Once an Old guard Rider activity is confirmed, it will be posted on the Upcoming Events page and posted on the OGR Forum. Once it has been posted, check back periodically for updates. Other riders may also post a “Meet-up Area” so that riders from a certain geographical area can ride to the staging area together.

Children are welcome at Old Guard Rider activities; however, due to the nature of some activities and weather and other factors, missions can be very hard on children. Please carefully consider whether this activity is appropriate for your children, and come prepared to take care of your child whatever the conditions may be.

Absolutely no alcohol is permitted during ride times. Even the smell of alcohol on your breathe will be cause to prohibit your participation in the mission.

Arizona is a “Right To Carry Firearms” state; however, bikers carrying side arms can be very disconcerting to the general public, and does not convey the image that we, as a charity, wish to portray. If you legally carry a concealed weapon, that’s fine. Exposed firearms are prohibited from OGR activities.

Arrive clean and neat and well rested. Riding leathers are appropriate.

Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Check weather reports not only for where you are leaving from, but the weather at the location where you are going and the weather in between points.

Use tape to cover any patch, slogan, or other material on your riding jacket, vest, helmet, motorcycle, or other visible area that may offend the others at the activity.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Always preflight your motorcycle before leaving home to participate in a ride. Check fluid levels and tire pressure at the very minimum.

Always arrive at the starting place during the prescribed staging period time with a full tank of gas, your motorcycle in proper working condition, and be ready to ride.

Upon arrival at the staging area, locate and sign the Liability Waiver form. This is required for participation in any OGR activity, whether you are riding a motorcycle or in an automobile.

There will generally be a Donation Jar wherever the flags are being passed out. If possible, please leave a donation to help replace worn flags and other expenses.

A rider’s meeting will be held by the Road Captain prior to every ride (reviewing routes, times, signals, placement of Road Guards, etc).

The Road captain is the final authority on any matter pertaining to the ride. Any questions that you may have should be directed to the Road Captain. Do not be embarrassed about asking a question. If you are unsure about something, others in the group probably are as well. Better to ask the question than deal with a problem later.

At the end of the Road Captain's briefing, the Road Captain will declare a moment of silence, following which the ride will begin.

If flying of flags on the motorcycles is appropriate, please ensure that the flag on your bike is attached securely. If you are unsure of how to attach a flag to your bike, please ask. Someone will be glad to assist. If you do not feel comfortable flying a flag, please refrain.

Please remember flag etiquette. Flags should never drag the ground. Please ensure that the flags are not in contact with hot engines or exhaust pipes that might damage the flag.

Maintain your position within the group; if there is a space open in the formation, just leave it. Do not pass in the lane (it is illegal) and/or criss-cross to fill it. If the group comes to a stop (traffic light, stop sign, etc) and then restarts, spaces in formation can be filled with the restarting of the staggered formation.

In the event of mechanical failure, the group will continue to its designated stop or first safe area to pull off. A designated rider will stop to evaluate the situation for further actions and inform the Ride Captain of actions needed, if any.

While attending the formal activity itself, please turn off your cell phones or place them on vibrate only. Ringing cell phones during an activity is disrespectful and distracting.

Unless otherwise appropriate, keep talking, laughter and other noise to a minimum.

If you need to leave the ride early, leave before any activities formally begin so as not to be disrespectful or distract the activities. Park where you can easily get out.

If you borrowed Old Guard Rider flags for the mission, return the flags to the escort vehicle before leaving, so they will be available for the next mission.

Unlike some similar groups, we are an association. As an Association, we encourage Old Guard Riders members to interact with one another and the organization even when we are not involved in a Confirmed Mission.

Remember that participation in 510(c)(3) activities, such as Old Guard Riders', is tax deductible. Keep track of every activity that you attend and how many miles that you traveled during that activity. Check with your tax preparer or the IRS for the amount per mile that is tax deductible.