Welcome to Gold Coast Riders

Members,

Welcome aboard, my name is Greg Mathes; I am the Club President for the Gold Coast Honda Rider’s Club, sponsored by Rick Case Honda.  Basically we are a group of riders who enjoy getting together and riding.  We have cruisers, Gold Wings, and some sport bikes ride with us.  Also, we are not limited to just Hondas.  All brands of motorcycles are welcome.  When I formed this club a couple years ago, I wanted something where everyone could feel welcome and not threatened by club rank or politics.  I think you will find our club both open to newcomers and a place where everybody knows your name for the old timers.  We only ask that you ride safe and sober.

            Most clubs have regularly scheduled meetings to talk about rides.  Rather then talk about where we are going to ride, I prefer to just ride.  I rely on the membership to make me aware of what is going on, what they want to do, etc.  I put this information out with information on the upcoming ride, where, when, etc via email and on this website. 

            Anyway, we try to have one or two club rides a month.  During the summer months, it’s one, and the winter months I like to schedule more.  We normally meet and depart from Rick Case Honda Powerhouse.  But always read the email regarding the meeting point.  We try to leave on time.  So if an email says side-stands up at 8:00 am sharp, you can normally expect us to be leaving at 8:00am.  I try to schedule our return as close as possible to the promised time.

            I will actually have a club meeting about two to four times a year.  Especially when there is a special event upcoming, examples would be the annual Ride for Kids fundraiser.  Also, I am a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach.  I try and teach a free Group Riding Course two to three times a year.  If you have never ridden with a group before, I highly recommend attending.  It’s fun and informative

            Yearly membership is only $25.00.  Where does this money go you ask?  A portion of it will go to the Ride for Kids benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (www.rideforkids.org ).  A portion is used for our club charter with the National Honda Rider’s Club of America (HRCA) and the reminder is put into a club account to be spent on club activities as the club decides.

            By registering with the club, you will receive all future emails regarding group rides and events.  Always check your email just before a ride.  If a ride is going to be cancelled because of weather, I will send out the notice 45-60 minutes before the ride.  If you ever have any questions, please email me at Jgmathes@bellsouth.net.  

           As an added plus to club membership, Rick Case Honda Powerhouse is offering an additional 10% off parts/accessories on Wednesdays when you wear your club shirt or patch.  That equates to 20% off when you add you’re Rick Case Reward Points.  A major purchase just one time will pay for your club membership and more. 

Ride Safe,

Greg Mathes
Gold Coast Honda Rider’s Club