Dry Club or Not?

[PaladinLV]

TOTALLY AGREE

As past Director of Southern Nevada HOG I can say that the vast majority of HOG Chapters (if not all) are DRY. Meaning during the ride no adult beverage. If an overnighter, once we stop . . . party time, but DURING the ride (including pit stops) NO! Additionally, anyone partaking an adult beverage during the ride is politely told they can not continue with us during THAT ride.

There will always be some that are offended by this policy, but for the good of the majority, it's not only wise, but the only choice.

AJ

We have a chapter of SRA here in Sacramento and we have made the decision that we would be a "Dry Club", ie we don't allow the consumption of alcohol on any of our Club Sanctioned Rydes. I am totally in favor of this as I don't want anything clouding my mind while I am ryding, and I recall the scenery much better that way. I have my cocktail when the motorcycle is put away! This has caused some issue with some members and I was wondering, how do other clubs out ther handle this? Is alcohol consumption tolerated out there? Do you I force any kind of limits if you are not dry? I would be interested in your responses.

Thanks,

 

[PaladinLV]

Ann,
Might I suggest the adjective DOT to the noun helmets!

AJ

Pirate, I think that you guys have the most organized SRA club and I commend you for having this rule. Nevada just changed the classification of a Spyder from a motorcycle to a tri-mobile. Tri-mobiles in NV are not required to have a motorcycle endorsement or to wear a helmet. I am seriously considering changing our SRA bylaws to require all riders wear helmets and proper riding gear on club rides and that newcomers be required to pass some sort of skills test. The issue of drinking has never come up on any of our rides and I can honestly say that I have never seen one of our members order a drink when we have stopped. Sometimes we meet for dinner and I think some may have had drinks then but we are not riding to or from these dinners as a group.

I guess it boils down to do your members want to follow this rule or not, and if not, then they should be removed from the club.

 

[Bob Denman]

This rider hasn't been invited to the ride; has he? :shocked:

for the record; the image was staged...

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Damn

This rider hasn't been invited to the ride; has he? :shocked:

for the record; the image was staged...

You found my old college pic!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: You went there also?? :clap::bowdown:

 

[pegasus1300]

I belong to a dry club. It is stated right up front in our invitation to new members when they ask about joining and again if they actually do join.Our club has a religious affiliation (voluntary not official) that does not condone the use of alcohol and when anyone rides with us member or not we ask them to ride by our rules while they are with us.In 25 years we have not had a problem with that. There have been a few who do not subscribe to our beliefs but ride with us anyway because of the dry attitude. We try not to be dogmatic or mean or unfriendly and we aren't going to argue with you the finer points of temperance and abstinence. Our belief system is what it is and the club is organized along the lines of that system. Most people understand that and make decisions accordingly.

 

[Rockwall]

No alcohol on rides is in our Club's bylaws and that is just the way it is. Everyone accepts it and that's it.

 

[IGETAROUND]

We do not drink and ride and don't like to be around those that do. The local Harley shop has free beer Saturdays, lots of drinking and I still can't believe that they feel it is ok to have everyone ride in, liquor them all up and then send them back out on the road. Bike nights there are basically the same except the beer isn't free.

I knew there was some trick involved to get people to buy a Harley:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Spyder Tony]

Pirate, I think that you guys have the most organized SRA club and I commend you for having this rule.

Ann...as President of the Sac Chapter, I want to thank you for the kind words. Yes, the rule rubs some the wrong way, but 95% comply with no issue whatsoever. I consume alcohol...but not on Chapter rides. I am fine not having a beer for a few hours, until I get home. The object is to ride and have fun...both of which I can do without alcohol. I have refunded dues paid to those who cannot abide by the rules...but it is a rarity.

 

[PistonBlown]

Firstly just to say that I hold a "Liquor Licence Controller Qualification", this means I can be the manager/owner of an on-licence or off-licences premise. So the points are based on NZ certification:

• Any amount of alcohol will affect you.
• The body can normally break down one unit* of alcohol per hour. However this can vary and depends on a lot of other factors (size, health, How much food you've eaten, medication, etc).
• Eating before or during drinking will help this process a little - though this is partly because it tends to cuts down consumption.
• Drinking coffee, cold showers, sleeping etc will not speed up this process. Only time lowers your level of intoxication.
• Even if all alcohol has left your system your reactions are still adversely affected until you've also slept.
• If you drink alcohol regularly then there may be less indication of intoxication (i.e. you may feel/appear sober). However your ability to react to unexpected events will still be affected.

* Unit in this case being roughly:

• 1 x 25mg (0.8 US oz) Spirit
• 1/2 to 1/3 a pint of beer or Cider
• 1 to 2/3 a stubbie (330ml bottle) of beer
• 1/2 to 1/3 of a glass of wine

Personally I will never ride a motorbike if I've had a drink, I just don't feel comfortable doing so even if I feel sober. I will have pint of beer and drive a car but only if it's:

• At least 2 hours after drinking and I've consumed food
• At least 3 hours after drinking

However I don't have a problem with others riding/driving if they feel comfortable doing so, are under the limit and are in lower part of category 1 (as part of my original training I learnt how to categorise 4 levels of intoxication)

With the groups I ride with the unwritten rule seems to be no drinking on the run, at the end of the run some people may have a drink - as everyone then heads home in different directions that has no impact on other riders.

