Welcome to the Ride

The members of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter #2075 are made up of riders and Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from all walks of life and skill levels. The primary task of any motorcycle safety program is to ensure that new riders and skilled riders alike can safely participate in all activities together. Secondarily, the safety personnel should be able to offer the membership the most up-to-date safety information on motorcycle pre-ride checks, environmental concerns, as well as advanced rider training.

The NW Arkansas HOG Chapter # 2075 is very fortunate to have 4 MSF /Riders Edge Instructors as active members. Two of these instructors are active Police Motorcycle Operators with over 20 years of combined Law Enforcement riding experience. Our former Safety Officer is also a National Certified Police Motorcycle Instructor. Wow with this kind of experience at our resource and their dedication to this chapter your Safety team can address the needs of any level of riding necessary.

To ensure your Chapter Rides are safe your Road Captains have many hours of training they must pass such as, Classroom instruction, Road Training, Skilled Riders Course, Advanced Riders Course (optional), and CPR before they can become a Road Captain for this chapter. Their dedication to accomplishing this training and to this chapter is an essential key to our successful safety program.

I personally have been riding for over 30 years, everything from Sport bikes (crotch rockets) rode professional Motocross in the early 80's for a few years, to my ultimate riding experience the HARLEY. As a Former Police Officer I know the value of training and I commit to you as a member of this chapter the same dedication in ensuring the safety and level of training this chapter has received, and will receive in the future as this chapter grows.

The bottom line is, we take your safety very seriously and want you to have the most enjoyable experience possible.

Welcome to the ride!

Steve McGregor
Safety Officer
Northwest Arkansas Harley Owners Group #2075
Pig Trail Harley Davidson

 Ride Guide

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 Safe Rider Skills Program

H.O.G. members are eligible for tuition reimbursement in the form of a coupon for up to $50 for the successful completion of an accredited Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider training course, including Riders Edge courses.

Pig Trail Harley Davidson/Buell offers the Rider's Edge Skilled Rider Course onsite a reduced rate to local chapter H.O.G members for $50. Contact the safety officer to check course availability. This course is mandatory for Road Captains. Certification is good for 2 years from the previous completition date.

Official Safe Rider Skills program guidelines are available in your H.O.G. Membership Manual or at the H.O.G. Members web site.

To get your coupon, patch and pin your paperwork must be submitted to H.O.G. within three months of the course completion date and must include:

• Completed Safe Rider Skills form (Also available from the safety officer or the H.O.G. Members web site).
• Copy of your receipt for the course.
• Copy of MSF course competition card indicating successful completion of the course.

Make sure you include the local Chapter Name and Number. If 12 or more chapter members take the class during a year, the chapter will receive a recognition plaque and mention in H.O.G. Tales.

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Suggest a Ride

If you have a suggestion for a ride, download this form and submit it to the Activities Officer at the next member's meeting. Be sure to include the name and location of the destination, your name and any comments you may have. Please keep in mind that the rides are scheduled several months in advance and the destinations are reviewed for suitability before being scheduled. Suitability requires that a destination have the ability to handle a large group and provide safe, adequate motorcycle parking. Other factors such as distance, road conditions, weather, time-of-day, day-of-week, and difficulty of ride are also considered.

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