Bikes, Camera, Action!

If you keep a camera stashed in the tank-bag and always keep meaning to put down your riding experiences in an article to submit to a motorcycle magazine or club newsletter, you’re certainly not alone. Now there’s a conference geared specially for the motorcycle rider who wants to sharpen his or her photography and writing skills. North Arkansas College, in Harrison, AR and cruisetheozarks.com has teamed up to provide this unique opportunity in beautiful Eureka Springs, AR.

David Bell, owner of Cruise the Ozarks, is the photography instructor at North Arkansas College. “I’ve been a photographer and taught photography for 30 years and have been involved in numerous workshops,” Bell says. “To my knowledge, this is the first one geared exclusivelly toward motorcycle riders.” Bell is a frequent contributor to motorcycle and general interest/niche magazines. “My goal is for this to be the first of semi-annual workshops for riders,” Bell says. “And what better place to inaugurate the workshop than in the heart of the Ozarks. The faculty is all respected professionals in their individual fields, selected to help conference attendees inprove their skills.” Most know their way around a motorcycle very well. Steve Lita, editor of RoadBike magazine, is this year’s featured presenter.

The workshop will take place May 13-15, 2009. The cost is $225.00 and includes three meals. Riding opportunities will be available during the conference, as well time to relax around the historic Victorian resort town of Eureka Springs. For an online brochure, go to heartoftheozarks.com, or contact David Bell at 870-423-8036. His email address is davidleebell@alltel.net.