Western Iowa Cycle Riders Dinner

March 30, 2013

Donna and I along with Ray and Judy Busch met up and went over to Denison for the yearly business meeting of the Western Iowa Cycle Riders.

 This is a group of people, spread out quite a bit but who still enjoy getting together and sharing the fun of motorcycling. 

Donna and I have been members in this group, off and on for a few years. This would be Ray and Judy's first time. 

We drove up to Ray and Judy's in time to visit for awhile and of course Judy had to force her homemade ice cream down my throat. Those of you that know me, know it wasn't much of a force job. Donna also got to try some cupcakes that Judy had made using Donna's newest adult beverage addiction, RumChata. I tried a little piece and they were very good. 

We piled in to Ray and Judy's car and made the trip across Hwy 30 to Denison to Cronk's Cafe Restaurant and Lounge where they have had this dinner for a few years now. Nice place. Food is very good. Nice buffet dinner.

We got there just after the social hour had started. After paying our membership dues, cheap at $13 per person (this then gets you your dinner as well), we sat down and it didn't take long to start meeting new people. They are a bunch of very nice people. Not a young crowd but then again, I'm not that young. Average age of this group is probably a little higher than most of the other groups we ride with but that is no matter. Still a bunch of fun people to get together with. 

During social hour, Ray met a couple of people he know from the past and hadn't seen in some time. One guy he used to have a common interest of flying ultralight aircrafts. They talked for some time and it was neat to listen to their stories. We found out there are several people from Jefferson which is just a hop, skip and a jump from Ray and Judy. They may run into each other  more often. 

About 6pm, after a quick greeting from the clubs president, they started sending us in to the buffet line. Really didn't take long to get in line and get your food. Plenty of good food and if you went away hungry, it was definitely your own fault. 

After dinner, they always have their business meeting. They elect some officers, go over old and new business, discuss the finances etc. They are good at keeping it pretty short.

Also discussed is there rides. They have 5 rides. One each month from June - October. This year October may be something different, still in limbo at this point. However, usually what happens is they have a poker run starting in whatever town decided to do it for that month. After the run, they feed you and have prizes. $10 per person registration. They always seem to have good rides set up and the food is always good. Made by the members. They also have something the call their Iowa Tour or something like that I think. Anyway, what it is, is  different sights to see throughout the state. Some sort of theme is used. This year, they are highlighting train depots. Kind of a fun way to get you to get out and travel the state. 

This year, Donna and I volunteered, along with 2 other couples, to help out with the Iowa Tour for next year so we will be looking for some ideas as to what might be an interesting theme of things to see throughout the state that people can plan rides to next year. 

After all this was done, meeting was adjourned and people packed up and went home. We headed back to Ray and Judy's and visited more before realizing it was getting very late and headed for home.

I will post their rides and Tour as soon as they send them to me. Be on the lookout. 

Next years meeting will be March 29th once again at Cronk's in Denison. 

If you can make it, you should plan on doing so. It is always a good time.