1. Do I have to be a member of STAR Touring and Riding to participate in the rides? 

NO. You are welcome to come participate in any scheduled ride. This will allow you to evaluate us and give us a chance to evaluate you. You must possess and present a Valid Motorcycle Operator’s License (Class CM) and sign a Waiver and Release Form to participate in the rides.

2. Do I have to be a member of STAR Touring & Riding to become a member of the Chapter? 

YES. You must be a current member of the STAR Touring & Riding Association before you can become a member of the Chapter. However, you can ride with the Chapter three (3) times without being a member.

3. Do I have to ride a STAR/Yamaha motorcycle? 

NO. Although STAR is the official Yamaha/STAR Motorcycle sanctioned owner’s riding association, we welcome all motorcycle enthusiasts who seek to promote our mission. You can ride any brand of motorcycle. If you are willing to uphold the Chapter Charter and meet the minimum requirements, we welcome anyone.

4. Are there any Chapter dues? 

YES. You need be a current member of STAR Touring & Riding Association. In addition, there are Chapter 262 dues, as unanimously voted upon by Chapter 262 in the amount of $20.00 per family/ per year. The dues are paid by check made out to our chapter charity (Feed The Children) and will be sent directly to FTC.

5. Do I have to participate in every ride to be a member?

NO, but members of the Central Maryland Chapter 262 need to participate in at least 40% of the Chapter’s meetings and/or riders per year to maintain their chapter membership status.
Members who do not meet the 40% requirement will be considered associate members.

6. When and where are the Chapter meetings?

We have scheduled, general Chapter Meetings on the second Saturday of each month. The meeting location will be announced on the website home page and last approximately 30-45 minutes. You can check our website schedule for up-to-date meeting information, including any special events. Any changes to meeting dates or times will be posted on the website, or you’ll receive an email from the Chapter President.

7. Why is riding in a group safer than riding alone?

The more visibility and the more riders you have on the road, the safer you are around other vehicles. The increased noise of a group of bikes also calls attention to the fact that something out of the norm is near to approaching vehicles that are not always watching out for others. Increasing visibility with flags, clothing, lights also helps.

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