hand" with commitment. The "on bike" education by MSF, USCA, CSC and GWRRA for the Rider and Co-Rider and the "off bike" education designed specifically for the Co-Rider, provide a very effective approach to motorcycle safety.  This is when a REP participant truly begins to understand what the Level I commitment means and sees the value in the program.

Requirement: Rider - a Certified Rider Course with 5,000 safe miles. Co-Rider - certified Co-rider Seminar or 2-up Rider Course

No cost to sign up. Patches available at $5.00 per participant

Receive: "Red Triangle" patch for either Rider or Co-rider signifying Level II participant.

Level III: Safety by Preparedness

RED-level-3Level III of the REP is also referred to as Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider.  It represents the commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to be prepared in the event of an accident to give aid and possibly save lives.  This is done by being knowledgeable in First Aid or CPR and carrying a first aid kit on their motorcycle at all times.

It would be wonderful if we could achieve the coveted goal of zero accidents, however, we know realistically, accidents will happen.  Because of this, it is important to be fully prepared to lend aid to unfortunate accident victims.  It is important to always be prepared to save a life. Level III of the Rider Education Program was developed to deal with such circumstances by recognizing and encouraging proper First Aid or CPR training.  CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), has been used to save many lives.  Being trained to render CPR or First Aid is a tremendous asset to those the REP participant will come in contact with daily.

Requirement: Current in Level ll and have taken either First Aid or CPR training

No cost to sign up. Patches available at $4.00 per participant

Receive: "Certified Tour Rider" or "Certified Co-Rider" patch

Level IV: Safety by Enhanced Commitment & Preparedness

RED-level-4Level IV is the most prestigious of the REP levels and is referred to as Master Tour Rider/Co-Rider.  It represents the highest commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to safe riding and preparedness.  This commitment is shown by a demonstrated history of safe miles and current certification in both First Aid and CPR..  These Master Tour Riders/Co-Riders are the finest example to everyone of the highest commitment to safe motorcycle operation and preparedness.

Level IV of the REP, the Master Tour Rider, was designed for those special caring individuals who desire to "be all they can be" with regards to motorcycle safety.  The requirements are more stringent than Level III and require a greater commitment.  These individuals are caring, trained and prepared with the experience to back them up.  It is realized Level IV is not for everyone, but for those who desire to be of greater service to their fellow man, it is the correct prescription.

Why desire to be a Level IV Master Tour Rider?  It's a worthy goal.  Being prepared to save a life is a high calling indeed!  These individuals are shining examples to the rest of the GWRRA membership.  Others aspire to practice the same commitment as displayed by those who have attained Level IV.  For that reason, because these individuals are  ambassadors to the members at all levels, GWRRA provides a special gathering to celebrate the Master Tour Rider commitment each year at the District Rally, Region D Rally and Wing Ding.

Requirement: Current in Level lll for one year and have taken both First Aid and CPR training. Have 25,000 Safe Miles and must be committed to riding with "Proper Riding Gear" at all times.

Cost: $35.00 for each participant (Black and Gold patch is available for another $8.00)

Receive: "Special Triangular" patch with dark blue border and your individual Master number embroidered on it.

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