I joined COG a month or so after purchasing a new Concours in 1998 at the recommendation of a co-worker who was already a member. One day I passed another Connie going the other way when I was about a mile or so from home. Several turns later I was home and in the garage. As I took off my helmet and turned around, I saw the same bike I passed minutes ago. We got to talking and hit it off. He lives in town and is still a close friend. In 1999 we attended my first regional COG rally in Kingston, NY. Met 30 or so other members. I was the new guy, but was made to feel right at home. I am still friendly with many of the folks I met there.
That was the beginning for me. In the next year I hosted a ride and attended another rally. The next year I volunteered to be an AAD and with a few others helped host a regional rally in Connecticut. What a great feeling it was to be part of bringing members together. I met many friends I never met before. I was sucked in big time and a few years later I became AD. Thirteen years later I am still here. Many more friendships have been forged, and many miles ridden.
Several of my closest COG friends are founding members of the club... others have been members only a few years... I enjoy seeing each of them at the regional events. I am looking forward to seeing others I have met from around the country at the national rally in Vermont.
What's your story?
That was the beginning for me. In the next year I hosted a ride and attended another rally. The next year I volunteered to be an AAD and with a few others helped host a regional rally in Connecticut. What a great feeling it was to be part of bringing members together. I met many friends I never met before. I was sucked in big time and a few years later I became AD. Thirteen years later I am still here. Many more friendships have been forged, and many miles ridden.
Several of my closest COG friends are founding members of the club... others have been members only a few years... I enjoy seeing each of them at the regional events. I am looking forward to seeing others I have met from around the country at the national rally in Vermont.
What's your story?