GWRRA Promotes Motorcycle Awareness At I-55 Rest Stops

Once again, the Goldwing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), Chapter I of Jackson, Missouri will host a free coffee break at the I-55 rest stops between Oak Ridge and Fruitland this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, chapter members will be out in force at the southbound I-55 rest stop beginning at 6:00 a.m. to greet holiday travelers coming out of the St. Louis metro area with a hot cup of coffee, cool cup of lemonade and cookies. On Monday, chapter members will be at the northbound I-55 rest stop beginning at 8:00 a.m. as travelers head home.

This annual event has been sponsored by this group of motorcyclists for at least 14 recorded years. The coffee break is an opportunity for the motorcyclists to visually promote the fact that people driving the highways and byways of America need to be aware that motorcycles are everywhere. It is also an opportunity for drivers, friends and family to take a break with a free, rejuvenating cup of coffee or lemonade so that they can continue their trip more refreshed.

Chapter members not only serve up joe, juice and cookies, they take the time to talk with travelers and if interest is shown, show off their motorcycles that are parked in the vicinity for travelers to look at and enjoy.

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. If you find yourselves at loose ends this weekend, want to see some colorful, powerful tour bikes and meet some interesting, well traveled riders, then come out to the I-55 rest stops on Saturday or Monday and, as their banner says "Start Seeing Motorcycles".