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This year a major software update for the STLAR Forums Software will occur. This change will require us to do some things differently. One of those changes will be the need to change how we log into the forums. We will no longer be able to use our display names (those monikers we've picked as or board name). Your board name will still exist and show up on your posts etc, but you will be required to use your email address to login. In preperation for the software update we will be implimenting this "feature" on the current system effective March 29, 2025. Please be sure to visit your profile and make sure you have your correct email address entered there. No one can see it except you and the admins, so it's not public information. Your password will remain the same as it is. It will be very difficult for admins to validate you. If you don't prepare for this change. It will almost impossible to verify that a person is who they say they are without a lot of interpersonal communication.

What is STLAR about?

Saint Louis Area Riders (STLAR) is an organized group of like-minded motorcyclists in the greater Saint Louis region. The group's goal is to promote a safe, fun, and consistent riding environment for riders of all skill levels. This is accomplished through a variety of venues including weekly-organized rides, local and regional track events, and garage/maintenance sessions.The STLAR group believes in wearing proper gear and encourages all riders to practice safe street riding techniques regardless of riding style.

Why should I join STLAR?

First and foremost, members of STLAR are a diverse and knowledgeable group of motorcyclists that know each other personally and have respect for each other on and off the road. The comradeship of this group is the primary reason people want to join the STLAR.

In addition to monthly meetings, the group sponsors and organizes a lot of activities that motorcycle riders of all types might be interested in.

Do I have to become a member to hang out with the STLAR?

We enjoy riding with and meeting new people that respect our group riding style. However, non-members will not have access to the private forums or the other benefits of membership.

Is STLAR...

A back-road racing group?
A track day/racing group?
A stunt group?

No to all. We do have members that consistently take part in track days and we have a few beginning/amateur racers. However, our members also include those that just like the nice-and-easy Sunday cruises, longer distance touring and riding dirtbikes and ATV's. Most STLAR members ride sportbikes, but we appeciate the cruisers out there too. Most of them anyways. STLAR does not condone back-road racing. STLAR is not an anti-stunt club. Most of us like to watch stunts and a few members practice them. However, the group believes stunting should be done in a controlled and safe environment, and not near other riders while riding on public roads.

Who started STLAR? How is it organized?

The official organization was started in early 2003 by a few friends that liked to ride and it grew very quickly, especially after the addition of a public Internet forum. The club incorporated into an official entity early in 2004. Group decisions and other official activities are handled by appointed director-members. Currently, there are three directors and one moderator, all of which are members with at least 2 or 3 years of tenure with the club.

How do I become a member?

Show up to some of our rides. Talk to us. You can see our official rides posted in the forums. We also provide an "unofficial rides" forum topic as a service to the public. And if you have any questions before then, we have a public forum titled "Comments & Questions for STLAR". Feel free to post up or send an email to stlaradmin@gmail.com. Basically though, we want to know you and we want you to know us before you become a member.

What exactly does the "R" in STLAR stand for?

Don't you have something better to do? ;) Originally it was "Rides" because at that time, the directors felt the group was more about the rides than the riders. It has since changed to mean "Riders" because the group has cultivated friendships that extend far beyond the realm of motorcycling, meaning it's more about the riders themselves now.