About Us
NSB HOG
P.O. Box 161
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
New Smyrna Beach HOG Chapter is an independent chapter of the Harley Owners Group, sponsored by Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson.
We are a family-oriented, non-political organization whose goal is to “Ride and Have Fun.” It’s a slogan we really take to heart, and members are welcome to participate in a variety of weekly rides to various destinations – click HERE for our rides and event calendar.
A shared love of riding our Harley-Davidson motorcycles brings with it a sense of camaraderie that can’t be beat! Come join us on a ride and find out what makes New Smyrna Beach HOG such a fun group!
What to Expect When You Ride With The New Smyrna Beach HOG Chapter
While many of us have ridden together before, we are always adding new members, have switched to a
different bike or trike, or may have been off the road for a while. Any one or more of these make this
important reading for everyone.
Before the Ride information:
- With few exceptions, our rides depart from the Winn Dixie Parking Lot on Old Mission Rd just north of SR44 and end at the destination unless the Road Captain decides otherwise.
- Some rides may show a secondary pick-up point such as in Deland.
- Make sure you arrive before the start time for the Pre-Ride Briefing with a full tank of gas.
- Sign in with the Road Captain when you arrive. Non-members (guests) must sign a liability release.
- Minors must have a liability release signed by their parent or legal guardian.
- No exceptions.
The Basics:
- Rides are led by a Road Captain, with another Road Captain riding at the end of the pack as a “Sweep”. If available, additional Road Captains may be disbursed in the middle of the group.
- We ride in a staggered formation with trikes on the right side of the lane and bikes on the left to improve everyone’s view of the road. Any additional bikes or trikes will continue riding staggered. For additional safety, ride with 2 seconds between your bike and the nearest one in front of you. Make sure you stay on your side of the lane.
- If you encounter a problem, please pull over completely out of the traffic lane and the sweep will stop and assist you. Everyone else will continue. Stopping in the roadway puts everyone in danger.
- Use your turn signals. During a lane change, follow the bike in front of you. Do not change early. A good lane change is one where the group looks like a snake. Do not change lanes just because you see a turn signal in front of you.
- At times, a rider will use hand signals to point out potential problems on the road. Make sure you pass the signal to those behind you.
- Road captains communicate by CB radio (channel 1), and members with CB-equipped bikes are encouraged to use them as well. Of course, we use hand signals and turn signals, too.
- We ride the posted speed limit and observe all traffic laws. Blocking roads or intersections to let bikes pass is not permitted and may be against the law.
- As per national HOG policy, the consumption of alcohol or other mind-altering substances before or during a ride is strictly prohibited. That includes both the rider and the passenger. Your safety and the safety of other riders is of paramount importance. Additionally, any such substance use can cause the group to lose HOG’s liability insurance coverage.
- After the ride, you are free to pick your own route back. Normally there’s an informal ride back to the starting location. Let a Road Captain know if you’d like to ride back with someone.
- Ride within your comfort level and communicate any concerns you have with a Road Captain. If you aren’t comfortable with your position in the group, let the Road Captain know and he will try to accommodate you.
New Smyrna Beach HOG Chapter #530701. P.O. 161, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170
Officers
Director:
Glen Abbott
Glen bought his first Harley-Davidson – a Heritage Softail – in 1994, but he has been riding motorcycles since 1973. He currently rides a 2018 Ultra Limited 115th Anniversary Edition, and also owns a Sportster and a LiveWire. Glen has been a freelance contributing writer for Harley-Davidson’s Enthusiast Magazine since 2009 (when it was called HOG Magazine), and before that wrote for a variety of motorcycle and travel publications. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States on Harley-Davidsons, and among his favorite places to ride are the wide-open spaces of the western U.S.
Assistant Director:
Tom Saylor
Secretary:
John Postle
Treasurer:
Butch Frye
Head Road Captain:
Mike Golding
Mike has been fortunate enough to be involved with Harley Davidson motorcycles since 1984. At first it was strictly from a business standpoint, but once the time was right, he started riding. He has been a National HOG Member since 2002. As a Charter Member of New Smyrna HOG, he’s proud to be an active member since the chapter was first formed. As Head Road Captain for the past few years, he’ll be the first to tell you that he is fortunate to work with a great group of Road Captains that make sure members have plenty of opportunities to ride. The Road Captain Group takes great pride that we have more rides in a week than some chapters do in a month.
Safety Officer:
Bruce Crewe
Bruce started riding in 1965 around Niagara Falls, N.Y. His tastes in motorcycles have matured from a two-stroke 175 to his 18th bike, and his fourth Ultra, a 2017. He has been a HOG member since 1994 and NSB HOG safety officer since 2010. Bruce and his wife, Dee have ridden together in every state in the contiguous U.S. As an avid motorcyclist, and a retired VA physician, he strives to help every rider enjoy their journey and arrive safely at their destination. Ride Safe, Ride Hard, Ride Long!!
Sunshine:
Julie Stokes
Membership:
Laura Ramias
Webmaster/Editor:
Skip Brannan
Activities:
Chuck Fithen
Goodwill Ambassador:
Liz Showers
Ladies of Harley:
Katie Stuber
Director :
John Postle
Asst. Director :
Sam Showers
Secretary :
Terry Roberts
Treasurer :
Butch Frye
Safety :
Bruce Crewe
Head RC :
Mike Golding
Sunshine :
Julie Stokes
Membership :
Terry Seacrist
Activities:
Paul Chieco
Goodwill Ambassador:
Liz Showers
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