Service members from the Schinnen community participated in the Motorcycle Group Ride offered by the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux-Schinnen Safety Office July 28.
Riding in a group could be dangerous when proper riding techniques are not known. These techniques, such as crossing streets in a group, riding on different types of surfaces or communicating are instrumental for safe riding.
The ride took the group over different types of roads and scenery in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. According to Nino Antonacci, installation safety officer at USAG Benelux-Schinnen, this training also provided knowledge of traffic rules and regulations for the three different countries.
Learning Through Experience
The group started in the morning at Schinnen and traveled through the Dutch Limburg Hills to their first stop in the Gileppe area in Belgium. After a quick evaluation, they continued towards their second stop and evaluation at Simmerath in the Eifel National Park in Germany. After lunch, the ride continued to Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial near Welkenraedt, Belgium, where the group paid their respects to fallen comrades. The evaluations were important so the participants could improve and learn from situations encountered during the ride.
The Motorcycle Group Ride is held once a year. Additionally, other courses and training are offered throughout the year. To get more information, call the Schinnen Safety Office at DSN 360-7242 or civilian +31 (0)46-4437242.
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