[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":159},["ShallowReactive",2],{"8ICjs7w16qJfyrL0BTuSx3pbjH_akYMqbnFIdzNw2mU":3,"article_iron-swug-two-motorcycles-2220-miles-and-12-presentations-one-epic-ride_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":157,"_apollo:identified":158},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","iron-swug-two-motorcycles-2220-miles-and-12-presentations-one-epic-ride","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":156},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":45,"globalTags":66,"products":101,"disciplines":112,"seo":145,"__typename":155},"cG9zdDoyNTE0OA==","IRON SWUG: Two Motorcycles, 2,220 Miles and 12 Presentations…One Epic Ride","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Firon-swug-two-motorcycles-2220-miles-and-12-presentations-one-epic-ride","\u003Cp>After several years of being unable to meet in person, SWUGN events…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-1024x768.png.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-768x576.png.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-150x150.png.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-1024x768.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_.png.webp 1183w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>This summer has been jam-packed with some amazing SWUGN events. The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network was unable to meet in person for the majority of 2020 and 2021. As the world re-opens, in-person SWUGN meetings are back in full swing. One event that we need to highlight is IRON SWUG.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fironswug.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25150\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fironswug.jpg.webp 651w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fironswug-300x165.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>IRON SWUG is actually a series of events that took place in late July. Adam Ebernickel, the leader of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meetup.com\u002FWNC-Asheville-SOLIDWORKS-Meetup-Group\u002F\">WNC-Asheville SOLIDWORKS User Group,\u003C\u002Fa> and Brad Meador, leader of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meetup.com\u002FStarCitySWUG\u002F\">StarCity SWUG, \u003C\u002Fa>put together a series of six, back-to-back user group meetings along the south east corner of the U.S., spread over five days.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Adam and Brad were planning to attend each meeting and deliver a new presentation each day. That means they would each deliver six new presentations, which is a serious challenge for even the most skilled presenter. They even created a Virtual ZOOM option and live streamed each meeting for anyone who was not able to make the meetings in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To top it all off, they were riding their motorcycles on this epic journey. That’s right, 1,200 miles in one week! These guys are the real deal and this event pumped a lot of energy into the SWUGN community. Adam also asked his son to ride along with them to help take pictures and document the trip. They encountered mechanical problems, brutal heat, pouring rain and a tight schedule, but they pushed through and completed this event in style!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-1024x768.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25151\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-1024x768.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-53-5820_1_.png.webp 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>They first dreamed up this event a few years ago, but had to put this on hold due to Covid. This extra time gave them the ability to plan every last detail of this trip. Adam and Brad both work for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.altec.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Altec\u003C\u002Fa>, a fantastic SOLIDWORKS customer and leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. In the last few years, we have seen several SOLIDWORKS user groups based in different Altec sites get off the ground. Adam and Brad were able to visit two Altec sites in Alabama and one in Georgia during the course of this trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>User groups that are based in large companies offer many benefits to the company and the employees. The group creates a networking space where crazy events like this can get organized come together. Altec SWUG groups are the perfect example of knowing and using all of the available resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmap_iron.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25152\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmap_iron.jpg.webp 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmap_iron-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>I caught up with these guys on the second to last day of their journey, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Local User Group Leader Michael Sutherland organized a group meeting at a VBGB Beer Hall and Garden\u002FRestaurant. Adam and Brad, for the fourth day in a row, delivered two great presentations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-55-00-1024x768.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25153\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-55-00-1024x768.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-55-00-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-55-00-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-55-00.png.webp 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>We are very lucky to have folks like Brad and Adam within our network. This event and many others that they have been involved in provide a great service to our community. More people are learning about SOLIDWORKS and networking with each other because of their efforts. Thanks guys!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Adam was able to put together a recap video with a lot more pictures from the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Kk24WF4q2c0\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FKk24WF4q2c0\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>We are excited to see where this event goes next year. Adam and Brad are taking suggestions and welcoming guests to join them on another ride next summer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-54-1420_1_-1024x768.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25154\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-54-1420_1_-1024x768.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-54-1420_1_-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-54-1420_1_-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fimage_2022-08-04_07-54-1420_1_.png.webp 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>To learn more about SWUGN and find the group closest to you, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.SWUGN.org\">www.SWUGN.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you don’t have a group in your backyard, consider starting your own group.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.SOLIDWORKS.com\u002FUserGroupLeaderApplication\">www.SOLIDWORKS.com\u002FUserGroupLeaderApplication\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>","2022-08-09T08:00:11",{"node":34,"__typename":44},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":35,"name":37,"firstName":38,"lastName":39,"avatar":40,"__typename":43},"danwagner","Dan is manager of the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN). he has spent over 12 years in the reseller channel providing technical support to SOLIDWORKS users, teaching SOLIDWORKS classes, and delivering marketing & sales presentations to new and experienced SOLIDWORKS users. 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