Walter's latest e-mail reminds me that the RonsWear line of Gold Digger Repellant clothing and accessories will be a big seller with Ron Wannabees. That story will require another page and pictures.

Oop, there is no adequate supply of RideLikeRon GoldDiggerRepellant clothing. It cannot be mass produced and once Ron is ready to discard it, not even the homeless will take it. (Yes! That is the literal truth.) Nonetheless, there is now available one official RideLikeRon light blue coveralls. These coveralls are guaranteed fully sun-bleached and thread bare. Many yards of mending thread have been included at no extra charge although the machine patching in the rear was done by Linda instead of Ron. Thanks Linda. Rush that order for coveralls before the holes in the knees turn them into coverall cut-offs. A reprieve. Iron on patches will buy another couple of months of life for those coveralls. It is way too late to order official RideLikeRon Holey Socks from Danny. Several pair were posted in early January, but Danny says they didn't make it out of the Post Office in Houston.

Don't be fooled. Authentic RideLikeRonWear will have extensive hand stitching throughout.

John says that Bodycote.com website doesn't allow links, but this one works.

Backpacking tips will need a separate page, but this is hint number one.

..Fold your groundcloth to fit Entirely underneath the tent. If you see groundcloth peeking out from underneath the tent, so will any rain that falls and you'll awaken in a puddle. Oops.

Riding sense takes a while to develop. Let's pray that you live long enough to develop it.

..Practice a panic stop at least once a year, preferably early in the riding year. Correctly done you hit both brakes and the clutch abruptly and simultaneously. Practice as if your life depends on it.

..When one deer crosses in front of you, look for the second & third. I saw eight deer while riding throughout the night in mid-January in Alabama on Interstates 65 & 85. The closest was at the very edge of the pavement. More amusing was the coyote that skittered across the roadway 100 yards ahead of me.

RSB fix needed: This should be a separate page for better navigation.

SleepLikeRon Where to camp out for the evening?

There is no need to look for a place to sleep until evening when the light is fading. I just enjoy riding and don't see a reason to stop as long as there is scenery to be seen. On a good day you can see a dozen gorgeous sunsets. It is too dark when barbwire fences become invisible. When you get to sleep at dusk, it is easy to get up before dawn.

..National Forests are my favorite places followed by other public lands and semi-public places.

In a national forest you can sleep about anywhere. Some forests in California have baracades across all the access roads, but elsewhere you can ride back into the forest on a road until you find a good camping spot.

..Always look for signs of parties when you pick a place to sleep. If you see fresh beer cans, litter and tire tracks, go elsewhere.

..Usually there is only one animal to be afraid of: man (although Yellowstone and Glacier Parks have Grizzlies). It is NOT necessary to pick a spot where you can sleep until early morning twilight.

..Pick a spot without anyone seeing you where no headlights will make areflective flash from the motorcycle mirrors, headlight, reflectors, or chrome. After all, you want a restful night, not a worrisome one.

..Cover the motorcycle with a dull, non-reflective vehicle cover to keep the headlight, mirrors, reflectors and chrome from attracting attention. Oh, another piece of RideLikeRon gear is now available - just such a cover, incredibly sun bleached and mended throughout with standard issue quality duct tape.

..Consider whether approaching headlights on high beam will spotlight the motorcycle. Walk back to the roadway and watch as cars pass to see whether the bike is visible, especially to high beams.

..Highway rest areas are not safe as they attract too many unscrupulous people.

..Another safety tip is to pick your sleeping spot a small distance from the motorcycle. If anyone does see the motorcycle, the lights and noise of their discovery will likely awaken you before you are seen.

..Do you NEED recouperative rest? If you may sleep in late, the spot better be private. Today I looked at several churches, but it is Wednesday night, so there may be prayer meeting, especially among Baptists and Methodists. Similarly school athletic fields are usually good, but not for sleeping late. The spot of choice was a pathway into a small woods off an access road to some gas lines. The access road was visible from US 79 and the pumps were within walking distance of Tractor Supply, but the pathway was blocked by stumps and overgrown with thorny vines. It showed no signs of parties or hunting (cans, bags, shells, etc). This was a perfect place and was so good that I left my camp set up there for two more nights.

..Do you need to set up a tent, either for rain (or fog) or for insects (& snakes)? My MSR tent is very small and light, but the Skeeter Defeater is even smaller and lighter.

..Will you awaken before dawn? Your choices are much wider.

..Outdoor activity is much greater in the summertime and in Hispanic populated areas. It is best to avoid cities where there is a large Hispanic population or when looking for a sleeping spot in summer.

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