News from Triumph of Tacoma, Washington

Hi, This newsletter feels a little grim because of its content so if you only want happy news I would suggest you hit the delete button now. As motorcyclists, we all assume risk as part of the sport and try to stay as safe as possible. Sometimes too many factors build up and things happen in life, but a great part of motorcycling is the closeness of the motorcycle community and our willingness to support one another. DAWN - Many of you have met Dawn who is in our shop a lot. She shattered both bones in her lower leg while dirtbike riding and she will need multiple surgeries and months to recover fully. Drop by and sign a card to cheer her on! She also signed up for the June 5th Advanced Street Skills class for the discounted $265.50 versus the regular price of $295.00. If you're interested in filling her spot, please let me know as soon as possible. SATURDAY RIDE - In yesterday's newspaper, I saw the "Harrison Memorial Ride" which will raise donations for the funeral expenses for the five children that were killed in their Graham home. It is organized by a fellow motorcyclist. If you are interested in participating, meet at Denny's at 10 a.m. for breakfast or at the shop at 11 a.m. to ride. We will wind our way to Orting by noon and the 20 mile charity ride will begin at 2 p.m. Please RSVP so I can give the restaurant a heads up and prepare for the ride to Orting accordingly. Thank you. BE SAFE - This morning on the news they reported that four motorcyclists have been killed in WA in the last TWO WEEKS!!! Yikes!! We all know that motorcycling is a sport involving perishable skills so take it easy coming out from winter hibernation. Many of the roads still have debris from winter on them. If you've only ever taken the beginner's MSF course it might be fun for you to challenge yourself and take the Intermediate MSF course, Advanced Street Skills course or one of the many other courses that Puget Sound Safety (www.PugetSoundSafety.com) or other motorcycle instruction schools have to offer in your area. Use those spidey senses to watch for car drivers who have to adjust to seeing us on the road again. Be careful out there! Ride safe, Vena www.TriumphofTacoma.com To: vena@triumphoftacoma.com