Team V bikers attend Motorcycle Safety Day

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Emphasizing safety first, Scott Alguire, who is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor, does a pre-ride inspection at Vandenberg’s Motorcycle Safety Day on Aug.14 here. Mr. Alguire taught the attendees the TCLOCS acronym, checking the tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis and side stand before departing for a ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Due to the increased number of motorcycle fatalities nation-wide, Vandenberg held Motorcycle Safety Day here Aug.14. Motorcycle Safety Day consisted of two main events: motorcycle safety training and rider safety training. Motorcycle safety consisted of a full motorcycle function check, while the rider safety portion informed people how to wear the appropriate gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- During Vandenberg’s Motorcycle Safety Day, Team V motorcyclists ride toward Harris Grade Road Aug.14 here. The attendees chose Harris Grade Road because the diverse terrain allowed them to learn more on how to traverse curvey roads. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)