Southern Cruisers Riding Club TM
Palm Coast, Florida, Chapter 702

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In Honor of our Founder "Rick (Rickster) Perry"
March 10, 1958 - May 21, 2018

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NEWS:

 
NOTICES:
2026 Bikeweek Meet-N-Greet
Friday, February 27th to Sunday, March 8th 2026
 
Date: Saturday, February 28th 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Loc: The Landing Strip Taven,
202 Airport Rd, Palm Coast, Fl 32164
Note(s): If you have any items you wish to donate get in contact with Eddie or Jerry and they can arrange for pickup, etc.
Further information is available on the Ride Calendar Page
 
Southern Dirt Track Association of Florida
 

Contact: Jeremy Lanier - 407-489-3874
For those of you looking for something to take up some spare time or to be a spectator of an exciting motorcycle sport, check out "Southern Dirt Track Association of Florida"!

Link:
 
www.southerndirttrackassociation.com

See what they are about and view their race schedule(s) for the 2026 Season. Most of the tracks are located in central and North Central Florida. One is in Bainbridge, Ga.

From Jeremy Lanier: "Whether you're new to the motorcycle flat track scene, or a longtime racer or fan, we look forward to welcoming you to the family."

Should you wish to participate as a spectator or as a conteatant, identify yourself as a member of the SCRC (membership.business  card, Vest Patches, etc.) ask for Jeremy or Stephanie Lanier. They will give you a break on tickets, parking, etc.
 
Flagler Cycle Service
(see our sponser page for further info)

David O'Grady, Owner of this motorcycle shop has graciously extended a 10% discount on parts/labor to all SCRC Members (use your membership/business card as an identifier). Many Chapter 702 members have been utilizing his services for tires, service, repairs, parts, etc. for several years.

The following SCRC events are now accepting event registration and/or hotel reservations:
 
2026 FLORIDA STATE RALLY (4/9/26 thru 4/12/26)

You can find specific information and related links on the "Calendar Page" of this website.
Make your plans now to insure you have accomodation and event offerings.

Hotel registration is open

The discounted Hotel rate is good from 4/8/26 to 4/12/26 (see additional info on the Calendar Page).

Florida State Rally registration IS OPENED.

Check or money order only. You will download and print the registration form and mail to the designated address. You can register at the Rally but you may not get a T'shirt, etc. as the order will have been placed based upon these preregistered. There may be extras but this is not guarenteed!

 
 

FYI (For Your Information):


Should you be traveling to an area with SCRC Chapters and wish to ride with them you may access the National Web-site at www.scrcnatinal.com . Click on the Chapters Link and choose the State/Province/Country look for the area you will be in. Click on the 1st/2nd Officer of the area of interest and an email window should open up (On most Laptop/Notebook/Desktop computers with the Windows Operating System). Email the Officer and ask your questions! Easy Peasy!
It may be possible to get their assistance in finding accomodations, Rental Bikes, join in their rides/events, etc.
We are many Chapters but one International Club! One big Family!

 

Did you know
The SCRC has a theme song, written and performed by:

singer/song writer/muscian, Alyssa Ashley!
This song depicts the Cruisers relationship with St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Click the button and open the Audio File in Media Player to listen to the SCRC Theme Song!

 

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Total Members in Chapter 702 = 107
New Members joining in the Month of January:
None
 
Chapter Patches:
 
Florida Chapter Patches and Banners

Click on the link to open this document in PDF format:
SCRC Florida Patches and Banners.pdf
 
Chapter 702 Patches, Availability
 
OUR REGULAR PATCH EMBROIDERAY SUPPLIER HAS RETIRED. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW SUPPLIER
We have a small stock of : Chapter Patches", the cost is $12.00 ea. I also have a small stock of: "SCRC, Palm Coast", Patches. The cost is $5.00 ea. Name Patches must be ordered on an individual basis and must be prepaid at $5.00 ea.
The cost of patches is fluid and can increase!

Notes:
  • The SCRC Winged Patch(s) can only be procured via the "National Web-Site, Online store"!
    Link:
    https://southerncruiser.3dcartstores.com/
    (one of two available back patchas are required for all Officers!)

  • The Road Captain, and Safety Captain Patches will be given only to those Members haveing completed a Chapter Riding Guidlines and Safety Briefing or otherwise show relevant experience!

  • There is a placement diagram for SCRC patches. I found it on Rickster's original web-site. While not very clear it is clear enough to be serve as an official patch placement guide! The example below is of my vest and the placement of individual patches.
    I had the patches sized to make vertical alignment a bit easier to accomplish.

        
       Rear of Vest                                                    Front of Vest

RIDES COMPLETED:

 
Record of Rides by Year:
Includes Members names that participated on the ride
 
For the breakdown of previous rides (April 2017 to Present) contact your 1st Officer or the Webmaster.
All prior ride Summaries with photos and participants for other than the dates below have been archived.

The Records below contain the exact destination with ride summaries, photos and actual number and names of participants of each ride/event.

 
2017: Not Available, there are photos available!
2018: Not Available, there are photos available!
2019: Not Available, there are photos available!
2020: Not Available, there are photos available!
2021: Not Available, there are photos available!
2022: Chapter 702 Record of Rides
2023: Chapter 702 Record of Rides

Do not utilize the index pages as it they are inaccurate! The HDD containing the original document and photos, has failed, and is unrecoverable. This document is a scan of the printed, complete, but unedited proof document.

2024: Chapter 702 Record of Rides

Do not utilize the index pages as it they are inaccurate! The HDD containing the original document and photos, has failed, and is unrecoverable. This document is a scan of the printed, complete, but unedited proof document.

2025: Chapter 702 Record of Rides

Updated 12/27/2025 and completed.

