Ride to End Polio

Rotary Club of Motorcycling Rotarians and Rotary Club of Memorial Spring Branch 

2023 Motorcycle Ride to “End Polio Now”
Saturday, April 22, 2023

Our motorcycle ride is a fun activity for all motorcycle riders to ride through parts of Rotary 
District 5890 in order to raise money to End Polio Now.
Our goal is to help raise at least $5,000.00 for the Rotary International Campaign to End Polio 
Now.
On the road there is no ride “leader”. You are totally responsible for your own safety and correct 
operation of your motorcycle. You must use your own judgement and be prepared to deal with road, 
traffic, and weather hazards.
On the highway there is no prescribed ride formation. For safety you should keep about 3-5 seconds 
behind the rider in front of you, but not fall so far behind that the Navigator loses sight of you.
In towns, close up separation and ride in staggered formation, to minimize the chance of the group 
being split by a traffic light. If you are caught by a light, stop; don’t risk running a light to 
stay with the riders ahead of you. They will ride slowly or pull over and wait for you to catch up.
Be responsible for the rider in back of you. If you see him/her slowing down or caught in a traffic 
light, you slow down. That way the group doesn't leave anybody behind.
Passing other riders and cars is OK if done safely and courteously. Pass when YOU judge the 
conditions are safe. Think independently. Avoid passing just because the person ahead did. It may 
no longer be safe. Don’t pass another rider in the same lane and it is best if the rider ahead 
knows you are passing.
If you are going to leave your group before the planned end of the ride, make sure the Navigator 
knows your plan so he won’t go looking for you.
We look forward to all our participants having a great time!

Registration deadline: April 20, 2023

For questions or concerns or to volunteer, contact
Vice President Rotary Club of Motorcycling Rotarians Ute Schneider
+713-503-9292 or per eMail endpolionow.mcride@gmail.com .