4/11/2011 - Hundreds of motorcycle riders from across all of Tinker’s associate units gathered at the riders range for a pre-season safety brief. The event, sponsored by the 72nd Air Base Wing Safety office was a way for riders to come together, have safety principles reinforced and meet their unit motorcycle safety representatives. (Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

4/11/2011 - One of the benefits of the safety day was for riders together and view some of the unique motorcycles belonging to Tinker riders. One of the more unique motorcycles was brought by Pam Chamberlain, 564th Aircraft Maintenance Group, a hot pink 2007 Bourget, she bought two years ago from Phoenix, Ariz. (Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

4/11/2011 - Edmond officer Jeff Meadows prepares for a motorcycle demonstration. Motorcycle officers from Midwest City, Edmond and the State Troopers were on hand to demonstrate riding techniques and talk with the riders about their bikes, equipment and safety. (Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

4/11/2011 - 72nd Air Base Wing Vice Commander Col. Scott Merrell, a onetime rider, briefs riders during the Pre-Season Safety Brief. Two of his main areas of concern for the riders are paying attention to the other drivers on the road who may not be watching for motorcycles and controlling the desire to speed. (Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)