2026: Format in developement
 

Note(s):

Chapter 702 Records of Rides are available in booklet form, from years 2022 to 2025.
Years 2017 to 2021 are not available in booklet form but misc. individual digital photos are available from April 2017 to 2021.
If you wish for a booklet for a specific year (booklets are only available from 2022 to 2025) the costs are shown below.
2022 to 2024 are lower resolution, black and white scans, printed by laser printer, stapled together into a booklet form.  $15.00 ea.
2025 is printed in high resolution color on Bright White, 24 lb, 96 bright low acid paper stock and stapled together into a booklet for $50.00 ea.
The 2025 booklet printed in black and white is $20.00 each.
Booklets made up into a ringed binder will have an up-charge depending upon the binder quality requested.
Individual photos are $5.00 each printed on 4”x6” glossy photo paper. Electronic transfers can be arranged for $2.00 per photo.

For larger prints ask your Officers for further information, some photos are of lower resolution and do not print well on larger formats (
5”x7”, 8”x10”, etc.).
Contact your 1
st or 2nd Officer or the Chapter 702 Web Master, Jim Lanier (FLASO) for further information or if you are looking for specific photos related to rides or events. Our photo library is quite extensive!

 
Recent Ride/Event(s) Recap w/photos
 
CHAPTER 702
2025 CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Dest was: The Landing Strip Tavern
, 202 Airport Rd, Palm Coast, Fl 32164

Chapter 702's 2025 Christmas get together is now history! Twenty three members participated in a welcoming night of fun and comraderie. Our ASO won the 50/50 and donated the total back to St. Jude. The food was good and the time spent with our SCRC family was very special! Thank you Jeanette our Event Coordinator for her efforts to bring about a successful event. Jerry won the grand prize of a new 43" Smart TV for the Meal Ticket Drawing!

 
 
CHAPTER 702 POP UP RIDE
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Dest was: 207 Diner
, 101 E. McCormick Rd, E. Palatka, Fl 32131

It started out as a nice cool morning getting a little warmer on the afternoon ride home. Eight riders headed out on a leisurely, rural, ride to the meet up venue. Everyone had a great time, a lot of laughs and good conversation. Everyone arrived safely to and from the destination.
Until the next adventure.
RIDE ON!

 
 
CHAPTER 702 Multi Chapter Meet Up
Chapter 739's Christmas Party
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Dest was: Down the Hatch Seafood Company
, 4894 Front Street,Ponce Inlet,FL 32127
A nice cool morning heading out down the loop to Ponce Inlet to meet up with Chapter 739 Christmas party at Down the Hatch.It was great to see everyone and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks Dan for the invite.
 
 
CHAPTER 702 POP UP RIDE
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Dest was: Mema's Family Restaurant
, 1147 US-17, Satsuma, Fl 32189

Six bikes with six people ventured out for a roundtrip ride of 97 miles constituting our final ride for 2025. The day was beautiful, cool and clear. Cooter was in the lead and took us through some rural country roads to our destination. Charles brought up the rear and retrieved the parts that fell off! Our brunch was perfect, the service fast and efficient, the food plentiful and delicious. We all arrived home safely as per our normal post ride check in. Our next ride will be in the New Year!

 
 
CHAPTER 702 POP UP RIDE
Saturday, January 1, 2025
Dest was: Shrimps-R-Us
, 765 3rd Ave, Welaka, Fl 32193
Five brave souls headed out from our normal meetup point on a clear but cold morning for a 97 mile round trip relaxing ride through rural Florida. This restaurant was closed and there was a scheduled social event occurring in the Tiki Bar (under different management). Please note the restaurant is for sale!
We decided to reroute to Corky Bells, East Palatka, FL.
Cooter had the lead and Jerry picked up the parts that fell off. We were met at the restaurant by three more SCRC members from different Chapters. Our lunch and the fellowship was superb! Everyone checked in that they had returned home safely.
 
 
CHAPTER 702 POP UP RIDE
Saturday, January 10, 2025
Dest was: Ford's Garage-St.Augustine
,
550 Outlet Mall Blvd Ste 200, St.Augustine,Fl 32084
Well Florida will be Florida 2nd week of January and the spring like temps of 80 degrees. 16 people headed out on a 100 mile round trip through some scenic roads to the destination. Jerry 2nd/RC did a excellent job leading the way and Patrick (PK) Kennedy as tailgunner. Thank you to the both of you! Meet some new members to the chapter as well as old friends. Everyone arrived safely to and from the destination.
 
 
CHAPTER 702 - MULTI CHAPTER MEET UP
Chapters:
702 - 242 - 366 - 739 - 131 - 694 - 545
Saturday, January 17, 2025
Dest was: Renegades on the River
, 1171 Co Rd 309,Crescent City
What a beautiful day to ride! Six people from Chapter 702 headed out to our first stop in Bunnell to meet up with Chapter 694. Chapter 694 lead the way to the resturant, where we were greeted by Chapters 739, 131, 242, 366, 545. It was a great day for a lunch ride!
This is what the SCRC is all about, fellowship and fun! One Club, many Chapter's coming together as one cohesive unit!
 
 
CHAPTER 702 - MULTI CHAPTER MEET UP
Chapters:
702 - 694 - 346
Saturday, January 24, 2025
Dest was: Drifters Riverfront Bar&Grille
, 55716 Front St Astor , FL

Eight bikes with nine people departed our Racetrac meet up location on this cool overcast morning. Our ride today was a little over one hour one way to the restaurant. We met Chapter 346 at the restaurant. The comradery and fellowship was fun and animated. It is always a pleasure to spend time with our SCRC Family. Eddie lead us safely to and from with Cooter picking up the parts as they fell off. Jerry manned the middle of the group. All arrived home safely.