Purpose
our mission & vision
Our mission is to promote and grow the 3-wheel riding community and to support the community around us.
Our vision is to bring together the 3-wheel motorcycle enthusiasts and the community at large – to create opportunities and lasting friendships through shared values, community work, and family through 3-wheel motorcycling. Overall, our goal is to support various charities, community organizations, and host community events while having fun on our 3-wheel motorcycles.
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intentionTo make motorcycling communities, as well as the public at large, aware that 3-wheel enthusiasts are serious motorcyclists and deserve such recognition.
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UnityTo unite with various organizations for the purpose of supporting charitable functions, and the improved communities such deserve.
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LeadershipTo lead our group towards a positive direction in the riding and non-riding community. To create value and make a difference everywhere we engage.
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EducationTo make available, information on what we ride, courses to ride them safely, and to provide assistance to novice riders through mentoring of good sportsmanship and motorcycle.
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communityTo attend and host community events that will bring people together from all walks of life, strengthening the bonds between them.
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RecreationTo enhance the sheer enjoyment of motorcycling while maintaining the integrity of good sportsmanship and motorcycle responsibility.
Requirements
our guidelines
General Guidelines
Riding Guidelines - Formal Events
Vehicles Welcomed
How to become a member
General Guidelines
General Guidelines and Conduct
- Respect other members and allies of the community.
- We do not discriminate against ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, etc.
Membership
- Membership is on a voluntary basis and will be free from monthly dues.
- Official membership into TO3 will only be offered after an interested party has taken a ride with the TO3 group and the person seeking membership directly connects with a leader of the membership team (Captain, VP, or President).
- Members of TO3 should attend at least 2 of our public rides per season.
- Members of TO3 should own at least 1 item of group merchandise.
Group Rides
- If your motorcycle breaks down during a ride out, at least 1 member will stay with you until assistance has arrived (determined at time of occurrence). The remainder of the group will head to the planned destination if needed for safety reasons.
- If you are not a motorcycle endorsed rider, you are solely responsible for any consequences as a result of this status. No one is obligated to assist if action is taken against you for non-licensure.
Departure
- If you’re joining another established group, MC, or RC, please let a member of the leadership team know directly (Captain, VP, or President) to maintain a positive relationship. As dual memberships are not allowed, you will no longer be a member of TO3. You are still welcome to be a part of the community if notice of departure is given.
Dismissal
- If it is discovered that you are a part of another group while attempting to maintain a membership with TO3, you will be dismissed from the group without notice.
- If you do not attend at least 2 group rides during the riding season, you will be dismissed from the riding group without notice.
- If there are any extenuating circumstances which prohibits you from riding in general, please let a member of the leadership team know to ensure you are excused from this guideline.
- If there is any level of extreme disrespect to a member that is unable to be resolved, you will be dismissed from the riding group with notice.
Riding Guidelines - Formal Events
TrilogyOn3 Riding Guidelines for Formal Events
Guidelines for group riding larger than 7 in a formal ride
- Group huddle will be had prior to rides to assign roles
Leader
- In charge of leading the ride and guiding everyone in a safe manner.
- Indicate where you are going using your signal lights and hand signals
- Switch lanes only after the bike behind you has moved 1st
- Has to determine when to stop at a light vs when to go through the light
- Should know the route and share the route with the rear bike
- Passenger allowed in this role
Blocker
- This role is not designated to only 1 person, this is a group effort
- Will use a staggered approach; every person designated to block will work their way to the front from the back.
- Behind the leader should be 2 blockers, 1 non-blocker, and alternate
- For example: 2 blockers behind the leader will block for the entire intersection and will fall into place ahead of the Rear bike. The next 2 blockers will already be in place for the next intersection without having the previous 2 people having to speed back up behind the leader.
- Should have a “blocking buddy” so that they can determine if 1 or both blockers in the line are needed when it’s time to block.
- All intersections should be blocked even if it appears everyone can make it through.
- 4 blockers for every 7 bikes. The blockers will be identified on the day of the ride.
- Example for 7 bikes: #1 Leader, #2 & #3 Blocker, #4 non-blocker, #5& #6 Blocker, #7 Rear Bike
- Should not be in this role if you have a passenger.
Rear/Tail rider
- Designated for the biker who doesn’t have a problem with possibly being tailed
- This person is responsible for holding the end with all bikes falling into place in front of this bike
- If there’s a breakdown, this person will become the leader to catch up to the rest of the group. Once back with the main group, will fall back into the rear/tail role.
- Should know the route and share the same route with the leader
- Passenger allowed in this role
General rider
- Please be aware of your surroundings and follow signals of other riders
- If the group is going through an intersection, please follow the group, even if the light turns red (unless you actively see cars starting to come into the intersection).
- Please don’t leave large gaps between bikes and keep up with the going speed.
Vehicles Welcomed
As this is a 3-wheel group, membership requires the possession of a 3 wheel motorcycle (example: Can-Am Ryker) or 3 wheel autocycle (example: Polaris Slingshot).
But for our public rides, we invite all 2 and 3 wheel riders to join us!
How to become a member
Membership
- Membership is on a voluntary basis and will be free from monthly dues.
- Official membership into TO3 will only be offered after an interested party has taken a ride with the TO3 group and the person seeking membership directly connects with a leader of the membership team (Captain, VP, or President).
- Members of TO3 should attend at least 2 of our public rides per season.
- Members of TO3 should own at least 1 item of group merchandise.