 

[Bfromla]

:agree:
It's not the alcohol; it's the mis-use of it...

:cheers::shemademe_smilie::barf:
Some people cant (just be happy)& can ruin it for the rest of us. Fyi not in AA but last taste was new years 2011 b4 I was injured by a DUI crook. Long story but they in jail & im enjoying all I can. :doorag::bbq:No alcohol needed just:spyder2:

 

[jwood4242]

Driving impaired

What a great post! I love this discussion.

My 2 cents worth to all the impairment concerned people, read your prescription drug information before you get to harsh on someone for drinking 1 or 2 beers. There are so many prescription drug impaired people on the road that it's really scary:yikes::yikes: not to mention other commonly used drugs.

Don't get me wrong, when I ride I don't drink alcohol and I don't' like going with a group that rides from one bar to the next. I ride because I love to ride.

I get a little aggravated wen someone gets on the no alcohol kick after taking their valium, Prozac, or of course their lortab thinking it's okay because it's prescribed by a Dr. The day is rightfully coming when prescription drug impairment will be treated the same as alcohol impairment while operating a motor vehicle.

 

[PistonBlown]

What a great post! I love this discussion.

My 2 cents worth to all the impairment concerned people, read your prescription drug information before you get to harsh on someone for drinking 1 or 2 beers. There are so many prescription drug impaired people on the road that it's really scary:yikes::yikes: not to mention other commonly used drugs.

Don't get me wrong, when I ride I don't drink alcohol and I don't' like going with a group that rides from one bar to the next. I ride because I love to ride.

I get a little aggravated wen someone gets on the no alcohol kick after taking their valium, Prozac, or of course their lortab thinking it's okay because it's prescribed by a Dr. The day is rightfully coming when prescription drug impairment will be treated the same as alcohol impairment while operating a motor vehicle.

Funny enough I was going to mention that in my earlier post but decided not to. Since 2009 in NZ it's been illegal to drive impaired by drugs - even legally prescribed drugs.

 

[Centurion]

What a great post! I love this discussion.

My 2 cents worth to all the impairment concerned people, read your prescription drug information before you get to harsh on someone for drinking 1 or 2 beers. There are so many prescription drug impaired people on the road that it's really scary:yikes::yikes: not to mention other commonly used drugs.

Don't get me wrong, when I ride I don't drink alcohol and I don't' like going with a group that rides from one bar to the next. I ride because I love to ride.

I get a little aggravated wen someone gets on the no alcohol kick after taking their valium, Prozac, or of course their lortab thinking it's okay because it's prescribed by a Dr. The day is rightfully coming when prescription drug impairment will be treated the same as alcohol impairment while operating a motor vehicle.

:agree:. It is likely that many of these folk also ride wearing little to no protective gear but think that is a perfectly safe and OK personal decision that doesn't potentially impact other drivers. I have even seen posts recently about why t-shirts, Bermuda shorts and tennis shoes are perfectly fine for summer riding, lol?????...... I have been hit by flying road debris at speed and it hurts even while wearing protective gear but I maintained complete control. Seems like we have a lot of "holier than thoughs" when it comes to safety. No gear-fine, prescription drugs-sure, a glass of beer over lunch-you're a menace to society. :roflblack: Look we all make are own decisions and we must live with the consequences to include being held accountable in court in the afterlife. live and let live or as they say in NH, live free or die!

 

[arntufun]

I'm think going to start a riding club and charge people to join and pocket the money from the dues. ....... Then, I'm going to make a laundry list of "LAWS" that you will have to abide by . .... :roflblack:

It amazes me that people are falling for this money grab by joining these clubs....................... Newsflash folks, getting together for a ride doesn't cost anything.

Lamont even gives you a free group section right here on Spyderlovers just for it !!!!!!!! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Well; you CAN carry a whole lot more beer in that Auto-Cycle... :roflblack:
The stolen money will no doubt, go to a "Hopsy" use!

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

alcohol - drugs- drugs - alcohol. i don't care why you are impaired i just would like not to be riding with or near you.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yup! :agree:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

I'm think going to start a riding club and charge people to join and pocket the money from the dues. ....... Then, I'm going to make a laundry list of "LAWS" that you will have to abide by . .... :roflblack:

It amazes me that people are falling for this money grab by joining these clubs....................... Newsflash folks, getting together for a ride doesn't cost anything.

Lamont even gives you a free group section right here on Spyderlovers just for it !!!!!!!! :thumbup:

I am a bit confused, not too sure what you are referring to a Money grab. I pay less than $2.00 per month, and have access to a great group of people, safety tips, 40 to 50 free rydes a year and that's it! I know you must be thinking of the CAR club, or was it a DUNE BUGGY club that YOU belong too:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:. Anyway whatever you drive, not a good idea to be consuming alcohol while operating it.:yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Randy just stops in, to try and raise some blood pressures... :banghead:
Ignore him... he'll disappear for a while. :thumbup:

Randy,
We love ya; but c'mon...