Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." While the good book doesn't mention riding specifically, I'm confident our maker would agree that there is a time to live free and ride hard. The trouble is in today's hustle and bustle world many of us have a difficult time...finding the time to do the things we enjoy. We get overwhelmed and it seems we're pulled in a hundred different directions, constantly bombarded with information...our computers and smartphones are always on. Some say we should just turn everything off and return to a time when life was less complicated.
While I agree that this would be nice and it is good to get away from it all, it isn't a realistic or sustainable solution. We need to master technology not become slaves to it. We must harness technology to make our lives better. We can start doing this is by taking advantage of automated scheduling tools and calendars. One such technology tool that I've found useful is Google Calendar. This is an especially powerful tool for groups as a single calendar can be created and shared so that everyone can be instantly aware of the latest and greatest information on group events and activities.
A group's calendar can be viewed on the web via a desktop computer or smartphone or through the Google Calendar app. However, the real power of the tool is its ability to push notifications on changes and updates directly to group members via email and text message...and that's how the tool helps us to live free and ride harder.
The Gruene HOG Chapter is working to implement it's Ride Schedule on Google Calendar. In order to help guide members through the process of connecting to the shared GHOG Ride Schedule, so that they can access the schedule and receive notification of updates and changes wherever they may be...whether they're at home or on the road, I created a short "How To" Guide that can be downloaded here: How To Access the GHOG Ride Schedule via Google Calendar.
As technology moves forward so must we. We can't be intimidated by it or bury our heads in the sand longing for the days of old when dinosaurs roamed the plains. This is a brave new world and now more than ever...it's time to Live Free and Ride Hard!
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