High Country Cruisers Ride To Oakland School

The fourth grade class at Oakland Elementary School was again visited by members of Gilmer County's High Country Cruisers Motorcycle Club. For over 5 years the Oakland School visit has been an annual activity of the club. As club member Will Parks has often said, "we are trying to show the students that 99% of motorcycle riders are just like their parents. We all have the common interest in motorcycles and enjoy riding together."

The club was formed seven years ago and is very active in their pursuit of enjoying riding in the North Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. Each month, on the second Tuesday, the club meets at a different restaurant in the area. One of the great things about the club is that members will e-mail the club membership roster when they want to go on a ride and let them know when & where to meet. Seeing "KSU" (kick stands up) in the e-mail subject line means someone wants to go for a ride. There are well over 60 members in the club (including spouses) and when the weather is good there is a lot of riding going on.

The Cruisers have sponsored fund raising events and supported the Gilmer Food Pantry as well as other community based organizations in Gilmer County. Membership is open and if you would like more information visit the club's website or call/email club president Larry Cook at 706-889-8123 / www.larry@lookfree.com.