RIDE-CT.com Gets A Gift

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com

John Purdy Jr., who oversees the motorcycle safety courses at Naugatuck Valley Community College and is a Connecticut Rider Education Program instructor, preaches the importance of riders being visible to drivers. He always wears a bright, reflective vest when riding and, a couple of years ago, had one made up for RIDE-CT.com.

(John Purdy Jr, left, and Bud Wilkinson)

Over the weekend, Purdy surprised me by presenting a new vest that’s his latest design. He starting to market the eye-catching vests – his says “Church of 2 Wheels – Waste No Curve” on the back – and the website will have details soon. Just want to says thanks for the gift.

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The Suzuki demo truck will visit New Haven Powersports on Saturday, July 7, when the dealership holds a summer open house. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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RIDE-CT.com makes it a habit of snapping pictures of interesting bikes spotted along the road. Ken Topar of Fairfield had his 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso parked in Kent on Sunday afternoon. What a great color! it sounded great, too.